The Transnational Master's Program with Thesis

Overview

The Transnational Master's Program with Thesis aims to specialize students on controversial legal issues that extend the boundaries of national legal systems. Students will get an advantage in the field they plan to work in by gaining theoretical and practical knowledge in the course subjects given by academicians who are experts in their fields.

Law education has traditionally been confined to a national frame. Legal professionals have focused on studying the applicable law in a particular jurisdiction. Even a discipline such as comparative law, which focuses on the laws of different countries, bases its analysis on national jurisdictions. On the other hand, the effects of globalization are increasingly apparent and the complexity of legal systems in the globalized world transcends national borders and creates a demand for legal professionals with an understanding of transnational law.

Modern societies are increasingly and intensively confronted with legal problems that transcend the traditional borders of nation states. Such problems can occur in many different areas. Sustainability, environment, migration, human rights, terrorism, technology, global corporations and other international organizations and networks interact in new patterns and set new standards. Traditional legal education leads legal practitioners to have a reflex to apply the theories and rules shaped on a national scale to international issues. Therefore, the demand for legal professionals with a new approach shaped into international issues and problems is increasing.

The most significant advantage of the program is that the course contents, which are designed in connection with international issues, are not traditionally divided into public and private law, and elective courses constitute the majority of the program. This enables students to take courses in their own fields of study and interest.

Program Aims

The program equips students with the competencies and skills necessary to successfully master the complex and rapidly evolving world in relation to international law, and to engage them in some of today's most important areas of transnational law and governance.
Provide students with comprehensive knowledge of transnational law and enable them to evaluate research and advanced studies related to the issues in the program.
Preparing students for a career in international law or international organizations and supporting the development of independent thinking and research skills.
Being able to develop creative and innovative legal strategies for solving practical problems related to transnational law and to develop application skills for future developments.

Who Should Apply?

Legal professionals working for international human rights organizations and global corporations
Foreign legal professionals operating in Turkey
Legal professionals in foreign institutions and organizations operating in Turkey
Professionals working in the legal fields of different countries

Why Choose This Program?

The main factor that differentiates the Transnational Master's Program with Thesis from other existing programs is that the program is directly related to international law issues and problems. In this way, lawyers working in international organizations, global companies and organizations will be able to specialize on issues directly related to their field of work.

A significant majority of the courses to be taken within the program are elective courses. The program, which offers a wide range of courses, does not distinguish between traditional public and private law, and students are given the opportunity to create a program consisting of courses that are suitable for their own fields of study and interests.

Since the language of instruction in the program is English and the courses will be conducted online, the program is designed for students from different countries to participate in the program together. Thus, both Turkish and foreign students will be able to interact with the educational experience of different institutions.

Learning and Assessment Strategy

Courses will be conducted online in English. Online synchronous courses will also include online asynchronous reading and assessment activities.

Students are required to complete 120 credits. The majority of the courses to be enrolled within the scope of these credits consist of elective courses that students can choose according to their interests.

In addition to assignments and projects, midterm, final and participation will be taken into account in the assessment of the courses. A grading system consisting of various evaluation methods will allow students to use their strengths and improve their weaknesses.

Respondus Software will be used in exams. In this way, it provides the opportunity to make artificial intelligence-supported surveillance in online exams. It offers many different surveillance possibilities such as screen locking, camera and sound control, window locking, etc. Thus, exam security will also be ensured.

In multiple-choice exams, questions will be shared to students in mixed question and choice order. In exams with open-ended questions, in addition to online supervision, the pool system will prevent students from seeing the same questions simultaneously.

Students are also required to prepare a thesis. Students will have a thesis advisor to provide guidance and support.

Learning Outcomes

1. To develop and extend their knowledge of the concepts, institutions and methods of the transnational dimension of public and private law at the level of expertise.

2. To be able to compare international and domestic legal texts, judicial decisions and scientific opinions.

3. To be able to identify the problems encountered in legal theory and practice based on international and national legal texts, judicial decisions and scientific sources.

4. To be able to use legal interpretation methods effectively in order to generate solutions to legal problems, to make solution-oriented analysis and synthesis, to develop and explain solution strategies in the interdisciplinary field.

5. To analyze the current problem or issue related to different legal systems in accordance with global common sense, systematically, based on scientific data and justifications.

6. To follow current developments in international law and its institutions, to discuss the changes in different legal systems within the framework of relevant institutions.

7. To evaluate the legislation, judicial practice and doctrinal developments in different countries comparatively and to explain the effects of international developments on the national scale in law and other disciplines.

8. To identify, analyze and explain the similarities, differences and interactions between Turkish law and the legal systems of other countries.

Faculty Members

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Graduation Requirements

First Year
First Semester/Fall Term			Second Semester/Spring Term
Course Code	Course Name	ETCS	Course Code	Course Name	ETCS
LAW ---	Elective Course I	7.5	LAW 600	Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics and Seminar	3
LAW ---	Elective Course II	7.5	LAW ---	Elective Course V	7.5
LAW ---	Elective Course III	7.5	LAW ---	Elective Course VI	7.5
LAW ---	Elective Course IV	7.5	LAW ---	Elective Course VII	7.5
			LAW 689	Master Thesis I	4.5
Term Total ECTS		30	Term Total ECTS		30
Second Year
Third Semester/Fall Term			Fourth Semester/Spring Term
Course Code	Course Name	ETCS	Course Code	Course Name	ETCS
LAW 692	Master Thesis II	30	LAW 693	Master Thesis III	30
Term Total ECTS		30	Term Total ECTS		30

TRANSNATIONAL MASTER'S PROGRAM WITH THESIS COURSE PLAN SUMMARY
Course Category	Minimum Credit	Course
Compulsory Courses	7.5 ECTS	-
Elective Courses	60 ECTS	7
Seminar	3 ECTS	1
Master Thesis Study I	4.5 ECTS	1
Master Thesis Study II	30 ECTS	1
Master Thesis Study III	30 ECTS	1
Total	120	11

*Graduates of undergraduate programs other than law must take the course “HUK 501 Introduction to Law for Non-Lawyers”, which will be counted towards the elective requirement.

** Over the course of their LLM studies, students must publish a minimum of 1 paper in national/international indexed and referred journals before their thesis defense.

Courses

Scientific Preparation

LAW 501 - Introduction to Law for Non-Lawyers (7,5 ECTS)

In this course, legal concepts and theories, the distinction between public and private law, and the scope and functions of different areas of law will be explained in general for non-lawyers. Thus, students who are not law school graduates will have a general knowledge of different areas of law.

Compulsory Courses

LAW 600 - Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics and Seminar (3 ECTS)

This course informs students about the issues to be considered in preparing a seminar paper, conducting research, using resources, making citations, making presentations and provides guidance on how to prepare a master's thesis. It is designed to assist students in developing research ideas and integrating different methods into their research and practice.

LAW 689 Master Thesis I & LAW692 Master Thesis II & LAW693 Master Thesis II (4.5 ECTS & 30 ECTS & 30 ECTS)

In thesis courses, students choose a topic related to the solution of an existing problem or analysis of an issue and prepare a thesis in the guidance of a thesis advisor. This course aims to provide students with the necessary skills as a researcher after graduation. In this course, students complete the necessary research and studies in the stages of selecting the topic and turning it into a thesis. The student will graduate after the master's thesis is presented to the jury and the student is successful in the oral exam.

Elective Courses

LAW 503 – Gender Inequality and Current Issues in Criminal Law (7.5 AKTS)

This course aims to understand the relationship between gender inequality and criminal law, as well as the impact of gender inequality on criminal law itself. It explores the legal framework surrounding gender-based crimes and examines how these offenses are addressed within legal regulations. The course covers topics such as violence against women, gender-based violence, sexual offenses, and crimes of discrimination, discussing the strategies that criminal law can develop to prevent gender inequality.

LAW 504 – Overview of Financial Crimes: Criminal Liability for Capital Market Offenses (7.5 AKTS)

This course aims to examine criminal liability in relation to financial crimes, with a particular emphasis on offenses committed within capital markets. It will explore the legal dimensions and applicable sanctions of such offenses, as well as analyze relevant national and international regulatory frameworks. In addition, the course will evaluate existing strategies aimed at preventing capital market crimes and discuss potential solutions in light of current challenges.

By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical challenges, the course seeks to provide students with a comprehensive perspective for developing more effective strategies in the fight against financial crime. Students will be encouraged to assess the implementation of financial crime prevention mechanisms and reflect on potential approaches for improving regulatory and enforcement practices in this field.

LAW 505 – Third World Perspectives on the History and Development of International Law (7.5 AKTS)

This course aims to provide an in-depth examination of Third World Approaches to International Law (TWAIL), critically analyzing how Third World countries have shaped international legal frameworks and how these frameworks, in turn, have impacted them. Third World Approaches to International Law (TWAIL) is a critical framework that examines the relationship between international law and Third World countries' historical and contemporary experiences. TWAIL scholars argue that international law has often been a tool for perpetuating colonialism, imperialism, and global inequalities; however, it also recognizes the agency of Third World countries in resisting these systems and shaping international law to reflect their needs and aspirations better. TWAIL aims to uncover the power dynamics embedded in international law and propose alternative frameworks that promote justice, equity, and inclusivity. This perspective challenges the Eurocentric origins of international law and highlights the contributions and perspectives of the Global South in reimagining its structures and purposes. Thus, students will explore how colonialism, imperialism, and global inequality have influenced the development of international law and how Third World countries have contributed to these legal systems. Key topics such as human rights, development, environmental law, dispute resolution, and the role of Third World countries in shaping modern international governance will be studied through case studies and theoretical discussions. By focusing on the historical evolution and development of international law from a critical perspective, the course aims to consider international law with an emphasis on Third World countries' contributions, challenges, and unique perspectives.

LAW 506 – Atypical Contracts in Turkish and Foreign Law (7.5 AKTS)

This course covers atypical contracts that are frequently encountered both in our country and in foreign jurisdictions. In accordance with the principle of freedom of contract, individuals can establish contractual relationships either by combining contract types regulated by law or by creating entirely unique contracts with their own specific elements. The nominate contracts regulated by law are increasingly inadequate in today’s globalized world due to technological advancements and the needs of various sectors. As a result, innominate contracts which are not regulated by law are being concluded in growing numbers. In this course, the structure and elements of atypical contracts, as well as court decisions related to these contracts, will be discussed and evaluated.

LAW 507 – Global Regulatory Landscape on Artificial Intelligence (7.5 AKTS)

This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the global regulatory landscape in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Through critical analyses, case studies, and comparisons, it explores how governments, international organizations, and industry stakeholders shape AI policies, ethical principles, and legislation. Students will not only assess the impact of current regulations on AI but also develop the skills to create governance strategies for the technology. The course content includes an in-depth examination of core legal and ethical frameworks such as international laws, the United Nations’ Global AI Governance Framework, the EU AI Act and related regulatory structure, OECD’s AI policies and ethical frameworks, U.S. federal regulations. In this context, participants are equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and play an active role in the evolving AI regulatory environment. The course learning objectives include understanding the foundational elements of international laws and regulations governing AI; analyzing the impact of the EU AI Act and related measures on the development and deployment of AI; evaluating the OECD’s AI policies and ethical frameworks within the context of global AI governance; examining the effects of U.S. federal regulatory initiatives on AI technologies; and gaining a deeper understanding of AI risk management. Ultimately, the course aims to enable students to formulate strategies to effectively engage with and contribute to the global AI regulatory landscape.

LAW 508 – International Family Law (7.5 AKTS)

This course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of family law issues within the framework of private international law. The course content addresses issues such as international marriages and divorce proceedings, the law of the child, and the obligations of states under children's rights and human rights treaties. Students will gain in-depth knowledge in analyzing family law issues, especially those with foreign elements, identifying and applying relevant legal rules. Furthermore, understanding the roles and perspectives of different stakeholders (parents, specific authorities, judges, children, other relatives, etc.) in the context of child law, reflecting on international child abduction and cross-border child protection issues are also important outcomes of this course. In addition, students will assess the responsibilities of states under the Convention on the Rights of the Child and other human rights instruments and explore their interaction with the Hague Conventions. The course also includes a comparative analysis of international maintenance issues, inheritance law, and wills in different countries (such as Turkish, Swiss and German law) in private law. Finally, current issues related to the recognition and enforcement of international family law judgments and important issues such as the public order exception will be discussed.

LAW 509 – International Transport Law (7.5 AKTS)

In this course, the scope of international conventions that regulate the liability of carrier in international passenger and cargo transportation by road, air, and sea is discussed. Throughout the semester, the rights, obligations, and duties of the parties to the contract of carriage under the relevant international conventions are examined. The course covers the fundamental principles of international transport law, contracts of carriage and other relative documents. It aims to provide students with the knowledge to understand issues within the scope of international transport law and evaluate judicial decisions. This course offers the ability to comprehensively assess legal disputes related to international passenger and cargo transportation by road, air, and sea.

LAW 510 – Medical Law and Ethics (7.5 AKTS)

This course covers key concepts such as ethics, medical ethics, deontology, the right to health, and medical law. It also examines the sources of medical law, as well as significant legal regulations that contain provisions related to medical deontology and ethics. As an emerging field, the rights and obligations of healthcare providers and beneficiaries within the context of health tourism will be assessed in light of national and international legislation. The course further includes analyses intended to offer insights for lawmakers regarding the necessary legal and administrative regulations to ensure patient safety in the delivery of healthcare services. The ethical and legal dimensions of digital health technologies will be addressed, including international case studies, in order to promote their effective implementation.

Legal challenges in the provision of preventive healthcare services will be examined with an emphasis on how ethical and legal frameworks can support healthcare providers in establishing effective communication and feedback mechanisms with service recipients, contributing to overall quality processes in healthcare. Issues such as infectious diseases, traditional and complementary medicine practices, and the role and responsibilities of healthcare providers during extraordinary circumstances—such as global pandemics and natural disasters—will be explored with reference to international examples and proposed improvements. Students will gain knowledge of the medical profession in Turkey, including its scope of authority and limits, the legal legitimacy of medical interventions, and physicians’ legal and disciplinary responsibilities. In addition, the course will address the legal framework and ethical debates in Turkey concerning organ and tissue transplantation, rights related to sexual and reproductive health (termination of pregnancy, assisted reproductive technologies, gender reassignment, rights of individuals living with HIV, contraception), human research and experimentation, informed consent, the right to refuse treatment, and privacy in healthcare. These topics will be discussed in comparison with contemporary ethical and legal debates and regulations in Continental European and Common Law systems.

LAW 511 – Corporate Social Responsibility in Joint Stock Companies (7.5 AKTS)

Corporate social responsibility refers to the notion that corporations should be held responsible for their impact on society and the environment. Many issues such as combating pollution, global warming and hazardous waste, respecting human rights, non-discrimination between men and women, improving working conditions, increasing social welfare, fighting corruption and bribery are related to corporate social responsibility. In fact, it goes far beyond the obligation of companies to act in accordance with the law in these issues; it also refers to their obligation to avoid decisions and activities that put human rights, consumers, employees and nature at risk and to operate for their benefit. Although regulations on corporate social responsibility are mostly non-binding rules, in other words “soft law”, the number of binding rules is increasing day by day. International organizations (OECD, United Nations, etc.), the USA, the European Union and its member states have started to accept the view that joint stock companies should act in a socially responsible manner. In Turkish law, discussions on the subject have gained importance since the early 2000s. In this course, first the regulations in foreign law will be examined and then the question of whether the members of the board of directors and managers of joint stock companies are legally obliged to protect the rights and interests of other stakeholders in addition to shareholders in their decisions and transactions will be answered.

LAW 512 – Protection of the Environment Through Criminal Law: National, Transnational and International Measures (7.5 AKTS)

The course focuses on the rapidly developing field of environmental protection through criminal law. With the increase in industrialization and the world population, the amount of damage to the environment is increasing, making the dream of a sustainable world more and more difficult. For this reason, the protection of the environment with the help of criminal law, which is the field of law that includes the most severe measures and interventions, is a method that has been discussed and put into practice more and more recently.

Within the scope of the course, the concepts of environmental criminal law and green criminology will be explained and an understanding of criminal regulations related to environmental degradation, climate change, illegal deforestation, protection of wildlife and animal life and wildlife trafficking will be developed within the framework of these concepts.

The course will examine the historical development of the right to the environment, views on the interpretation of the right to the environment in human-centered or nature-centered ways, approaches and initiatives on the necessity of protecting the environment through criminal law, regulations that directly or indirectly protect the environment in international law, crimes punishing environmental damage in comparative law, criminal law regulations protecting domestic and wild animals and crimes related to the protection of natural resources.

The course will introduce the main international instruments on environmental criminal law, such as the United Nations and European Union regulations. In this context, the course will focus on documents such as the United Nations Economic and Social Council Resolution 2021/24 entitled “Preventing and Combating Crimes Affecting the Environment” and the European Union's “Environmental Crimes Directive”. The process leading to the emergence of these documents, the safeguards set forth in various legal systems following these documents, and the scope of protection provided by Turkish criminal law will be compared.

It will also identify the ways in which environmental damage can be considered as part of international criminal law, particularly in the context of the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court. Finally, it will explore the procedural aspects of prosecuting transboundary environmental crimes, international judicial cooperation regimes and the benefits of such multinational initiatives.

LAW 513 – White-Collar Crimes and Corporate Criminal Responsibility (7.5 AKTS)

The course focuses on the concepts of white collar and economic crime and the regulations and measures to prevent and punish such crimes. In this context, historical developments regarding the measures taken against economic crimes will be explained, and the measures and rules on this subject will be examined in the light of international documents on criminal law measures against corruption, money laundering, international fraud, capital market fraud and investment crimes, including United Nations, European Union, Council of Europe regulations such as the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, United Nations Convention against Corruption, European Union Proceeds Laundering Directive. In addition, institutions such as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Economic Crimes and Cooperation Unit of the Council of Europe, and the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK), which has various duties regarding white-collar crime in Turkey, will be examined. The types of economic crimes in international and comparative law and their equivalents in Turkish law will be examined and evaluated. Following this, the issue of jurisdiction in criminal proceedings in the prosecution of economic crimes and the issues regarding the application of judicial assistance in judicial matters in the process of conducting the proceedings will be examined. Finally, the liability of companies as legal entities for crimes committed within the scope of the activities of multinational companies and the general legal entity criminal liability regime both nationally and internationally will be revealed.

LAW 514 – International Arbitration Law (7.5 AKTS)

This course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution method. Students will explore the legal framework and practice of arbitration in the context of both commercial and investment disputes by learning about key issues such as arbitration agreements, international regulations, arbitration processes, and the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. The course content aims at understanding the validity of arbitration agreements, the differences between commercial arbitration and investment arbitration, and international arbitration legislation. There will also be a detailed examination of arbitration procedures under the ICC and UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules and a simulation of a sample arbitration hearing. Students will also evaluate the legal basis for the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards by comparing Turkish law with the New York Convention. By examining the annulment procedures in ICSID arbitration and the differences between ICSID and commercial arbitration, students will gain in-depth knowledge of the functioning of these mechanisms. This course will provide students with the theoretical knowledge of the arbitration process, while at the same time enabling them to reinforce this knowledge through practical applications.

LAW 515 – Vulnerable Groups' Human Rights And Combating Violence Against Vulnerable Groups From The Perspective Of International Regulations (7.5 AKTS)

This course covers the protection of vulnerable groups under international human rights law, with a particular focus on combating violence directed at these populations. Students will analyze key legal frameworks governing the rights of vulnerable groups, relevant international treaties, state obligations, and available legal mechanisms for the prevention of violence. The course also examines the legal and policy measures required to ensure effective protection and promotion of these rights.

LAW 516 – Children's Human Rights And Combating Violence Against Children

From The Perspective Of International Regulations (7.5 AKTS)

This course covers the protection of women under international human rights law, with a particular focus on combating violence directed at these populations. Students will analyze key legal frameworks governing the rights of women, relevant international treaties, state obligations, and available legal mechanisms for the prevention of violence. The course also examines the legal and policy measures required to ensure effective protection and promotion of these rights.

LAW 517 – Women’s Human Rights And Combating Violence Against Women From The Perspective Of International Regulations (7.5 AKTS)

LAW 518 – Territorial Jurisdiction of Criminal Law (7.5 AKTS)

This course aims to examine the generally accepted principles of territoriality, active personality, passive personality, universal jurisdiction and the protective principle regarding the application of the rules of criminal law in terms of territory. After the appearance of the aforementioned principles in international law, the rules of application in terms of territory adopted in the Turkish criminal law system, identifying the place where the offence was committed, the principle of ne bis in idem, the cases requiring the consideration of foreign law in the proceedings to be held in Turkey, and the resolution of jurisdictional disputes will be examined within the scope of this course. Thus, international treaties on judicial assistance, extradition, transfer of prosecution, or execution will also be discussed, and current issues and theoretical knowledge on the subject will be shared.

LAW 519 – Protection of Digital Copyright (7.5 AKTS)

In the course, it is aimed to examine the intellectual products in the digital environment, the rights on these products and the protection regime. In this framework, the digitalization of intellectual products and the protection of rights related to digital intellectual and artistic products will be discussed in parallel with the evolution of the law of intellectual and artistic works. The course will focus on artificial intelligence, e-books, streaming, computer programs, the relationship between the internet and copyright, developments related to the digitization of works and current issues of intellectual and artistic works. It is aimed that the students taking the course will understand the intellectual products in the digital environment, the general regime and current debates on the law of intellectual and artistic works.

LAW 520 – Law of International Organizations (7.5 AKTS)

This course covers basic issues such as the creation of international organizations, legal personality and legal responsibility of international organizations, which have become important actors at regional and global levels as well as states. Students taking this course are expected to learn the structure, power and organs of international organizations, the decision-making mechanisms of international organizations and their immunities and privileges. In this context, it is planned to introduce basic information about many international organizations such as the United Nations, the Council of Europe, NATO and to evaluate the practical aspects of the theoretical knowledge acquired. The course aims to develop students' analytical skills on issues related to international organizations.

Application and Admission

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Being a Law graduate is not an application requirement. A bachelor’s degree in any undergraduate program is sufficient.

Prospective Turkish students who completed their undergraduate studies abroad are eligible to apply for our graduate program so long as their education, degrees, and diplomas are recognized by YÖK as equivalent to those offered by the higher education institutions in Turkey. Degree holders must personally apply to the YÖK’s Department of Recognition and Equivalence Services to obtain a Diploma Equivalency Certificate. Prospective students who have not obtained their Diploma Equivalency Certificate yet must submit the proof of their application for a diploma equivalency certificate, which is issued by the respective unit, during enrollment.

Prospective students are expected to obtain the minimum passing score in one of the following Entrance Examinations for Graduate Studies.

The score reports must still be within their validity period at the time of enrollment.

EXAMINATION	SCORE / SCORE TYPE	Expiration (As of Registration)
ALES*	At least 55 (In any score type)	5 years

* In Master of Laws (LLM) applications, the ALES requirement is not applicable to applicants with a PhD, a doctor of medicine (MD), a doctor of pharmacy (PharmD), a doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM), a doctor of dental medicine (DMD), or a doctor of fine arts (DFA) (as per Article 5/1b of YÖK’s Rules and Regulations for Graduate Programs). However, these applicants must fulfill the requirements stipulated in the relevant regulations in order to be eligible for evaluation. For assessment purposes, their ALES score is considered to be 55.

PROOF OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:

Prospective students are expected to obtain the minimum passing score in one of the following national and/or international foreign language examinations:

The score reports must still be within their validity period at the time of enrollment.

English Language Proficiency:

(a) a minimum score of 78 on TOEFL IBT or

(b) At least 65 points from YDS/E-YDS or

(d) C or above in Cambridge C2 Proficiency exam

(e) B or above in Cambridge C1 Advanced

(f) PTE of 67 and above

(g) 70 points or above in the Özyeğin University Proficiency Exam.

APPLICATION, EVALUATION AND ADMISSION PROCESS

Prospective students may be requested to prove the accuracy of information and documents submitted at the time of application or the University may directly investigate the accuracy of such information and documents. Should it be determined that there are inconsistencies in information and documents provided by prospective students, such students are denied admission, even if they are previously admitted; and their enrollments are revoked, even if previously completed.

Application documents are kept by the University; and under no circumstances are returned to prospective students, regardless of the result of evaluation.

As a result of preliminary evaluations conducted based on the application information and documents submitted, prospective students may be invited for an interview or a written exam. Failure to attend the interview or examination will disqualify prospective students from further consideration.

Applications are evaluated by an admissions jury established by the respective Graduate School Executive Board. The admissions jury submits its recommendation regarding the admission of prospective students, and the final decision is made by the Graduate School Executive Board.

Admitted international students must enter Turkey with their student visas in order to be eligible to enroll in the University. Students may apply to the local Turkish Embassy/Consulate in their country of residence (or in the nearest country) for a student visa. Students must bring their letter of acceptance issued by the University with them when applying for a student visa. For more about student visa, please click here.

For international students who completed their undergraduate or graduate studies abroad, necessary applications for the recognition of their diplomas will be submitted by our University.

Students are admitted to graduate programs pursuant to YÖK’s “Rules and Regulations for Graduate Programs”.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

All documents must be in Turkish. If the original documents are in a language other than Turkish, notarized translations into Turkish must also be included in the application file.

1. Application Form: Online application form filled out truthfully, accurately and completely.

2.Diploma: A duly certified copy of the undergraduate or graduate diplomas. Graduation certificates obtained via the e-government system are also acceptable.

3. Diploma Equivalency Certificate: (For Turkish citizens who studied abroad): For diplomas awarded to Turkish citizens by higher education institutions abroad, a duly certified copy of diploma equivalency certificate issued by YÖK's International Equivalency Office, certifying the equivalency of the diploma to that of a Turkish higher education institution. Prospective students whose Certificate of Equivalence has not been issued yet may attach their Certificate of Recognition. Students who are not able to submit their Certificate of Equivalence must submit the proof of their application for a Certificate of Equivalence. These students are responsible for submitting their Certificates of Equivalence to the University as soon as they are issued.

4. Certificate of Recognition (For international prospective students who studied abroad): For international prospective students who studied abroad, necessary applications for the recognition of their diplomas will be submitted to the Recognition Unit by our University.

5. Transcript: Transcripts issued by all higher education institutions the applicant has so far attended or graduated from, showing all of the courses taken and grades achieved at the respective institutions. If the transcript does not provide any description about the grading system, separate documents must be provided for the grading system of the respective institutions.

6. Exam Score Report for Graduate Studies: A copy of the exam score report for graduate studies listed in the application requirements. The score reports must still be within their validity period at the time of university enrollment.

7. English Proficiency Examination Score: A copy of one of the English Proficiency Exam Score Reports listed in the application requirements. The score reports must still be within their validity period at the time of university enrollment.

8. Letter of Reference: At least two letters of reference. Letters of reference must be obtained preferably from the prospective student’s professors and/or previous/current employer. Once you enter your reference’s email address and contact details into the system and complete your online application in the system, an automated email message will be sent to your reference from our email system to inform your reference about how to upload the letter of reference.

9. Letter of Intent: Letter written by the prospective student to explain his/her personal or professional goals.

10. Additional Documents for International Students: Duly certified copies of the pages from the passport that bears the photograph and identity information. The original copy of the passport must be presented at the time of application.

11. Additional Information: Applicants may submit any other additional information/documents that they think should be considered (special circumstances regarding their academic and professional career).

Application Calendar and Online Application

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Frequently Ask Questions

1- Are there any attendance requirements?

A minimum attendance of 70% is required.

2 - Do I need to hold a bachelor’s degree in law in order to be eligible for application?

No, you don’t. Applications are open to all graduates of 4-year undergraduate programs.

3- How can I apply?

You may apply online via our online application system.

4- As I have not graduated yet, I will not have the transcript of my final semester at the time of application. Would this be a problem?

You may upload your current transcript as is. Once you graduate, you may submit your full transcript at the time of enrollment.

5- As I am a senior year student, I will not have a diploma at the time of application. Would this be a problem?

If you have already graduated, you may submit a temporary graduation certificate. If you have not graduated yet, you may obtain a document from your University which shows the expected semester/date of your graduation and upload it to the online application system.

6- How should I upload my letter of reference to the application system?

Once you enter your reference’s contact details in the letter of reference field in the online application system, the system will send a reference form to your reference’s email address. When your reference fills out the form, the letter of reference will be uploaded to the system.

7- Can I submit my letters of reference in person?

If your references do not have Internet access or are unable to fill out the reference form via the online application system, they may mail the letters directly to the OzU Graduate School of Social Sciences or may submit them to you, enclosed in a sealed envelope, signed across the seals, to be submitted to Sevda İşci:

Özyeğin University, Çekmeköy Campus

Graduate School of Social Sciences

Nişantepe District, Orman Street, No: 34 – 36, 34794

Alemdağ – Çekmeköy / İstanbul

8- If any of the application documents were missing, could I still be conditionally accepted?

Applications with missing documents will not be considered. Applicants are expected to upload all of the required application documents within the application period.

9- Can I apply without my Exam Score Report for Graduate Studies (i.e. ALES)?

You must meet all of the application requirements in order to be eligible for application.

10- Is English proficiency an application requirement?

You can find the exam criteria for English proficiency on the Application and Admission page.

11- Can I apply outside of the announced application period?

Applications are not accepted outside of the announced application period.

12- When will interviews be held?

Interview dates are available on the “Application Calendar and Online Application” page.

13- Can we make the interview online?

Interviews are conducted online.

14- What is the maximum period of study for Thesis LLM Programs?

The regular and maximum periods of study for LLM programs is four and six semesters, respectively, regardless of whether or not students renew their registrations each semester. Students who fail to graduate within their maximum period of study are expelled from the University by the decision of the respective Graduate School Execute Board (GSEB).

15- Do you accept applications in the Spring semester?

The spring semester applications will be announced on the web side.

16- Where can I find the academic calendar?

The academic calendar is accessible on the Student Services webpage.

Support Services

Academic Advisory

A full-time faculty member in the academic staff is assigned as an advisor for all students enrolled in the Transnational Master's Program with Thesis. Students can apply to their academic advisors for support regarding academic and personal issues. Advisors advise students on these issues and/or direct the student to the relevant support unit.

Distance Education Student Support Service

Administrative Support: Requests received through Student Services and the Solution Center (solutioncenter@ozyegin.edu.tr) are responded to promptly and students are expected to evaluate the support provided. OLTE also provides support in this regard.

Technical Support: All technical support needs of students can be met through the Solution Center (solutioncenter@ozyegin.edu.tr).

Social Support: Online meeting and networking events will be organized with students at the beginning and end of each semester. Students will be able to get to know each other and the instructors better and share their common interests and hobbies. In addition, students who are able to attend will be encouraged to participate in social events at Özyeğin University.

Library: Library Services (https://library.ozyegin.edu.tr/tr) will provide support for any questions and problems related to library services.

The 360 Advising Unit

The 360 Advising functions as part of the Student Development and Experience Unit. The Office adopts a proactive advising method to help students improve their self-efficacy, discover their areas of interests, transform their potential into career goals, and leverage university resources towards achieving their goals, starting from the moment they set foot on campus. E-mail Adress: advising@ozyegin.edu.tr

Graduate Secretary

The Graduate Secretary's Office will provide information and support for application, courses, graduation and similar processes during the program. E-mail Adress: sevda.isci@ozyegin.edu.tr

Contact

Prof. Mustafa Topaloğlu
Academic Head of Private Law Department
mustafa.topaloglu@ozyegin.edu.tr

Assoc. Prof. Hamide Bağçeci Danacı
Academic Head of Public Law Department
hamide.bagceci@ozyegin.edu.tr

Ceren Aydos
Administrative Manager
ceren.aydos@ozyegin.edu.tr

Esra Turan Yukarıbaş
Administrative Supervisor
esra.yukaribas@ozyegin.edu.tr
0216 564 99 34

Sevda İşci
Administrative Supervisor
Law Graduate Programs Application Process
sevda.isci@ozyegin.edu.tr
0216 564 92 73