Following the announcement of the ALES 2026 results, scheduled for June 5, 2026, interviews for the Data Informatics Master's Program planned for June 10, 2026.

Information regarding invited candidates and interview details will be sent via email on June 5-6, 2026. Any changes to the interview date will also be communicated via email. Therefore, please check your emails regularly.

Based on the ALES 2026 examination results planned to be announced on 5 June 2026, the interviews for the Information Systems Master’s Programs (with thesis / non-thesis) and PhD Programs are planned to be held on 09 June 2026.

In case of any changes to the interview dates, candidates will also be informed via e-mail. Therefore, please check your e-mails regularly.(Information regarding whether candidates have been invited to the interview, as well as the interview details, will be sent to the candidates’ email addresses on 5–6 June 2026.)

• The academic structure of the program and the application process,
• The European universities running the program jointly with METU
• The opportunities provided to students by the EU-funded ACHIEVE project
• Scholarships

* Cognitive Sciences PhD Program: Interviews will be held online on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Interview invitations have been sent to the candidates' email addresses). 

* Cognitive Sciences Non-Thesis Master’s Program: Evaluations will be based on application files; no interviews will be conducted.

Multimedia Informatics Master's (with Thesis) and PhD program interviews will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Meeting Room A-212 of the Informatics Institute. (Interview invitations have been sent to the candidates' email addresses.)

* Bioinformatics Master Program (with Thesis): Interviews will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM in Classroom II-05 of the Informatics Institute. (Interview invitations have been sent to the candidates' email addresses).

* Health Informatics Non-Thesis Master Program: Evaluations will be conducted based on application files; no interviews will be held.

* Health Informatics PhD Program: Evaluations will be conducted based on application files; no interviews will be held.

Information Systems Master’s (Thesis/Without Thesis) and Doctorate Programmes interviews will be held on April 10 and 13, 2026. If there are any changes to the interview dates, candidates will be informed via email. Please check your emails regularly. (Interview information has been sent to candidates' email addresses.)

The interview for the Master's Program in Data Informatics Department will be conducted online and is scheduled for April 08, 2026. We strongly encourage all applicants to regularly check the department's admission webpage, the main departmental website, and both their inbox and spam folders for updates. (Shortlisted candidates interview information  has been sent to candidates' email addresses.)

We are excited to offer METU undergraduate students (7th semester or beyond) the chance to enroll in graduate-level courses at the Graduate School of Informatics under NI (not included) status.

 WHY JOIN THIS PROGRAM?

• Early Exposure: Get a head start on graduate-level research and education.

• Time Efficiency: Courses completed with a CC or higher can be counted toward your future master’s degree, allowing you to graduate sooner.

• Flexible Planning: Better manage your future academic workload.

ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

• Target: METU students in their 7th semester or later.

• Academic Record: Strong standing (check specific cumGPA requirements below).

• Transfer Credit: Course must be taken as NI and completed with a minimum grade of CC to count toward a graduate degree later.

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Shape your future today and gain a competitive edge before you even walk across the graduation stage.

Check the list on this table for the course details, schedules and enrolment criteria.

Applications for the 2026-2027 Academic Year Fall Semester graduate programs at our University will be accepted via the online application system between February 23, 2026 – March 27, 2026, as previously stated in the academic calendar.

Due to the earlier application schedule this year, a special application and evaluation process will be implemented exclusively for this semester by our Institutes. This measure aims to prevent any grievances for candidates planning to take the Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam (ALES/1-2026) on May 10, 2026.

Candidates applying within this scope must pay attention to the following points:

1. Application Process and Dates All candidates, including those who will take the ALES/1-2026 exam, must complete their applications through the online system between February 23 – March 27, 2026.

2. Procedure for Candidates Awaiting ALES Scores Candidates who do not currently hold a valid ALES score but are registered to take the exam on May 10, 2026, must follow these steps:

• Log in to the application system and upload all other required documents (transcript, letter of intent, reference letters, etc.) requested by the program, excluding the ALES score document.

• The ALES scores of these candidates will be automatically retrieved from the system by the Institute once the results are announced by ÖSYM (Estimated Date: June 5, 2026). Candidates do not need to submit this document manually.

3. Evaluation Calendar The evaluation of applications will be conducted in two separate timelines:

• Candidates with Existing ALES Scores: Applications of candidates with complete files will be evaluated and concluded within the dates specified in the current academic calendar.

• Candidates Awaiting ALES/1-2026 Results: The evaluation process for these candidates will take place at a later date following the announcement of the exam results. The results will be announced separately.

Very Important Notice: This exception applies strictly to the ALES document. Applications of candidates who are missing any other mandatory documents (e.g., transcripts) as of March 27, 2026, will be rejected immediately, regardless of their pending exam results.

We wish all candidates success.