Admissions and Deadlines

Applications to the Master's Program in Early Childhood Education (Thesis) will be considered from graduates of undergraduate programs in Teacher Education, Educational Sciences, and Child Development and Education. Graduates of other fields who have at least 5 years of teaching experience may also apply. If accepted, they will be required to undergo scientific preparation.

A minimum score of 55 on the ALES (verbal score type) is required.

A minimum score of 70 on the TEDU English Proficiency Exam (EPE) or an equivalent score on other foreign language exams recognized by YÖK is required.

*TED University undergraduate graduates are exempt from the English language proficiency criteria.

Application Acceptance: May 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026
Announcement of Candidates Eligible to Take the Exam: Further announcements will be made later.
Interview: August 18, 2026 (Time and location information will be announced later.)