Overview

The departmental course offerings include classes in world literature, critical theory and interdisciplinary studies where students work intensively with a distinguished faculty of scholars in Turkish, Ottoman, European, Anglo-American and Postcolonial literary and cultural studies.

At the same time, the Comparative Literature programme from Koc University encourages students to take advantage of the rich offerings of courses in other KU departments or study abroad.

Key Features

The English Language and Comparative Literature programme at Koc University leads to the advanced study of literature at the graduate level and provides a strong basis for advanced degrees and/or careers in publishing, journalism, cultural studies, philosophy, education, international relations, film and entertainment.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Literature and Culture

Translating Literatures and Cultures

Topics in World Literature

English Literature to 1800

Travel Writing From the Muslim World

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-02 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

124 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Literature View 32 other Bachelors in Literature in Turkey

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Copy of one of the acceptable international test score reports or diploma grades, if available. Please refer to the Acceptable Exams and Diplomas and Minimum Eligibility Scores and Grades section for a complete list. Applying with a test score or a diploma not included in this list significantly diminishes your admission chances.

Motivation letter: this is a written expression of your qualities as an applicant and will often be a very important way for Faculty members to understand why you are an appropriate candidate for their program

At least (1) letter of recommendation in English

If available, a copy of your High School Diploma and its Turkish translation if the original diploma is not in English. Please refer to Certifying Copies of your Original Documents

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38000 USD / year

≈ 38000 USD / year

Living costs

Istanbul

Turkey

2000 - 3240 TRY / month

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Scholarships Information

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