Program Overview
The Comparative Literature at Istanbul Bilgi University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Comparative Literature programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Turkey and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 8,111 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,111 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Comparative Literature programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Pro-Seminar in Literary Theory and Criticism
- Seminar in Comparative Literature
- Scholarly Writing
- Pro-Seminar in Comparative Literature
- Social and Cultural Theory
- Methods of Cultural Analysis
- Politics and Biography
- Globalization, Sovereignity and Empire
- Suffering and Witness
- Anthropology of Resistance
- Psychoanalytic Method in Culture
- Social Change and Turkish Novel
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A printout of the Online Application Form
- Undergraduate diploma (or \xc2\x93graduation document\xc2\x94)
- Official transcript (graduation)
- ALES (verbal or equal weight) 55 or GMAT 450 or GRE (quantitative) 610
- Two reference letters (at least one from a former teacher)
- Statement of purpose (in English; 2-3 pages)
- Two photographs
- Exam and interview
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8,111 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,111 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 8,111 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,111 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Istanbul Bilgi University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Istanbul Bilgi University
Istanbul Bilgi University
İstanbul, Turkey
Istanbul Bilgi University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-26
- Language English
- Duration 24 months