Research training
Interdisciplinary academic training and experience with research projects.
DIRI Strategic Partnership Programs
Fully funded graduate opportunity
MA in Islamic Studies
Ottoman & Türkiye Focus
A graduate program developed through collaboration between Istanbul University’s Institute of Islamic Studies and the Diyanet Islamic Research Institute.
InstructionTaught in English
LocationIstanbul, Türkiye
Academic formatCoursework + thesis
SupportTuition, airfare, accommodation
Program overview
Graduate study in a historic academic setting
The program offers graduate education in Islamic Studies taught entirely in English, with courses in Turkish provided alongside the degree.
Students study in Istanbul at the historic Kuyucu Murat Paşa Madrasa and engage with Islamic intellectual heritage through interdisciplinary academic training and research projects.
Academic environment
Program opportunities
The following opportunities are listed in the official program flyer.
Research resources
Project fellowship opportunities and access to a specialized research library.
International exchange
Participation in European Union exchange programs.
Language development
Intensive summer language study and continued development of Turkish proficiency.
Program structure
A graduate pathway in two stages
The published structure combines study on campus in Istanbul with a thesis year that includes a hybrid option.
Study and coursework
Academic study and coursework on campus in Istanbul.
Thesis writing
Thesis research and writing, with a hybrid option available.
Scholarship support
Support identified for the program
Published requirements
Application requirements
These requirements belong to the published 2026 intake and may change for a future cycle.
- Bachelor’s diploma or transcriptMinimum GPA: 2.50/4.00 or 65/100.
- Turkish proficiencyA B1 certificate is required by the end of the first year.
- Academic referencesTwo academic reference letters.
- Residency statusU.S. citizen or Green Card holder.
Previous intake
2026 application cycle
The published application deadline was June 25, 2026. That date is retained for reference; no new application cycle is currently displayed.
Official information
Original program announcement
Review the DCA announcement and published flyers that supplied the information presented on this page.