Research training
Interdisciplinary academic training and project-based research experience.
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.
InstructionEnglish-taught
LocationIstanbul, Türkiye
Academic formatCoursework + thesis
SupportTuition, airfare, accommodation
Program overview
Graduate study in a historic academic setting
The program offers fully English-taught graduate education in Islamic Studies, with Turkish-language courses 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 project-based research.
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 two-stage graduate pathway
The published structure combines in-person study in Istanbul with a thesis year that includes a hybrid option.
Study and coursework
In-person academic study and coursework 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.