Prior to the Spring Semester of 2025–2026 under the Shining Star program, students who have taken at least one course but have not yet graduated and will retake the course in the Spring Semester of 2025-2026 Spring Semester “Previous Application Guidelines (Old Rules)” apply.
For students who have taken at least one course under the Shining Star program prior to the 2025-2026 Spring Semester and have not yet graduated, but will be taking a course again during the 2025-2026 Spring Semester, the following application guidelines apply:
A) Attention to Undergraduate Students Who Took Courses Under the Shining Star Program Prior to the 2025-2026 Spring Semester
Application Requirements
- Students who are at the beginning of the 5th semester of their undergraduate studies at the earliest may apply to the program.
- At the time of application, the cumulative GPA must be at least 3.00/4.00.
- Applications must be submitted in person to the Department/Program Chairs during the graduate course registration period.
- During undergraduate studies, students must earn a grade of CB or higher in at least 5 graduate-level courses.
- For the list of programs, click here.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted in person to the Department Chair of the department in which the student is enrolled.
Application Dates
Applications must be submitted within the graduate course registration period.
Required Documents for Application
- Shining Star Application Form
- Current Transcript
Note: Participation is possible starting from the first week of classes.
B) Attention to Candidates Who Have Completed Their Bachelor’s Degree and Will Enroll in Thesis-Based Master’s Programs Under the Shining Star Program
Graduate Enrollment Eligibility
- The enrollment right is reserved and can be used in subsequent semesters.
Enrollment Method
In-person application to FBE
Enrollment Dates
Graduate application calendar
Documents Required for Registration
- Application Form
- T.C. Copy of ID Card
- Diploma
- Transcript
- ALES or GRE
- Foreign Language Certificate
C) Attention to Our Students Enrolled in the Master’s Program Under the Shining Star Program
The following documents must be submitted for the transfer of credits for courses taken:
- Course Credit Transfer Form
- Application Form
- Undergraduate Transcript
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Supporting Document 1: Click here
Reference 2: Procedures and Principles of Graduate Education and Teaching
Reference 3: Click here