Academic Calendar
2026 - 2027 
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Summer School ⁄ Summer Term
All Terms| 1ST SEMESTER | FDY |
UNDER G. |
GRADUATE |
IT, DA, CYSEC (Non Thesis) |
EMBA, MART, PMBA, BA, MIM, MIF (Non-thesis) |
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| Deadline for Application to FASS MA / PhD with Thesis Graduate Programs for 2026-2027 Academic Year Fall Semester | 08 Jun 2026 | ||||
| Deadline for Application to SBS PhD Programs for 2026-2027 Academic Year Fall Semester | 12 Jun 2026 | ||||
| Deadline for Application to FENS MA / PhD with Thesis Graduate Programs for 2026-2027 Academic Year Fall Semester | 15 Jun 2026 | ||||
| Deadline for EARLY Application to IT, DA, CYSEC Non-thesis Graduate Programs for the 2026-2027 Academic Year Fall Semester | 19 Jun 2026 | ||||
| Deadline for EARLY Application to EMBA, MART, PMBA, BA, MIM, MIF Non-thesis Graduate Programs for the 2026-2027 Academic Year Fall Semester | 19 Jun 2026 | ||||
| The Period for the Submission of External Language Proficiency Exam Results for Exemption from the Foundation Development Year and the English Language Assessment Exam | 29 Jun - 14 Sep 2026 | ||||
| TUITION FEE PAYMENT & UNIVERSITY REGISTRATION (ONLINE & PHYSICAL) (for Newly-registered International Undergraduate Students and Incoming Exchange Students) | 01 Jul - 25 Sep 2026 | 01 Jul - 25 Sep 2026 | 14-25 Sep 2026 | ||
| Deadline for Inter Institutional Transfer Applications | 10 Jul 2026 | ||||
| Period for Transfer Applications to Undergraduate Programs within the Scope of Additional Article No 1 | 01-15 Aug 2026 | ||||
| Deadline for Application to IT, DA, CYSEC Non-thesis Graduate Programs for the 2026-2027 Academic Year Fall Semester | 04 Aug 2026 | ||||
| Deadline for Application to EMBA, MART, PMBA, BA, MIM, MIF Non-thesis Graduate Programs for the 2026-2027 Academic Year Fall Semester | 04 Aug 2026 | ||||
| Deadline for Undergraduate Program Applications for International Students | 28 Aug 2026 | ||||
| Victory Day (National Holiday) | 30 Aug 2026 | 30 Aug 2026 | 30 Aug 2026 | 30 Aug 2026 | 30 Aug 2026 |
| UNIVERSITY REGISTRATION (for new Students placed with YKS and new graduate Students) | 31 Aug - 04 Sep 2026 | 31 Aug - 04 Sep 2026 | 02-04 Sep 2026 | 07-09 Sep 2026 | 07-09 Sep 2026 |
| TUITION FEE PAYMENT (for new students) | 31 Aug - 03 Sep 2026 | 31 Aug - 03 Sep 2026 | 16-17 Sep 2026 | 17-18 Sep 2026 | 17-18 Sep 2026 |
| Single Course Discount Application Period | 01-03 Sep 2026 | 01-03 Sep 2026 | |||
| English Language Assessment Exam - Stage 1 (all New Undergraduates, On Leave Students) | 07 Sep 2026 | 07 Sep 2026 | |||
| TUITION FEE PAYMENT (for registered students) | 08-10 Sep 2026 | 08-10 Sep 2026 | 16-17 Sep 2026 | 17-18 Sep 2026 | 17-18 Sep 2026 |
| English Language Assessment Exam - Stage 2 (all New Undergraduates, On Leave Students, Suspended, Summer School and Transfer Students) | 09 Sep 2026 | 09 Sep 2026 | |||
| UNIVERSITY REGISTRATION (for Inter Institutional Transfer Students in the Scope of Additional Article No 1 or with GPA) | 10-11 Sep 2026 | 10-11 Sep 2026 | |||
| TUITION FEE PAYMENT (Last day for Company Payments for PGP) | 14 Sep 2026 | 14 Sep 2026 | |||
| Course Enrollment for Exchange Students | 16-18 Sep 2026 | 16-18 Sep 2026 | |||
| The Deadline for Special Student Applications | 18 Sep 2026 | 18 Sep 2026 | 18 Sep 2026 | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| Preparatory Program For Science Of Nature (PreNS) | 19-22 Sep 2026 | ||||
| English Language Assessment Exam - Stage 1 (for new International Students) | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 | |||
| English Language Assessment Exam - Stage 2 (for new International Students) | 22 Sep 2026 | 22 Sep 2026 | |||
| COURSE ENROLLMENT | 24-25 Sep 2026 | 23-25 Sep 2026 | 23-25 Sep 2026 | 23-24 Sep 2026 | 23-24 Sep 2026 |
| ORIENTATION PROGRAM | 24-25 Sep 2026 | 24-25 Sep 2026 | 24-25 Sep 2026 | 19 Sep 2026 | 19 Sep 2026 |
| INTERNSHIP PERIOD (FALL Semester) | 28 Sep 2026 13 Jan 2027 |
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| FIRST DAY OF CLASSES | 28 Sep 2026 | 28 Sep 2026 | 28 Sep 2026 | 26 Sep 2026 | 25 Sep 2026 |
| COURSE ADD-DROP | 08-09 Oct 2026 | 08-09 Oct 2026 | 08-09 Oct 2026 | 08-09 Oct 2026 | |
| Course Add Drop for Exchange Students | 13-14 Oct 2026 | 13-14 Oct 2026 | |||
| DEADLINE FOR INTERNSHIP GRADES SUBMISSION (2025-2026 SUMMER TERM) | 19 Oct 2026 | ||||
| Deadline for Semester Leave of Absence Application | 23 Oct 2026 | 23 Oct 2026 | 23 Oct 2026 | 23 Oct 2026 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Make-up Sessions for Classes of Wednesday, October 28th and of Tuesday, November 10th (Half Day Note: Make-up sessions are planned for classes that start after 12:40, October 28th and between 8:40-10:30, November 10th. | 24 Oct 2026 | 24 Oct 2026 | |||
| Republic Day (National Holiday) Note: October 28 Half Day Holiday. Classes starting before 12:00 will be held; no new classes will start after 12:30. | 29 Oct 2026 | 29 Oct 2026 | 29 Oct 2026 | 29 Oct 2026 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Make-up Sessions for Classes of Thursday, October 29th | 31 Oct 2026 | 31 Oct 2026 | |||
| Introductory Event for Diploma Programs (Major Fest) | 02-13 Nov 2026 | ||||
| COURSE WITHDRAWAL PERIOD (W) | 09 Nov - 04 Dec 2026 | ||||
| Atatürk Remembrance Day (Note: Due to the ceremony, there will be no classes between 08.40 - 10.30 am.) | 10 Nov 2026 | 10 Nov 2026 | 10 Nov 2026 | 10 Nov 2026 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Deadline for Application to FENS Graduate Programs for 2026-2027 Academic Year Spring Semester | 27 Nov 2026 | ||||
| Spring Term Diploma Program Declaration and Changes, Double Major and Minor Applications | 30 Nov - 11 Dec 2026 | ||||
| COURSE SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES | 09 Dec 2026 13 Jan 2027 |
09 Dec 2026 13 Jan 2027 |
07 Dec 2026 08 Jan 2027 |
07 Dec 2026 05 Feb 2027 |
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| Deadline for Application to Management PhD Program for the 2026-2027 Academic Year Spring Semester | 11 Dec 2026 | ||||
| Deadline for entry to the Thesis Jury | 18 Dec 2026 | ||||
| The Period for the Submission of External Language Proficiency Exam Results for Exemption from the Foundation Development Year and the English Language Assessment Exam | 21 Dec 2026 29 Jan 2027 |
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| Make-up Sessions for Classes of Friday, January 1st | 26 Dec 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | |||
| LAST DAY OF CLASSES | 12 Jan 2027 | 31 Dec 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | 02 Jan 2027 | 30 Jan 2027 |
| New Year Holiday | 01 Jan 2027 | 01 Jan 2027 | 01 Jan 2027 | 01 Jan 2027 | 01 Jan 2027 |
| FINAL EXAMS | 13 Jan 2027 | 04-13 Jan 2027 | 04-13 Jan 2027 | 04-09 Jan 2027 | 05-06 Feb 2027 |
| PERIOD FOR GRADES SUBMISSION (FDY Details: 29 January 2027 ELAE) | 13-21 Jan 2027 | 04-19 Jan 2027 | 04-19 Jan 2027 | 04-11 Jan 2027 | 05-08 Feb 2027 |
| Period for Transfer Applications to Undergraduate Programs within the Scope of Additional Article No 1 | 13-14 Jan 2027 | ||||
| MAKE-UP EXAMS FOR FINAL EXAMS Note: Make-up exams for final exams that are scheduled by Student Resources | 14-16 Jan 2027 | 14-16 Jan 2027 | |||
| DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF INTERNSHIP REPORTS (FALL Semester) | 16 Jan 2027 | ||||
| DEADLINE FOR INTERNSHIP GRADES SUBMISSION (FALL Semester) | 19 Jan 2027 | ||||
| Single Course Exam Application Period | 20-21 Jan 2027 | ||||
| ANNOUNCEMENT OF GRADES | 22 Jan 2027 | 20 Jan 2027 | 20 Jan 2027 | 12 Jan 2027 | 09 Feb 2027 |
| English Language Assessment Exam (For FDY Students and Graduate Students designated by Faculties) | 20 Jan 2027 | 20 Jan 2027 | |||
| Announcement of Single Course Exam Results | 24 Feb 2027 |
Subject to change in necessity. Please check these pages frequently to ensure you stay informed of possible changes.