Exciting news — the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) Scholarship Program is now open for applications. In this article, we will provide detailed information about the scholarship, its benefits, and the complete step-by-step application process.

The Eastern Mediterranean University Scholarship 2025-2026 is a funded award available to international students. It supports both Master’s and PhD studies, offering 50% tuition scholarships for master’s programs and full (100%) or 50% scholarships for PhD programs.

Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) delivers high-quality education through 108 undergraduate programs and 96 postgraduate and doctoral programs across 12 faculties, 5 schools, and the English Preparatory School. Students at EMU benefit from opportunities such as learning a second foreign language, participating in exchange programs, and enjoying diverse cultural, social, and sports activities — all designed to prepare them for global careers.

Scholarship Summary

Level of Study: Master’s, PhD
Institution: Eastern Mediterranean University
Location: Turkey

Eligible Fields of Study:

Business & Economics
Communication and Media Studies
Education
Architecture
Arts & Sciences
Dentistry
Health Sciences
Law
Medicine
Engineering
Pharmacy
Tourism
You can view the details about Master’s Programs and PhD Programs.

Program Duration: 1–2 years for Master’s | 2–5 years for PhD

Application Deadlines: January 09, 2025 / September 01, 2025

Scholarship Coverage

Eastern Mediterranean University Scholarship covers 100% and 50% scholarships for PhD programs and 50 % scholarships in Master’s programs.

Eligibility Criteria for Eastern Mediterranean University Scholarships

To qualify for Eastern Mediterranean University Scholarships, the candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements:

Required Language: English
Eligible Countries: All countries
Each PhD program can grant either one 100% or two 50% tuition fee scholarship to new international students and Turkish nationals (seperately) who hold a minimum Bachelor’s Degree CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00 or equivalent.
Each master’s program can grant one 100% scholarship and two 50% scholarship to Turkish nationals who will enrol in the program for the first time with a minimum Bachelor’s Degree CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00 or equivalent.
In addition, large number of %50 tuition fee scholarships are available for new international students in master’s programs.
English Language Requirement:For master’s programs that are taught in English and all PhD programs (in English and Turkish), evidence of English language ability is required. If you do not have a valid English language qualification that meets the EMU requirements your level will be assessed by examination at EMU. Based on this assessment, one of the following will apply:
- You will study English courses together with graduate program courses.
- You will study intensive English courses first (with no graduate program courses) before you start your graduate program.
- You will be exempt from the English Language Support Program and begin your postgraduate study directly.

How to Apply for Eastern Mediterranean University Scholarship?

Please follow below steps to win Eastern Mediterranean University Scholarship:

(1) Fill out the application form.

(2) A list of documents needed for the application is given below:

Attested photocopies of diplomas received from a university or equivalent institutions (i.e. 4-year study bachelor’s degree). English translations of these documents are necessary if they are in any language other than English.
An official transcript of all university-level (Bachelor / Master) courses taken. A comparative mark/grade table if CGPA on the transcript is not out of 4.00.
Three letters of reference (not required for EMU graduates).
Give details of any application(s) for a grant/scholarship that you have made (add documents).
Documentation of scores received for English and academic proficiency exams/tests. This is not valid for the programs in which the medium of instruction is Turkish. Native speakers should indicate the place of birth and citizenship. All others should provide documents of any one of the below given English Proficiency Tests.
Give details of any grant/scholarships that you have already been awarded (valid for your studentship at EMU) (add documents).
A photocopy of your passport or I.D. card.
Statement of Purpose / Intention (Please submit on a separate sheet: Your purpose in applying to the program chosen, explaining your motivation as well as the areas of specialization which would be of interest to you within the discipline).
Program specific documents: Architecture (Ph.D. & Master): Portfolio.
A passport-sized (approx. 6 cm x 5 cm) photographs.
Proposal (for PhD program applications).