Double Major
Coordinator: Burcu Kayışcı Akkoyun
E-mail: burcu.akkoyun@bogazici.edu.tr
The Department of Western Languages and Literatures has Double Major programs with the Departments of Linguistics, Philosophy, Psychology, Translation, Turkish Language and Literature, and Sociology.
If you are considering applying to a double major program please review the university regulations on the following link:
“Boğaziçi Hakkında” — Yönetmelikler ve Yönergeler
As of June 22, 2026, applications will be accepted through the procedures outlined in this announcement: https://bogazici.edu.tr/tr/announcements/insan-ve-toplum-bilimleri-fakul...
If you have questions, please contact Double Major programs advisor Dr. Burcu Kayışcı Akkoyun (burcu.akkoyun@bogazici.edu.tr)
- The earliest time you can apply to a double major program is the beginning of your third semester, and the latest is the beginning of your fifth semester.
- The minimum GPA requirement is 3.2. Some departments might require a higher GPA, please check with individual departments.
- You need to have passed all your classes with a passing grade (No “F” on your transcript). If you have an F, you can apply after repeating the course and getting a passing grade.
- If you are a WLL student, who will apply to double major programs with various departments, check with individual departments to learn their additional requirements. Some departments hold written exams and interviews, or require a statement of purpose. Check the exam and interview dates with the department to which you are applying.
- After you are accepted to a double major program, you will need to register as a double major student at the Registrar’s Office (Kayıt İşleri) by submitting the form “ÇAP Kayıt Beyan Formu.” You can find the form here: http://ogrenciler.bogazici.edu.tr/Home/SubPage/universiteyekayit
- You will be assigned two academic advisors. You need to be in contact with your double major advisors during the registration periods.
- You need to maintain your 3.00 GPA, with the exception of one semester when it is allowed to go down as low as 2.90.
- You have to finish the program in 10 semesters. This does not include Summer semesters, one semester spent as an Erasmus student, or the semesters when you take a leave of absence. If you join an Erasmus program, you can finish your degree in 11 semesters.
