Middle East Technical University - METU
speciality: English Language & Literature

It is one of the best institutions in Türkiye for postgraduate education in the field of English Literature. An important aspect of studying English is to follow the latest theoretical approaches, and METU English Literature Department has helped me and other candidates a lot in this regard. The professors are very knowledgeable in their fields, and publication standards have always been high. In recent years, I think the standard of the work done in the department has also further improved, as I often see PhD theses being published by international publishers such as Routledge and Palgrave. There has also been a marked increase in the number of publications in highly indexed journals by professors and students affiliated with the department. This is in line with METU’s usual approach in general. Of course, in this respect, it is good to remember that there are higher expectations than in many other local schools; it is useful to know course and thesis periods are shaped accordingly. My experience with the department and professors has always been positive. I recommend it to candidates who are thinking of studying here without hesitation, also reminding them that the admission process is quite competitive.