39 PhD programmes in Social Sciences in Turkey

Political Science and International Relations (Combined PhD)
Political Science and International Relations (Combined PhD) at Istanbul Aydin University is an integrated doctoral program designed for academically strong students who wish to pursue direct doctoral level education following their bachelor’s degree.

Political Science and International Relations
Political Science and International Relations at Istanbul Aydin University is a research intensive doctoral program designed to cultivate advanced theoretical knowledge, analytical rigor, and original scholarly contribution in the fields of political systems, global governance, and international affairs.
Economics
The Economics programme from Sabanci University are built on a core foundation in a design that facilitates mobility between the two programs. In their common core, these programs equip the student with a solid background in economic theory and application techniques.
Economics
Admission to the doctoral Economics program at Bilkent University is by written application and an evaluation by the department.
Political Science and International Relations
Master of Art and Ph.D. in Political Science and International Relations program at Koc University reflects the Department’s emerging strength in the areas of European Integration, International Political Economy, and Security Studies.
Islamic Economics and Finance
The main purpose of the Islamic Economics and Finance programme at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University is to contribute to the development of the theory and practice of Islamic economics and the establishment of an Islamic economic and financial system by emphasizing the legal and moral aspects of Islam.
Psychology
The Department of Psychology from Koc University aims at producing theoretical and applied research, scholarship, and teaching at a quality that meets and even exceeds the national and international academic standards and at addressing issues that are relevant to national and human development.
Social Psychology
Ph.D degree course in Social Psychology delivered by Sabanci University offers a research-oriented training by using advanced research methods in the scientific study of human behavior among individuals and groups.
Gender Studies
As an inter- and transdisciplinary PhD programme, Gender Studies offered by Sabanci University investigates how relations of gender and sexuality are embedded in social, political, economic, and cultural formations through a wide variety of academic backgrounds to introduce the doctoral students to the concepts, methods and cutting-edge research that shape gender analyses.
Geophysics
Geophysics is a discipline investigating the structure of the Earth, its temporal variations and related forces. This PhD program is offered at Bogazici University.
Political Science and International Relations
The aim of the Ph.D. program in Political Science and International Relations at Bogazici University is to prepare students for academic careers. The graduates of the program regularly staff the departments of Political Science or International Relations in various Turkish universities.
Political Science and International Relations
The Political Science and International Relations programme at Bahçeşehir University (BAU) delves into the intricate dynamics of political systems, international diplomacy, and global issues.
International Relations
The International Relations programme from Bilkent University is a highly specialized program. Joins us!
English Language and Literature
The English Language and Literature programme at the Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University aims to train experts, successful academics and literary critics in the field of literature.
Sociology
The mission of this Sociology programme at Koc University is to help students acquire the necessary competencies for a critical analysis of human society and social life.
Archaeology and History of Art
The Archaeology and History of Art programme at Koc University offers a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of archaeology, the history of art and visual culture, late antique and Byzantine studies, cultural heritage management, museum studies, and maritime archaeology.
Psychological Sciences
The Ph.D. program in Psychological Sciences at Bogazici University is a research intensive program in which students are expected to gain expertise in a particular sub-field while acquiring a general breadth in psychological sciences.
Economics
The Department of Economics at Bogazici University welcomes Ph.D. applicants considering an academic career in the field of Economics.
Economics
At the Yasar University, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Economics. You are welcomed to join us!
Communication Studies
The Ph.D. programme in Communication Studies at Kadir Has University aims to train scholars specializing in all areas of media and communication studies.