Overview

Features

The Ph.D. program in the Department of Psychology from Bilkent University, is designed to build a strong, interdisciplinary background in theory and research in the psychological sciences

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Research Methods and Academic Publication Ethics

Academic Practices

Pro-Thesis Seminar

Ph.D. Dissertation

Electives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Credits

190 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ankara, Turkey

Disciplines

Psychology View 5 other PhDs in Psychology in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

3.5 _(analytical)

English requirements

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87

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Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of Degree: Bachelors’ or Masters’ degree

Transcripts: All that are available (Undergraduate and/or Masters’ transcripts)

Statement of Purpose: A letter describing past research experience or any other relevant experience, academic achievements, research interests, faculty members you are interested in working with, and motivations for applying for the program (Word limit: 600 to 800 words, double-spaced)

Letters of Recommendation: Three letters [completed online by referee]

Writing sample (optional): A sample essay in English (e.g., senior thesis project, term paper, etc.).

Other: Curriculum Vitae

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16950 USD / year

≈ 16950 USD / year

Additional Details

National tuition: 360,900 TL

Living costs

Ankara

Turkey

1600 - 2350 TRY / month

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