Overview

The Archaeology and History of Art programme at Koc University covers a wide historical and geographical scope including prehistoric Anatolia, the Greek and Roman Empires, the Late Antique period, the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, and the modern period and introduce the students to recent theories and methodologies in archeology and art history.

Active engagement in the study of archeology and art and architectural history is integral to our curriculum and ranges from hands-on training in methods of analysis and conservation in the university’s laboratories to field trips to archaeological sites and architectural monuments, museum visits, and participation in conferences and workshops organized by Turkish and international visiting scholars and specialists.

Features

Our students are further encouraged to participate in one of our archaeological excavation projects during the summer, conduct internships at museums or cultural heritage organizations, and participate in workshops in Turkey and abroad.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Archaeological Methods and Theory
Advanced Historiography and Theory of Art History
Modern Historiography of the Late Antique/Byzantine Worlds
Museum Studies & Cultural Heritage Management
Field Studies or Internship
PhD Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Archaeology Art History

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate or Masters degree in archaeology, history of art, classics, history, architecture or a related field is preferred. Both Turkish students and foreign students are encouraged to apply and both are eligible for our scholarship and fellowship packages.

Highly qualified candidates for the PhD program who need additional training in English may be eligible for English language preparatory studies included in their fellowship.

The results of the GRE are due at the time of application, and this also is the preference for ALES results.

Statement of Purpose: in addition to telling us about your academic background, tell us in detail which topics you would like to study and research while at Koç University.

Writing Sample (at least eight pages long). Common submissions are a research paper, a chapter from your M.A. thesis, or an article.

Three recommendation letters are required for Ph.D. applications.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

(Fully-funded)

Living costs

Istanbul

Turkey

2000 - 3240 TRY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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