Overview

The Experimental Psychology degree from Sabanci University is a thriving academic community. After two years of preparation and program development, the Psychology Major Program started in 2014-2015 academic year.

Reasons to Choose Psychology

1. The human mind is fascinating!

Learn how people think, feel, and act–and why that matters in everyday life, work, and relationships.

2. Exciting courses to explore!

Take classes in areas like social, developmental, clinical, and cognitive psychology, as well as neuroscience and more.

3. You won’t just learn about psychology–you’ll do it.

Get involved in real research projects, analyze data, and build practical skills that prepare you for professional life.

4. Open doors to diverse careers.

From marketing and human resources to clinical psychology, user experience design, and data analytics, psychology opens the door to a wide range of career paths

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Anthropology of the State

Anthropology of Affect

Anthropology of the Body

Migration and Citizenship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

310 ECTS

250 ECTS (holders of a Masters qualification) , 310 ECTS ( holders of a Bachelor qualification)

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Psychology Educational Psychology Clinical Psychology View 3 other PhDs in Clinical Psychology in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

PhD programs in Political Science and Economics admit candidates with undergraduate or master’s degrees. PhD programs in Experimental Psychology, Social Psychology, History and Gender Studies admit only candidates with master’s degrees. Admitted candidates are expected to have completed their degrees by the time of registration for the PhD program.

Applications by international applicants studying abroad are valid only after the approval and recognition of the last graduated higher education institution and the course of study by the Turkish Higher Education Council. The necessary enquiry is made by the University.

Turkish candidates graduated from a higher institution abroad should submit a certificate of equivalence by the Turkish Higher Education Council. Equivalency certificate must be submitted during the enrollment at the University.

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Tuition Fees

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.

Funding

PhD students receive a full-tuition waiver scholarship with additional benefits if applicable.

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Scholarships Information

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