Overview

Features

The Philosophy curriculum at Bilkent University is broad based in that the students are required to complete courses in a number of academic fields other than philosophy, i.e., physics, biology, computers, mathematics, economics, languages, literature, arts and history.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Because the curriculum provides each student with a substantive grounding in these fields, the student is able to constructively challenge the way they are practiced from a position of authority rather than from a position of hearsay.

Besides, several of the courses (e.g. languages, statistics, computer programming, summer training) aim to develop specific skills that are essential to the workplace. In the meantime, the philosophy courses on their own provide a more than sufficient basis from which to pursue graduate work in philosophy.

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

179 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ankara, Turkey

Disciplines

Philosophy

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

GRE^®

151 _(verbal)

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose: A letter in English describing academic achievements, research interests, potential thesis topic(s), faculty members you are interested in working with, and motivations for applying to the program (Word limit: 600 to 800 words, double-spaced).

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

Writing sample: A sample essay in English (e.g. research paper) (Word limit: 2000-3000 words, double-spaced) [uploaded] Note: Those applying to the PhD after MA/MSc

should upload their thesis instead of a sample essay.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

16950 USD / year

≈ 16950 USD / year

Additional Details

National tuition: 360,900 TL

Living costs

Ankara

Turkey

1600 - 2350 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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Philosophy.

Available Scholarships

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