Overview

Key facts

This significant role will continue to do so in the foreseeable future as well. Current major topics of interest at Computer Science and Engineering degree offered at Sabanci University include the following areas, many of which have direct applicability:

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
Computer Graphics & Visualization
Computer Networks
Data Analytics
Computer Vision & Signal Processing
Security and Privacy
Software Engineering

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Seminar

Academic Practices and Development

Scientific and Technical Communication

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

328 ECTS

258 ECTS (holders of a Masters qualification) and 328 ECTS ( holders of a Bachelor qualification)ss

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Software Engineering Machine Learning View 12 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

153 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application Form: Application should be completed until the deadline. Candidates may apply to multiple programs. must Please click here for the online application form.

Official Transcript: An official document issued by the Registrar of the candidate's previous institution, showing all courses taken and grades received by the candidate.

Two recommendation letters: Candidates are required to provide contact details for two people who will write recommendation letters.

One passport-sized photo: Candidates must upload a passport-sized photo to the online system.

Graduate Education Entrance Examination scores

Providing an English proficiency exam score is not mandatory.

Diploma for Master’s Degree with Thesis

Statement of Purpose

Sample work

Research Plan: This outlines the candidate's intended research in the future. Research plans submitted for PhD admissions are expected to have a minimum of 1500 words.

CV

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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.