Key Facts
Students can specialize in areas such as developmental psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology, and clinical sciences, while also gaining broad exposure to other fields including organizational, cross-cultural, and language-related psychology. The programme integrates diverse research methodologies, enabling students to study human behavior, cognition, and emotions using scientific approaches.
The programme emphasizes active participation in research projects, collaboration with faculty, and engagement with international scholars. Students develop competencies in data analysis, academic communication, and ethical research practice, culminating in original research and preparation for academic and professional roles in psychology.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Culture and Self
- Developmental Psychopathology
- Cognitive Models and Theories
- Advanced Social Psychology
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Human Memory
- Attitudes, Persuasion and Social Influence
- Research Practicum
Academic requirements
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must hold an undergraduate or master’s degree, with Clinical Sciences PhD requiring a Master’s in Clinical Psychology (with Turkish equivalence if obtained abroad)
- Official transcripts required with minimum 3.00 GPA and certified translations if applicable
- English proficiency required (TOEFL, YDS, e-YDS, YÖKDİL, or e-YÖKDİL) with minimum score 80
- GRE (for international applicants) or ALES (for Turkish applicants) required (BA: ALES 80 or GRE 156; MA: ALES 70 or GRE 153)
- 3 reference letters required (not required from KU Psychology BA alumni)
- Statement of Purpose required (maximum 2,000 words)
- Written exam assessing psychology knowledge, research methods, and scientific reasoning required
- Missing GRE/ALES or language scores can be submitted later but must meet minimum requirements
Tuition Fees
- International (Non-residents): Free
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): Free
Fully-funded.
Living costs
Istanbul, Turkey: 58-94 AUD / month (includes accommodation, public transportation, utilities, books and groceries).
Funding
Scholarships available, including the Graduate International Scholarships (Ph.D./Doctoral).
