Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2027
- Apply before May 2027
Language
English
Credits
310 ECTS
250 ECTS (holders of a Masters qualification) and 310 ECTS (holders of a Bachelor qualification)
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
Disciplines
Social Psychology
Overview
The Social Psychology programme from Sabanci University has a number of laboratories equipped with cutting-edge technical tools to conduct social psychological research at individual, dyad, and group levels.
Key facts
Doctoral students will gain a solid knowledge of research methods and advanced statistics, and will be actively involved in diverse research projects as early as their first semester. Students will also be able to benefit from other laboratories in the university and have the opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary studies by collaborating with the researchers from other graduate programs.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Academic Practices and Development
- Academic Writing for graduates
- Data Analysis for Psychology
- EEG Methods and Analyses
- Seminar in Memory&Attention
- Culture and Cognition
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- People with no psychology background at all may be asked to take some extra courses at the beginning of their program.
- 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.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
265.000 TL for Turkish students
Living costs
Istanbul, Turkey: 58-94 AUD / 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.
