PhD in Turkey 2026: fees, documents and the most affordable options
How much a PhD costs at Turkey's private universities, the documents you need and how Turkish- and English-taught programs compare — based on 600+ real programs.
Finished your master's and thinking about an academic career? A PhD in Turkey is more affordable than in most of Europe. Our site lists 600+ doctoral programs at 42 universities.
Fees (whole program, USD)
PhD fees are usually quoted for the whole program, not per year.
| From | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish-taught | $4,000 | $12,000 |
| English-taught | above $5,000 | $15,000 |
Several private universities in Istanbul start at $4,000–6,000, while medicine and engineering can cost considerably more.
Exclusive offer: İstinye University
At İstinye University these PhD programs are available at an exclusive discount for just $5,800 in total (regular price $12,500): Business Administration (Turkish and English), Communication Sciences, Healthcare Management and the newly opened Computer Engineering.
Documents you need
- Master's diploma and transcript
- Passport copy
- Language certificate (IELTS/TOEFL or Turkish)
- Research proposal, CV, recommendation letters
- Some universities ask for ALES or an interview
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