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Here is everything you need to know before applying to your desired PhD program at Atılım University. Browse programs, compare tuition and fees, and check the documents and eligibility you’ll need to apply.
| School | Programs | Tuition Fee (Total Program) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences | All Programs (Except Architecture (TR)) | 22.000 USD |
| Architecture, PhD (TR) | 16.500 USD | |
| Graduate School of Social Sciences | All Programs (Except English Literature and Culture (EN)) | 20.500 USD |
| English Literature and Culture, PhD (EN) | 13.300 USD |
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How to Apply
Gather the required documents (listed below).
Submit the electronic copies of these documents completely via our online application portal.
Ensure your documents are either in Turkish or English. If they are in another language, you must submit a translation certified by an official institution or notary.
Make sure all documents have an electronic verification code, wet signature, or seal—otherwise, they will be denied.
Required Documents
- A certified copy of your undergraduate diploma.
- A certified copy of your graduate diploma.
- Your undergraduate and graduate transcripts (in English or Turkish, approved by authorities) showing all your courses and grades.
- A copy of your passport.
- Thesis Abstract
- Additional Documents: Reference letters and CV (curriculum vitae) (Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences).
- Documentation proving you passed an interview where required.
Before Registration
You must provide the documents listed in the application section, along with proof that you have paid the tuition fee for the first semester in full. If you don’t meet this condition, you cannot register.
If you are not legally permitted to stay in Türkiye, you must use your Letter of Acceptance to apply for a “Student Visa” in your country or at the nearest Turkish Embassy.
Required Registration Documents
The original or authenticated copies of all documents you submitted during the application.
Candidates who graduated from a higher education institution abroad must hold a Certificate of Recognition for their undergraduate and graduate degrees, approved by the Council of Higher Education.
For programs with clinical application, you are required to hold a Certificate of Equivalence.
Documentation proving your financial security is sufficient to cover tuition and living expenses for at least the normal duration of study.
All other necessary documents mandated by Turkish state institutions.
Language Requirements
For English-medium programs: You must submit a valid and recognized English proficiency certificate (based on the School of Foreign Languages Directive) to be exempted from the Preparatory School. If you fail the University’s English Proficiency Exam, you will be registered in the Preparatory School.
For Turkish-medium programs: You must present a TÖMER document showing you scored at least C1 in Turkish proficiency.
Offered Programs
Tuition Fees
Application Process
How to Apply
Gather the required documents (listed below).
Submit the electronic copies of these documents completely via our online application portal.
Ensure your documents are either in Turkish or English. If they are in another language, you must submit a translation certified by an official institution or notary.
Make sure all documents have an electronic verification code, wet signature, or seal—otherwise, they will be denied.
Required Documents
- A certified copy of your undergraduate diploma.
- A certified copy of your graduate diploma.
- Your undergraduate and graduate transcripts (in English or Turkish, approved by authorities) showing all your courses and grades.
- A copy of your passport.
- Thesis Abstract
- Additional Documents: Reference letters and CV (curriculum vitae) (Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences).
- Documentation proving you passed an interview where required.
Admission Process
Before Registration
You must provide the documents listed in the application section, along with proof that you have paid the tuition fee for the first semester in full. If you don’t meet this condition, you cannot register.
If you are not legally permitted to stay in Türkiye, you must use your Letter of Acceptance to apply for a “Student Visa” in your country or at the nearest Turkish Embassy.
Required Registration Documents
The original or authenticated copies of all documents you submitted during the application.
Candidates who graduated from a higher education institution abroad must hold a Certificate of Recognition for their undergraduate and graduate degrees, approved by the Council of Higher Education.
For programs with clinical application, you are required to hold a Certificate of Equivalence.
Documentation proving your financial security is sufficient to cover tuition and living expenses for at least the normal duration of study.
All other necessary documents mandated by Turkish state institutions.
Language Requirements
For English-medium programs: You must submit a valid and recognized English proficiency certificate (based on the School of Foreign Languages Directive) to be exempted from the Preparatory School. If you fail the University’s English Proficiency Exam, you will be registered in the Preparatory School.
For Turkish-medium programs: You must present a TÖMER document showing you scored at least C1 in Turkish proficiency.
Ready to Start Your PhD Degree?
You’ve reviewed programs, tuition, and requirements. Now take the next step and submit your application to Atılım.