28 PhD programmes offered by the university

The main focus of the Business program from Koc University is to train students to become influential research scholars in their field of study at top universities worldwide. Interested students should desire an academic position at a top university, and possess the motivation and ability to attain this goal.

The Molecular Biology and Genetics program from Koc University offers advanced cell and molecular biology and genetics courses as well as electives in areas, such as cancer biology, neuroscience, and bioinformatics. 

The Graduate School of Heath Sciences at Koc University offers this 4-year PhD program in Reproductive Medicine, which aims to provide modern up-to-date biological research in the field of reproductive sciences at molecular and cellular levels in an inspiring, challenging and vibrant research atmosphere.

The Psychology programme offered by Koc University develops advanced research and applied expertise in psychology across multiple subfields through rigorous academic and methodological training.

The Medical Microbiology programme offered by Koc University develops advanced research expertise in medical microbiology with a focus on pathogenic microorganisms and disease mechanisms.

The Mathematics programme offered by Koc University develops advanced research expertise in mathematics across pure and applied fields through rigorous coursework and independent study.

The Political Science and International Relations programme offered by Koc University develops advanced research expertise in political science and international relations through interdisciplinary study of global political systems and processes.

The Archaeology and History of Art programme at Koc University offers a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of archaeology, the history of art and visual culture, late antique and Byzantine studies, cultural heritage management, museum studies, and maritime archaeology. 

The mission of this Sociology programme at Koc University is to help students acquire the necessary competencies for a critical analysis of human society and social life. 

The Chemistry programme offered by Koc University develops advanced research expertise in chemistry through specialized study of modern materials, synthesis, and applied chemical sciences.

The Physics programme offered by Koc University develops advanced knowledge and research expertise in physics across theoretical and experimental domains.

The Mechanical Engineering programme offered by Koc University develops advanced research expertise in mechanical engineering focused on innovation in design, manufacturing, and complex engineering systems.

The Industrial Engineering and Operations Management programme offered by Koc University develops advanced expertise in industrial engineering and operations management through quantitative methods and systems optimization.

The History PhD program at Koc University seeks to provide students with a strong grounding in the advanced study of history. 

The Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CAMM) Program from Koc University is an interdisciplinary PhD program that encompasses several scientific fields such as Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Physiology, Pharmacology and Biochemistry. 

The Materials Science and Engineering programme offered by Koc University develops advanced expertise in materials science through interdisciplinary research in chemistry, physics, and engineering.

The Economics programme offered by Koc University develops advanced research expertise in economics through rigorous training in theory, quantitative methods, and applied analysis.

The Design, Technology and Society programme offered by Koc University develops advanced expertise in design, technology, and society through interdisciplinary research and creative practice.

This Neuroscience program from Koc University brings together faculty members from different academic backgrounds and disciplines and bridges core areas of neuroscience as Molecular, Developmental, Cellular, Systems, Cognitive, Computational and Clinical, to create a vigorous research program.

The Law programme at Koc University aims to nurture creative and sophisticated lawyers with its content-rich courses in public law, private law, and its core program, which enables students to excel in a variety of disciplines.