Overview

Students who already have basic knowledge of a research field are expected to specialize in one of the Department’s research fields, like Linguistics, Literature, the History of the Ottoman Empire or the History/Politics of Modern Turkey, through an original Doctoral Thesis under the supervision of one of the academic members of the Department.

Key Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the PhD Program of Studies in Turkish Studies from University of Cyprus, students are expected to have acquired:

Critical thought, comparative skills, and critical processing skills

Advanced perception and scientific knowledge of their field

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

PhD Research Stage

ECTS recognition of prior Master studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nicosia, Cyprus

Disciplines

Middle Eastern studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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92

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University.

Previous University education in a suitable subject (academic background) and grades of relevant degrees.

Letters of recommendation.

Personal interview and/or written examination (if provided by the Department’s internal rules).

Submission of preliminary research proposal for admission to a doctoral course.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4000 EUR / year

≈ 4000 EUR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4000 EUR / year

≈ 4000 EUR / year

Living costs

Nicosia

Cyprus

576 - 866 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Key Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Nicosia

Funding

Scholarships Information

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