Overview

The Immunology programme offered by Koc University provides doctoral training in immunology, focusing on advanced theoretical knowledge of immune system mechanisms and their role in human health and disease. It aims to develop researchers capable of investigating how immunological processes contribute to conditions such as cancer and other diseases, while addressing key challenges in diagnosis and treatment.

Key Facts

Students engage in a wide range of interdisciplinary research areas, including clinical immunology, transplantation, neuro-immunology, allergy, autoimmunity, and infection. The programme integrates knowledge from fields such as molecular genetics, microbiology, biochemistry, and biomedical engineering, supported by collaboration with research centres and laboratories, including translational medicine facilities.

The programme emphasizes translational research and practical application, enabling students to develop new diagnostic tools, treatments, and medical technologies. Through coursework, research, and international collaboration, students gain the skills required for careers in academia, healthcare, and research institutions, culminating in independent research and a doctoral thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Clinical Immunology
Transplantation
Neuro-immunology
Allergy and Autoimmunity
Tumor Immunology
Infection and Immunity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Immunology

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

Schedule TOEFL®

Other requirements

General requirements

Students with a BS/MS degree in Basic Sciences (biology, chemistry, molecular biology and genetics, physics, mathematics, psychology, etc) or Health Sciences (dentistry, veterinary medicine, medical biology, physical therapy and rehabilitation, nutrition and dietetics, nursing etc) or MD degree are eligible to apply.

All candidates whose exam result documents are not yet ready will be evaluated based on other application requirements (GPA, Statement of Purpose, Reference Letters, CV, etc.) and interview results, and will be able to make conditional admission to the selected candidates.

3 recommendation letters required
English proficiency required (TOEFL for international applicants or YDS / e-YDS / YÖKDİL for Turkish applicants)
GRE (international applicants) or ALES (Turkish applicants) required
Transcripts required
Statement of Purpose required
GRE and TOEFL requirements cannot be waived for any applicants

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

30800 USD / year

≈ 30800 USD / year

Additional Details

National: 1.235.000 TLR per year

Living costs

Istanbul

Turkey

2000 - 3240 TRY / month

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