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Banking and Finance Kadir Has University

Highlights
Tuition fee
20000 USD / year
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Tuition fee
20000 USD / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Istanbul, Turkey
Campus location
Istanbul, Turkey
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Banking and Finance doctorate degree offered by Kadir Has University was established within the Graduate School of Social Sciences in 2003. In 2019, our university consolidated all postgraduate activities under the School of Graduate Studies. The Finance and Banking Ph.D Program continues its activities under the School of Graduate Studies.

Overview

Students who have completed at least one semester in any postgraduate program may apply to transfer to other postgraduate programs. These students must take courses for at least one semester. The student must meet the current application requirements of the program they intend to transfer to.The examination documents used in the admission to the program in which the students are enrolled can be used during the registration process for the program they intend to transfer to, regardless of the validity date in internal transfers within the university. This PhD of Banking and Finance is delivered at the Kadir Has University.

Outcomes

1- Mastering basic finance concepts like time value of money, risk return relationships. Acquiring the theoretical background necessary for understanding and solving financial and banking problems.

2- Mastering basic finance concepts like time value of money, risk return relationships, at the level of making contributions to the field. Acquiring the theoretical background necessary for understanding and solving financial and banking problems and for making theoretical contributions.

3- Ability to creatively and innovatively analyze and solve problems encountered in the field of banking and finance at the enterprise, sectorial, macro and global levels in the light of economic and financial models.

4- Ability to analyze problems encountered in the field of banking and finance at the enterprise, sectorial, macro and global levels in the light of economic and financial models.

5- Learning and acquiring the ability to contribute to the historical, theoretical and practical knowledge about financial institutions and markets.

6- Acquiring detailed historical, theoretical and practical knowledge about financial institutions and markets.

7- Critically and creatively appraising the role and the importance of social, regulatory and political factors for the banking and finance industry from both practical and theoretical viewpoints and ability to come up with proposals for improvement.

8- Appraising the role and the importance of social, regulatory and political factors for the banking and finance industry from both practical and theoretical viewpoints.

9- Learning about the global aspects of financial markets and their interconnections with international affairs.

10- . Learning about the global aspects of financial markets and their interconnections with international affairs in their full detail and at the level of making contributions to existing knowledge.

11- Learning and acquiring the ability to apply the principles and methods of financial economic theory including portfolio management, corporate finance, and other subfields.

12- Learning and gaining ability to apply and develop the principles and methods of financial economic theory including portfolio management, corporate finance, and other subfields.

13- Ability to analyze and synthesize financial and economic data. Ability to present research findings in written and verbal format. Ability to function both as team member as well as a leader in business settings.

14- Acquiring the ability for in depth and creative analysis, synthesis and usage of financial and economic data.

15- Ability to present, discuss and defend research findings in written and verbal format both in academic and business settings.

16- Ability to function both as team member as well as a leader and provide new perspectives in both business and academic environments.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Research Methods and Scientific Ethics
  • Ph.D. Seminar and Research Proposal Development
  • Thesis
  • Ph.D Comprehensive Exam

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

240 ECTS if you have a masters degree or 300 ECTS if you have a bachelor degree

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Istanbul, Turkey

What students do after studying

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  •  For international students; Second Cycle (master's’s) Degree diploma with thesis obtained from universities recognised by YÖK and (2) a minimum score of 65 in the Examination for Foreign Language Proficiency Test (YDS) or equivalent international examinations scores for graduate-level Programs recognised by YÖK. Candidates gain access to the Programs based on their composite scores consisting of second cycle degree grade point averages and foreign language exam. For Ph.D with bachelor degree; First Cycle Degree diploma obtained from universities recognised by YÖK, (2) minimum scores of 3.00 out of 4.00 CGPA, (3) a minimum score of 65 in the Examination for Foreign Language Proficiency Test (YDS) or equivalent international examinations scores for graduate-level Programs recognised by YÖK. Candidates gain access to the Programs based on their composite scores consisting of first cycle degree grade point averages and foreign language exam.

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Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    20000 USD / year
    20000 USD / 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.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Banking and Finance.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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