Overview

The Economics programme offered by Istanbul Bilgi University provides a solid foundation in economic theory, quantitative methods, and applied techniques grounded in analytical thinking, and prepares graduates for careers in academia as well as for positions in public institutions, central banks, international organizations, and the private sector.

Key facts

The programme spans eight semesters. In the first four, students complete their coursework, which includes seven electives. By the end of the sixth semester, they take a written and an oral qualifying examination. The final two semesters are dedicated to dissertation research, culminating in the submission and defense of the thesis.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

PTE Academic

71

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Economics View 10 other PhDs in Economics in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

PTE Academic

71

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Other requirements

General requirements

The online application form must be filled in completely.

Undergraduate Degree

Master Degree

Official Transcript

ALES | GRE | GMAT

Foreign Language Proficiency | Foreign Language Exam

Grade Point Average: Master’s Degree Programme GPA ≥ 3.00 and above

Reference Letter: Two reference letters are required. During the application process, applicants are expected to provide the names of two people who can evaluate their academic or professional qualifications, the institution they work in, and their corporate e-mail address.

Exam and Interview

Programme Special Conditions: Only candidates with a master's degree in any discipline may apply to the programme. Candidates with only undergraduate degrees are not accepted to the programme.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

6000 USD / year

≈ 6000 USD / year

Living costs

Istanbul

Turkey

2000 - 3240 TRY / month

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