Overview

The Mathematics programme offered by Isik University emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills, which are essential in various fields such as science, engineering, finance, and technology.

Key facts

For master’s degree holders, the PhD programme consists of:

A minimum of 21 credit hours of coursework

A PhD qualifying exam

A PhD thesis proposal defense

A PhD dissertation defense

Admitted students must complete at least 12 credit hours from graduate-level courses coded MATH. The remaining coursework may be taken from other graduate programmes with the approval of an academic advisor.

For bachelor’s degree holders, the PhD programme consists of:

A minimum of 42 credit hours of coursework

A PhD qualifying exam

A PhD thesis proposal defense

A PhD dissertation defense

Admitted students must complete at least 12 credit hours from graduate-level courses coded MATH. The remaining coursework may be taken from other graduate programmes with the approval of an academic advisor.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Abstract Algebra

Real Analysis

Complex Analysis

Probability Theory

Numerical Methods

Mathematical Modeling

Research Methodologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Mathematics View 7 other PhDs in Mathematics in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application

Application Form

Official Transcript Document or Certified Copy

Diploma or Temporary Graduation Certificate

Graduation GPA must be at least 2.5 / 4.00. (In Computer Engineering and Science of Art PhD Programmes, the GPA must be 3.00 / 4.00)

English Proficiency Exam Result Certificate

Letter of Intent

Two reference letters

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Graduate Education Entrance Exam Result Certificate Minimum from the field in which the programme is accepted. 55 ALES or equivalent GRE/GMAT exam result document is accepted

Portfolio (Required for applications to the Art Science Doctoral Programme)

Undergraduate/Master's Thesis Summary and Publications, if any (Required for applications to Computer Engineering and Electronics Engineering Doctorate Programmes)

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22800 USD / year

≈ 22800 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

22800 USD / year

≈ 22800 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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