PhD
Banking and Finance
EMEastern Mediterranean University · Famagusta English 4 yr January, August
$1,298 / yr
Total tuition
$7,000
Duration
4 yr
Language
Turkish
Degree
PhD
Next intake
January, September
AI snapshot
Banking is a 4 yr, Turkish-taught phd program at Istanbul Okan University in Istanbul, Türkiye. The total program tuition is $7,000, with the next intake in January, September. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.
Program overview
The PhD in Banking program at Istanbul Okan University offers an advanced exploration of banking principles and practices. It is designed for those who aspire to contribute to the field through research and academic inquiry.
Internationally accredited degree
Internship & co-op opportunities
Turkish-taught with language support
Pathway to work permits after graduation
How applying works
Five simple steps from application to enrollment — we handle the paperwork with you.
- 1
Apply
Free, about 5 minutes with an advisor
- 2
Offer letter
Usually within 48 hours
- 3
Confirm & deposit
Accept your offer and reserve your seat
- 4
Visa support
We guide your student visa — usually 4–8 weeks
- 5
Arrival & enrollment
Starts January, September — we help you settle in
Core curriculum
Representative modules from the program, your advisor shares the full syllabus.
01Banking Theory
02Financial Risk Management
03Corporate Finance
04International Banking
05Banking Regulations
06Quantitative Methods in Banking
Career paths
Roles this program prepares you for.
Banking Researcher
Financial Analyst
Risk Manager
Policy Advisor
University Lecturer
Graduate outcomes
Where Business, administration & law graduates in Türkiye typically end up (bachelor's graduates).
Employment rate74.5%
National average, all fields: 75.9%
Time to first job
18.7 months
Working in their field
79.4%
Field-level · nationalSource:TÜİK — Higher Education Employment Indicators, 2024
Admission requirements
- Completed application form (we fill it with you)
- High-school or bachelor transcripts (translated)
- Diploma or certificate of completion
- Valid passport copy
- Turkish proficiency or a preparatory year
Required documents
Prepare these before applying, we double-check everything for you.
Passport copy
Passport-size photo
Academic transcripts
Highest diploma / certificate
Language proficiency proof
Application form
CV / résumé
Statement of purpose
Frequently asked questions
The duration typically varies, but it generally takes around 3 to 5 years to complete a PhD.
Student stories
What students say
“In Aircraft Technology we work on an actual airframe in the hangar workshop, not just diagrams. My admission counselor also walked me through the visa appointment checklist step by step over video calls.”
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Compare similar programs
| Program | University | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| BankingTHIS | Istanbul Okan University | 4 yr | $7,000 |
| Banking and Finance | Eastern Mediterranean University | 4 yr | $1,298 |
| Banking and Finance | Istanbul Nisantasi University | 4 yr | $6,000 |
| Banking and Finance | Kadir Has University | 4 yr | $7,000 |
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