PhD
Civil Engineering
IGIstanbul Gelisim University · Istanbul English 4 yr January, August
$8,000 / yr
Total tuition
$9,000
Duration
4 yr
Language
Turkish
Degree
PhD
Next intake
January, September
AI snapshot
Civil Engineering (Turkish) is a 4 yr, Turkish-taught phd program at Istanbul Arel University in Istanbul, Türkiye. The total program tuition is $9,000, with the next intake in January, September. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.
Program overview
The PhD in Civil Engineering at Istanbul Arel University offers an advanced understanding of civil engineering principles and practices. This program prepares students for innovative research and leadership roles in the field.
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.
01Structural Engineering
02Geotechnical Engineering
03Transportation Engineering
04Water Resources Engineering
05Environmental Engineering
Career paths
Roles this program prepares you for.
Civil Engineer
Project Manager
Researcher
Consultant
Urban Planner
Graduate outcomes
Where Engineering, manufacturing & construction graduates in Türkiye typically end up (bachelor's graduates).
Employment rate82.9%
National average, all fields: 75.9%
Time to first job
11.6 months
Working in their field
63.7%
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 several years to complete, depending on the research and dissertation requirements.
Student stories
What students say
“My Nursing master's at Istanbul Arel University pairs every thesis student with a clinical supervisor early. Mine answered my ethics-committee questions on a Sunday so I would not miss the submission window.”
“The Information Security Technology labs at Arel run live attack-defense exercises, not just slides. After classes I take the metrobus back across Istanbul and review the packet captures we collected that day.”
Compare similar programs
| Program | University | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering (Turkish)THIS | Istanbul Arel University | 4 yr | $9,000 |
| Civil Engineering | Istanbul Gelisim University | 4 yr | $8,000 |
| Civil Engineering | Istanbul Gelisim University | 4 yr | $6,000 |
| Civil Engineering (Combined) | Istanbul Aydin University | 4 yr | $15,000 |
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