Contemporary Business (English)
Işık University · Istanbul, TürkiyeTotal tuition
$11,400
Duration
4 yr
Language
English
Degree
PhD / Doctorate
Next intake
Fall 2026-2027
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Contemporary Business (English) is a 4 yr, English-taught phd / doctorate program at Işık University in Istanbul, Türkiye. The total program tuition is $11,400, with the next intake in Fall 2026-2027. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.
Program overview
The PhD in Contemporary Business at Işık University equips students with advanced knowledge and research skills in the field of business. This program is designed for those seeking to contribute to academic research and professional practice in contemporary business settings.
Internationally accredited degree
Internship & co-op opportunities
English-taught, no Turkish required
Pathway to work permits after graduation
How applying works
Five simple steps from application to enrollment. We handle the paperwork with you.
- 1
Apply
Apply by Nov 30, 2026, free, about 5 minutes
- 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 Fall 2026-2027, we help you settle in
Core curriculum
Representative modules from the program, your advisor shares the full syllabus.
Career paths
Roles this program prepares you for.
Graduate outcomes
Where Business, administration & law graduates in Türkiye typically end up (bachelor's graduates).
National average, all fields: 75.9%
18.7 months
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
- English proficiency, or a free preparatory year
Required documents
Prepare these before applying, we double-check everything for you.
Frequently asked questions
The duration of the PhD program typically varies, but it generally takes around 3 to 5 years to complete.
Yes, the PhD in Contemporary Business is conducted entirely in English.
Main research areas include strategic management, organizational behavior, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
Işık University is located in Istanbul, Turkey, a vibrant city that bridges Europe and Asia.
It runs 4 yr, taught in English, with the next intake in Fall 2026-2027.
The total tuition for the whole program is $11,400. SIT's application and counselling service is 100% free.
What students say
“My mechanical engineering program is in Turkish, and the preparatory year made that possible; my TÖMER teachers drilled me until technical lectures felt normal. Back in Almaty I worried about paperwork, but staff here were patient with every document.”
“I sew my own collections in the textile workshop on the Şile campus, and the sea view honestly helps me think. Işık University also gave me a fifty percent scholarship, which is why I could afford Istanbul at all.”
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