PhD−50% SIT deal
History, Theory, and Criticism in Design
BIBahcesehir Istanbul University · Istanbul English 4 yr January, August
$40,000
Details →$20,000 / yr
Total tuition
$14,500
Duration
4 yr
Language
English
Degree
PhD
Next intake
January, September
AI snapshot
History (English) is a 4 yr, English-taught phd program at Bilkent University in Ankara, Türkiye. The total program tuition is $14,500, with the next intake in January, September. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.
Program overview
The PhD in History at Bilkent University offers an in-depth exploration of historical events, contexts, and methodologies. Students engage in rigorous research and analysis, preparing them for advanced academic and professional pursuits in the field.
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
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.
01Historical Methodology
02Modern European History
03Ottoman History
04Cultural History
05Global History
06Historiography
Career paths
Roles this program prepares you for.
University Professor
Researcher
Archivist
Cultural Heritage Manager
Policy Analyst
Graduate outcomes
Where Social sciences & media graduates in Türkiye typically end up (bachelor's graduates).
Employment rate69.6%
National average, all fields: 75.9%
Time to first job
18.1 months
Working in their field
20.1%
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.
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 progress.
Student stories
What students say
“I picked Bilkent University for Chemistry because of the research labs, and I was not disappointed, I joined a professor's polymer group in my second year. Ankara winters are cold, but the campus dorms are five minutes from my lab.”
“Studio culture at Bilkent is intense, we pulled all-nighters before every jury, but the architecture professors treat your project like it matters. Getting my first model critiqued by a practicing architect changed how I design.”
Compare similar programs
| Program | University | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| History (English)THIS | Bilkent University | 4 yr | $14,500 |
| History, Theory, and Criticism in Design | Bahcesehir Istanbul University | 4 yr | $20,000 |
| History | Sabanci University | 4 yr | $18,000 |
| History (Turkish) | Yeditepe University | 4 yr | $5,000 |
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