A university-level doctoral programme for students pursuing original research and an academic career. Suited to candidates prepared to commit to multi‑year research training and who will consult the programme office for specific degree regulations and application instructions.
Specific modules and the overall structure are set out in the university’s PhD Degree Requirements, which vary according to the year a student first enrols. Students should refer to that official regulation for exact course, credit and research milestones.
Application details and the list of required documents are provided through the university’s PhD application requirements page and the online application system. For deadlines, note the published graduate application deadline of June 8, 2026. For further clarification applicants may contact the programme representative.
The programme prepares candidates for research‑focused careers in academia, public research institutes and research roles in industry. Exact outcomes depend on the chosen research field, supervisor and individual research achievements.
Information about funding, scholarships and assistantships is managed by the university and typically linked from the PhD application and degree requirements pages; applicants should review those resources and contact the programme office about available support.
For queries about the programme and application process contact Abdurrahman Atçıl at abdurrahman.atcil@sabanciuniv.edu.
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