Hacettepe University offers the PhD of Ataturks Principles and History of Modern Turkey as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Istanbul, Turkey. Taught in English, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for ataturks principles and history of modern turkey and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 1, 2026.

About PhD in Ataturks Principles and History of Modern Turkey

For the PhD program, the candidates must have a master degree regardless of any major. 20 percent of the average graduation points of master degree is taken into consideration. Applicants are interviewed in order to be evaluated in terms of their general knowledge on history and basic history writing theories. The candidates must also hold a minimum 60 points ( 50 percent of which is taken into consideration for the general evaluation) for the Selection Examination for Academic Personnel and Graduate Studies (ALES) biannually undertaken by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (OSYM), or must hold an equivalent point for the GRE and GMAT. Applicants must have 60 points from Foreign Language Proficiency Exam (YDS) or equivalent score from nationally or internationally recognized exams approved by OSYM.
The other terms will be implemented in accordance with Hacettepe University Graduate Study Education and Examination Regulation.

For the PhD program, the candidates must have a master degree regardless of any major. Applicants are interviewed in order to be evaluated in terms of their general knowledge on history and basic history writing theories. The interview/oral exam is assessed over 100 points and 30 percent of the score is taken into consideration for the overall elimination. Applicants must have a minimum 70 points at the oral exam. Additionally, 20 percent of the average graduation points of master degree is taken into consideration. The candidates must also hold a minimum 55 points ( 50 percent of which is taken into consideration for the general evaluation) for the Selection Examination for Academic Personnel and Graduate Studies (ALES) biannually undertaken by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (OSYM), or must hold an equivalent point for the GRE and GMAT. Applicants must have one of the following scores for the language proficiency: KPDS - 70, TOEFL - 197, TOEFL IBT - 74, IELTS - 6.0, CPE-B, ÃœDS - 70.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Ataturks Principles and History of Modern Turkey at Hacettepe University

Entry Requirements

For the PhD program, the candidates must have a master degree regardless of any major. 20 percent of the average graduation points of master degree is taken into consideration. Applicants are interviewed in order to be evaluated in terms of their general knowledge on history and basic history writing theories. The candidates must also hold a minimum 60 points ( 50 percent of which is taken into consideration for the general evaluation) for the Selection Examination for Academic Personnel and Graduate Studies (ALES) biannually undertaken by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (OSYM), or must hold an equivalent point for the GRE and GMAT. Applicants must have 60 points from Foreign Language Proficiency Exam (YDS) or equivalent score from nationally or internationally recognized exams approved by OSYM.
The other terms will be implemented in accordance with Hacettepe University Graduate Study Education and Examination Regulation.

For the PhD program, the candidates must have a master degree regardless of any major. Applicants are interviewed in order to be evaluated in terms of their general knowledge on history and basic history writing theories. The interview/oral exam is assessed over 100 points and 30 percent of the score is taken into consideration for the overall elimination. Applicants must have a minimum 70 points at the oral exam. Additionally, 20 percent of the average graduation points of master degree is taken into consideration. The candidates must also hold a minimum 55 points ( 50 percent of which is taken into consideration for the general evaluation) for the Selection Examination for Academic Personnel and Graduate Studies (ALES) biannually undertaken by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (OSYM), or must hold an equivalent point for the GRE and GMAT. Applicants must have one of the following scores for the language proficiency: KPDS - 70, TOEFL - 197, TOEFL IBT - 74, IELTS - 6.0, CPE-B, ÃœDS - 70.

PhD in Ataturks Principles and History of Modern Turkey at Hacettepe University

About PhD in Ataturks Principles and History of Modern Turkey

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Ataturks Principles and History of Modern Turkey at Hacettepe University

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