PhD in Economics at Kadir Has University

Kadir Has University offers the PhD of PhD in Economics as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Istanbul, Turkey. Taught in English and completed over 3 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for phd in economics and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 20, 2026.

About PhD in Economics

Kadir Has University Economics Ph.D. Programme is specialised in political economy and development economics.

We aim our students to be equipped with advanced knowledge in macroeconomics, microeconomics and econometric methods.

Our graduate programmes are taught in English.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Economics at Kadir Has University

Entry Requirements

Copy of the undergraduate or graduate diploma
For diplomas awarded abroad, a copy of the diploma equivalency certificate issued by YÖK's International Equivalency Office, certifying the equivalency of the diploma to that of a Turkish higher education institution (the letter of equivalence must be submitted by the end of the first semester).
Copy of English language proficiency test results
Transcript showing all courses taken and grades achieved in all higher education institutions the applicant has so far attended or graduated from. If the transcript does not provide any description of the grading system, separate documents must be provided for the grading system of the relevant institutions.
English Proficiency Test results accepted by Kadir Has University (if the program is fully or partially in English language)
Turkish Proficiency Test results accepted by Kadir Has University (if the program is fully or partially in Turkish language)
GRE, GMAT, ALES score results (if applicable)
Copy of your Passport with a personal information page on it. If you don’t have a valid international passport at the time of application, please upload a copy of your national ID.
Statement of Purpose
Two reference letters
CV
Supplementary documents which may be required by the relevant graduate school

English Requirements

PTEMin 67
TOEFLMin 78

Fee Information

PhD in Economics at Kadir Has University

Kadir Has University

Turkey, Istanbul