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Tuition USD 8,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 8,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Kartal, Turkey
Language English

Program Overview

The History at Istanbul Sehir University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the History programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Turkey and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 8,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 8,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  5. Location: Istanbul, Turkey

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Critical Academic Writing
  2. Historiography in Global Perspective
  3. Approaching Ottoman History
  4. Approaching Urban History
  5. Approaching Islamic History
  6. Graduate Seminar
  7. MA Thesis
  8. Topics in World History
  9. Topics in European History
  10. Topics in Byzantine History
  11. Topics in History of Turkic Peoples
  12. Topics in Judeo-Christian History
  13. Topics in Regional Histories
  14. Empires and Nationalisms
  15. Comparative Modernities in Historical Perspective
  16. Auto/Biography
  17. Late Ottoman Intellectual History

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements


Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

GPA\xc2\xa0minimum: 2,5/4,0 or 65/100.

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided.

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 8,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 8,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: USD 8,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 8,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Istanbul Sehir University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About İstanbul Şehir University

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İstanbul Şehir University

Kartal, Turkey

İstanbul Şehir University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months