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Application Requirements

Required Documents for Application to the Clinical Psychology PhD Program

  • Bachelor’s degree or certified graduation certificate in Psychology or Guidance and Psychological Counseling
  • Master’s degree diploma (thesis-based)
  • Certified transcripts showing undergraduate and graduate coursework and grades
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 for both undergraduate and graduate studies
  • ALES score of at least 60 (Equal Weight) or an equivalent GRE/GMAT score
  • English proficiency test score: At least 60 points in YDS/e-YDS/ÜDS/KPDS/YÖKDİL or an equivalent score from an English proficiency test recognized by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK)
  • Completed and signed application form (accessible at the bottom of the page)
  • Two reference letters (Your professors’ reference letter format will be sufficient.)
    (Submit to: klinik.psikoloji@isikun.edu.tr)

Important Notes:

  • Application periods will be announced on the websites of Işık University Graduate Education Institute and the Clinical Psychology Department.
  • All required documents must be uploaded online via the Eduhub system through the Graduate Education Institute's online application section.
  • Reference letters must be hand-delivered to the Graduate Education Institute at Işık University’s Maslak Campus with a signature receipt.
  • Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Candidates who are unable to submit their temporary graduation certificate or diploma at the time of application may submit these documents at the final registration stage. However, candidates who fail to provide these documents by final registration will not be enrolled.
  • Işık University graduates are exempt from submitting reference letters.
  • Completing the application process does not guarantee admission to the program. Candidates who successfully complete the application process will undergo written and oral interviews to assess their suitability for the program. The final list of admitted candidates will be announced on the Graduate Education Institute's website.