Overview

For Economics students at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University to become more successful in their education and work life, the department offers not only main economic courses but also courses in the related areas such as business, finance, law, sociology, mathematics and statistics.

Career Opportunities

There are lots of job opportunities for the graduates of the Department of Economics both in public and private sectors. Among these, various top level public institutions exist, such as Central Bank of the Turkish Republic, Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency, Undersecretariat of Treasury, Capital Market Board of Turkey, Borsa İstanbul and Participation Banks Association of Turkey. In addition, our graduates have career opportunities in the related ministries and research centers as a director, specialist or researcher. It is also known that the economists are primarily preferred by public and private banks and financial institutions. The graduates of Department of Economics can become independent accountant and certified public accountant, besides they can work in the domestic and international firms either as a manager or an economist, or in various positions in their accounting and finance departments. Furthermore, they can become an administrative law judge or a district governor through passing the required examinations. Academic career is another possibility; if they continue on their education and get the master’s and doctoral degrees, then they become academicians. On the other hand, some of the graduates prefer either to work in their family business or to start with their own business.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytical Thinking and Mathematics

Mathematics for Business and Economics

Advanced English

Computer and Informatic Technology

Academic Reading and Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Turkish

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Economics View 52 other Bachelors in Economics in Turkey

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form

Original and a copy of the High School Diploma,

Official document from the high school confirming that they will graduate before the university’s final registration date stated in the academic calendar (in English or Turkish).

Transcript

A copy of a valid identity document showing citizenship information,

National or international high school graduation exam results (e.g., Abitur, International Baccalaureate, Tawjihi, etc.).

University entrance exam results (if applicable), such as SAT, ACT, TCS, etc. A list of accepted exams and required scores is provided in Annex-2,

One passport-sized photo,

Proof of legal stay in Türkiye for applicants applying from within the country (for visa-exempt countries, the legal stay period must not have expired)

Entry-exit records for Turkish citizens who graduated from high schools abroad, proving that they were physically present in the country while receiving their education.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7000 USD / year

≈ 7000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7000 USD / year

≈ 7000 USD / year

Living costs

Istanbul

Turkey

2000 - 3240 TRY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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