Overview

The Sociology course offered at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University covers a discipline that seeks to clarify such issues based on scientific research. Those who study sociology gain a deeper understanding and analysis of the cultural, economic, religious, and political structures of societies, particularly their own, as well as those that shape and/or change and transform these structures, the values, factors, and processes that shape human behavior. Therefore, sociology education is essential for those interested in society and social problems.

Programme Objectives

The main objective of the Sociology programme is to educate individuals who are familiar with national and global issues and problems from a social perspective, can propose solutions when necessary, speak at least one foreign language, have research, criticism and analytical thinking skills, possess independent evaluation skills, and are open to self-improvement.

The department curriculum, which has been prepared to provide sociological knowledge and perspective by utilizing national and international examples, has been created in accordance with the goals of equipping graduates with critical thinking skills that will enable them to be aware of existing knowledge, understand their own society, make comparisons with different societies, and contribute to studies in their field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistics

Method in Social Sciences

Sociology of institutions

History of Sociology

Social Psychology

Statistical Data Analysis in Sociology

Political Sociology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 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

Sociology View 13 other Bachelors in Sociology 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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