Movement and Training Sciences (Ph.D.)
15
Quota / term
About the Program
The Ph.D. Program in Movement and Training Sciences was established in 2023 under the Institute of Graduate Studies, within the Department of Coaching Education.
Degree
Ph.D.
Type
Doctoral level
Language
Turkish
Quota
15 / term
The quota for each semester is determined based on the recommendation of the Head of Department and approval of the Board of Institute of Graduate Studies. The maximum quota approved by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) is 15 students per term. Student admissions are announced in accordance with the Institute of Graduate Studies regulations.
Graduates who successfully fulfill all program requirements are conferred the degree of “Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).”
Application, Acceptance and Registration Conditions
Admission Requirements
Applicants holding a Master's degree with thesis, or a non-thesis Master's degree obtained prior to 2013, and who have completed at least one undergraduate or graduate program — preferably in the departments of the School of Physical Education and Sports or the Faculty/School of Health Sciences, though graduates of other programs may also apply — are eligible to apply. Candidates must have obtained a minimum score of 55 in the ALES (Quantitative–Verbal) exam. Additionally, candidates must have achieved a minimum of 55 in the YDS or YÖKDİL, or an equivalent qualification in a recognized foreign language examination within the last five years.
Assessment and Acceptance
Evaluation criteria are established at the beginning of each term depending on recommendation by the head of department and approval by the Board of the Institute of Graduate Studies. Candidates may be required to take written/oral scientific examinations or submit a portfolio. Successful candidates must complete their final registration within the dates specified in the academic calendar.
Enrollment Conditions
Applicants must hold diplomas from undergraduate and graduate programs regarded as equivalent by YÖK, as affirm by the head of department and approved by the Institute of Graduate Studies. Relevant ALES and foreign language scores must be obtained within valid periods specified by ÖSYM. Enrollment requirements are determined and published each term.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Previous courses and academic achievements may be recognized in accordance with university regulations, allowing for exemptions from certain courses. Such recognition and exemptions are processed upon the student's application, recommendation by the Head of Department, and approval by the Board of Institution of Graduate Studies.
Scholarships and Tuition Fees
Scholarships and tuition fees are determined by the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Nişantaşı University in compliance with applicable regulations. Prospective students may review in accordance with the schedules published by the Institute of Graduate Studies at the beginning of each term, and apply for scholarships.
Graduation Conditions
Students admitted to the Doctoral Program in the Movement and Training Sciences must successfully complete seven courses totaling 21 credits within two semesters. Additionally, students are required to take seminar course in the second semester, complete the doctoral qualifying examination in the third semester, present a doctoral dissertation proposal in the fourth semester, conduct dissertation monitoring in the fifth, sixth, and seventh semesters, and defend their dissertation in the eighth semester within the standard duration of the program. The minimum duration for program completion is eight semesters, and the maximum allowed duration is twelve semesters.
- 1–27 courses · 21 credits
- 2Seminar course
- 3Doctoral qualifying examination
- 4Dissertation proposal
- 5–7Dissertation monitoring
- 8Dissertation defense
Minimum 8 semesters · Maximum 12 semesters
Program Curriculum and Information Package
For detailed course descriptions and curriculum of the program, please review the resources below.
Academic Staff
Head of Department of Movement and Training Sciences: Assist. Prof. Esen KIZILDAĞ KALE
Contact
For Academic Inquiries
Assist. Prof. Esen KIZILDAĞ KALE
Head of Department of Movement and Training Sciences
esen.kale@nisantasi.edu.trGraduate School Address
Maslak Neighborhood, Taşyoncası Street, No. 1V and No. 1Y, Sarıyer–Istanbul, Türkiye.
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