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PhD in Psychology

Girne American University lists Psychology among its doctoral programmes at its Institute of Graduate Studies and Research in Kyrenia, North Cyprus. GAU has not published this doctorate's curriculum, entry requirements or duration, so every figure is confirmed in writing first.

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Girne American University
PhD
Kyrenia, North Cyprus
YÖK and YÖDAK
Not yet published by GAU
Confirmed in writing
Duration set by GAU PhD

Programme at a Glance

Degree AwardDoctoral Degree (PhD), Psychology
Awarding UniversityGirne American University, Kyrenia, North Cyprus
Delivering BodyInstitute of Graduate Studies and Research
SpecialisationPsychology, with the research area agreed with your supervisor
DurationNot published for this programme; GAU confirms it in writing
Fee referenceGAU prices PhD programmes at €15,000, and lists a €9,000 offer. Confirm the figure for this programme and intake before paying
Awarded By · Girne American University Recognised & Accredited
Programme Overview

About this Programme

Girne American University runs its doctoral programmes through the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research at its Kyrenia campus in North Cyprus. Psychology appears on GAU's own PhD list, beside Business Management, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Educational Administration, Tourism and Hospitality Management and Law. That listing is the university's public statement that the doctorate exists in its academic catalogue.

What GAU does not publish is the detail. The graduate school page for this doctorate renders its title and then nothing: no module list, no semester plan, no stated duration, no entry requirements and no programme fee. GAU's master's-level psychology degrees are separate qualifications at a different level and cannot be read across to the doctorate.

So this page reports what is confirmed and says plainly what is not. GAU's prospectus prices its PhD programmes at €15,000 for the entire programme, charged at €750 per course, with a €9,000 anniversary offer listed; the university charges a €50 application fee and €350 registration each semester, and adds VAT. Recognition of the university is stated as YÖK in Turkey and YÖDAK in North Cyprus. Course-level facts are confirmed with the Institute before you pay anything.

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Listed on GAU's own PhD roll

Psychology sits on the university's published PhD programme list, so the doctorate is part of GAU's academic catalogue rather than an external arrangement.

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A Kyrenia campus on the coast

Study in the city where GAU's main campus sits, alongside an international student community the university reports at 135 nationalities.

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Recognition stated by the university

GAU states recognition by YÖDAK, North Cyprus's higher education board, and YÖK, Turkey's Council of Higher Education.

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Nothing invented on this page

Where GAU has published no detail, this page says so, and the missing facts are requested from the Institute before you commit.

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A published fee frame

GAU prices doctorates at €15,000 for the whole programme at €750 per course, with a €9,000 offer listed; VAT and registration are extra.

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Written answers, not verbal

Duration, entry requirements and supervisor availability are confirmed in writing so the terms you accept are the terms you were given.

An internationally recognised pathway awarded by Girne American University .
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Where This Degree Can Take You

University Lecturer
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Counselling Psychologist
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Mental Health Programme Lead
Policy Adviser
Behavioural Research Analyst
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The University

Girne American University

Girne American University (GAU) is officially recognized and accredited by the higher education authorities of Northern Cyprus and Turkey.


Key Recognitions and Accreditations

  • Northern Cyprus: Recognized by the Ministry of National Education and Culture and accredited by YÖDAK (Higher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation and Coordination Council).
  • Turkey: Fully recognized by YÖK (Council of Higher Education in Turkey), allowing degrees to be equivalent to Turkish universities.
  • Global Listings: Listed in international directories such as the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) for its medical program and evaluated in global rankings like EduRank.
  • Program Accreditations: Specific faculties hold specialized international accreditations, such as ASIIN for engineering programs.

If you are planning to study a specific major or need to check recognition for a particular country outside of Turkey and Cyprus, let me know and I can look up those details for you.

Accreditation

Accreditation & Recognition

  • IACBE IACBE
  • YÖK YÖK
  • YÖDAK YÖDAK
  • UK ENIC UK ENIC
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Research areas that travel home

Applied, organisational, clinical and educational psychology topics are usually studied on problems in the student's own institution and country, which keeps the research useful after graduation.

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Entry routes are confirmed in writing

GAU does not publish entry requirements for this doctorate, so the Institute confirms your eligibility, any science preparation and English proficiency evidence before you apply.

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No assumptions on fees

GAU's published doctoral price is €15,000 for the programme at €750 per course, with a €9,000 offer listed, plus VAT and a €350 semester registration charge. Ask for the figure for your intake.

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An honest limit worth knowing

Doctoral scholarships are not a safe assumption at GAU: the prospectus states scholarships are not available for master's and PhD programmes. Confirm any funding in writing before you budget.

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does GAU offer a PhD in Psychology?

Yes. Psychology appears on Girne American University's published list of PhD programmes, alongside Business Management, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Educational Administration, Tourism and Hospitality Management and Law. The doctorate is delivered through the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research at the Kyrenia campus in North Cyprus.

Why is the curriculum not shown on this page?

Because the university has not published one. GAU's graduate school page for this doctorate currently renders the programme title and nothing further: no modules, no semester plan and no course descriptions. Rather than fill that gap with assumptions, we request the current curriculum from the Institute and share it with you in writing.

What does the doctorate cost?

GAU's prospectus prices PhD programmes at €15,000 for the entire programme, charged at €750 per course, with a €9,000 anniversary offer listed. A €50 application fee and €350 registration fee per semester apply, and VAT is added. The university does not publish a separate figure for Psychology, so confirm the programme fee for your intake in writing.

Are scholarships available for this doctorate?

Do not assume so. GAU's prospectus states that scholarships are not available for master's and PhD programmes, while some GAU programme pages show a scholarship field as available. Because the two statements conflict, ask the Institute for a written funding decision before you build a budget around any reduction.

How long does it take and when can I start?

GAU has not published a duration for this specific doctorate. Its doctoral provision elsewhere runs across taught courses, a qualifying stage and a thesis, but that structure belongs to those programmes and cannot be assumed here. The Institute confirms your duration, entry point and intake date in writing.

Is the degree recognised outside North Cyprus?

GAU states recognition by YÖDAK, the higher education board of North Cyprus, and by YÖK, Turkey's Council of Higher Education, and holds NARIC recognition in the United Kingdom. Recognition of a qualification in your own country is a separate question, so check with the relevant authority there before enrolling.

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