Overview

Key Features

The graduate program in Political Science at Sabancı University provides integrated training at MA and PhD levels. The Political Science program from Sabanci University covers the major fields of Political Science (Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory) and offers a rich set of specialization possibilities. With a thematic concentration on Turkish Politics, Middle Eastern Politics, and European Politics, the program stands out among its competitors in Turkey by its courses and faculty members specializing in formal theory and the production and analysis of quantitative evidence.

While some graduates of the MA program choose to pursue their careers in business, public administration or other professions, others enroll in PhD programs abroad or they move up to our integrated PhD program. The admission decisions concerning MA students are made by a committee consisting of the members of the graduate program in Political Science. The committee makes its decisions taking into account (a) the applicant's performance in the "PhD gateway exam", and (b) the applicant's general performance in the courses in the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Practices and Development

Academic Writing for Graduate Students

Quantitative Research Methods

Qualitative and Textual Research Methods

Thesis Preparation Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-26 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

73

TOEFL^® IBT

87

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Political Science View 5 other PhDs in Political Science in Turkey

Academic requirements

GRE^®

139 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

PTE Academic

73

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application Form: Application should be completed until the deadline. Candidates may apply to multiple programs. must Please click here for the online application form.

Official Transcript: An official document issued by the Registrar of the candidate's previous institution, showing all courses taken and grades received by the candidate.

Two recommendation letters: Candidates are required to provide contact details for two people who will write recommendation letters.

One passport-sized photo: Candidates must upload a passport-sized photo to the online system.

Graduate Education Entrance Examination scores

Providing an English proficiency exam score is not mandatory.

Diploma for Master’s Degree with Thesis

Statement of Purpose

Sample work

Research Plan: This outlines the candidate's intended research in the future. Research plans submitted for PhD admissions are expected to have a minimum of 1500 words.

CV

Tuition Fee

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International

21500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21500 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Istanbul

2000 - 3240 TRY /month

Living costs

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

Funding

PhD students receive a full-tuition waiver scholarship with additional benefits if applicable.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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