Overview

The Political Science and International Relations programme at the Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University aims to provide its students with abilities to think outside the box by using contemporary as well as traditional theories and methodologies while reading the dynamism of change in the world.

Learning Outcomes

Understand and critically evaluate major theories, approaches, methods, concepts and thinkers in political science and international relations

Possess essential knowledge about the regulations of functioning of relations between individuals, organizations and states

Possess the necessary knowledge in the level of theoretical and implementation to receive information by processing advanced level data that required by Political Science and International Relations

Understand the interdisciplinary interaction with which the Political Science and International Relations field is related

Develop and deepen the knowledge in the Political Science and International Relations field at an expert level based on undergraduate level qualifications

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classical Political Thought

Comparative Politics

Departmental Elective Course

Introduction to Political Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science View 6 other PhDs in International Relations 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

Having a master's degree with a thesis in Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration, Sociology or History, Political Science and/or International Relations, Political Science/International Relations, and non-graduate preparatory undergraduate programmes in Political Science/International Public Relations or Public Studies is applied.

To get at least 55 points from ALES (any of the SÖZ or EA-score types).

To get at least 70 points from YDS or YÖKDİL (English) or an equivalent score from foreign language (English) exams accepted as equivalent by ÖSYM.

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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

12000 USD / year

≈ 12000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

12000 USD / year

≈ 12000 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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