Overview

Political Science and International Relations from Bogazici University aims to provide a balanced education committed to diversity. In addition to courses that orient them to the field, students are given the opportunity to conduct extensive research on such contemporary issues as the European Union, political economy, democratization, human rights, gender and identity politics. An expert staff including visiting professors from abroad offers a wide range of elective courses in order to allow students to specialize from the junior year onwards in areas of their choice.

Careers

Department graduates find career opportunities at home and abroad in the private as well as the public sector, particularly in organizations affiliated with the United Nations and the European Union, in the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in universities and the media, and in private companies.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Turkish Constitutional Law

History of Political Thought

Social Statistics

International Relations

Diplomatic History

Comparative Politics

Turkish Politics

Foreign Policy

Comparative Political Systems

Political Economy

Political Science Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-16 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

138 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science View 37 other Bachelors in Political Science 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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Photocopy of passport

High School transcript

Statement of Purpose

Copy of High School diploma or a copy of an official letter certifying graduation

Application fee receipt

SAT score card

English Proficiency

ÖSYS score card (For foreign citizens who have taken ÖSYS Tests.)

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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

8000 USD / year

≈ 8000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

National students within their expected period of study are exempt from paying tuition fees.

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.

Funding

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