Overview

About Political Science at Isik University

The academic members of the program hold doctoral degrees from well-respected universities around the world. Their expertise varies from Middle Eastern and Turkish politics, political Islam, democratization, civil-military relations, identity politics, political parties, elections, e-democracy, and business and politics. Their experience provides students with a variety of perspectives in analyzing the political world around them. One of our major goals is to train students who can think critically and act as responsible citizens, using course content to make sense of their political environment. Graduates of the political science program go on to careers in the public and private sectors as well as in civil society organizations, think tanks, and international organizations. They can also pursue graduate degree programs.

The students of this program can study abroad for a semester or a year using the opportunities provided by our exchange-student agreements with various universities in Europe. Students also have the opportunity to enroll in a double major or minor program within the curriculum of Economics, Business Administration and Psychology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Science

Computing

Diplomatic History I

International Politics

Political Parties and Interest Groups

Political Theory I

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Political Science View 26 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

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80

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Acceptance letter received from Işık University
Original High School Diploma/School Leaving Certificate
Original Test/Diploma Score such as SAT, ACT, GCE etc.
Original secondary school transcript (if in another language rather than Turkish or English, notarized translation should also be submitted.)
Original Language Exam Score
The Equivalency Certificate, which verifies the equivalency of your High School Diploma to a Turkish High School Diploma
Letter of attorney and its notary translation in English is required for the students under 18 years old (if they are unable to come together with their guardians/parents/legal representatives.)
Birth certificate and its notary translation in English or Turkish is required for students under 18 years old.
Passport copy with identification information and student visa pages,
Copy of residence permit card (back and front side) (if available),
Proof of payment of university fees,

Tuition Fee

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International

3600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3600 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.

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Scholarships Information

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