Overview

Key features

The International Relations program of the Istanbul Bilgi University is differentiated form other programs in different universities in terms of its academic freedom and variety of studying interests. Curriculum and course contents are designed in line with the international standards and they provide a wide range of different subjects and areas to be specialized.

Program Structure

Main fields of study are World Politics and Diplomatic History, Turkish Politics and Foreign Policy, Political Philosophy and Sociology, EU-Turkey Relations and Developments in the Middle East Region, Statistics and Research Techniques and International Political-Economy. Program also provides a wide range of elective courses in the curriculum from the departments within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities such as History, Sociology, Psychology as well as full list and general elective courses from other faculties such as Faculty of Business, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Communication. With these respects, program also provides actual opportunities to be graduated from double-major and minor programs.

International Relations undergraduate program also provides active support to the European Institute, Jean Monnet Chair, Center for Civil Society Studies, Center for Migration Research and Center for Strategic Studies. Moreover, program aims to develop new perspectives for its students through FP7 projects, German Studies, French Studies and Civil Society Dialogue and different certificate programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Science

Politics, Culture and Society

Analytical Techniques for Social Sciences

Political Thought

Social Statistics

Political and Diplomatic History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

75

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Relations View 40 other Bachelors 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

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75

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Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

The applicant should fill in the online application form (a hardcopy can be obtained by email upon request)

The applicant should upload required documents to the online application form.

Photocopy of high school diploma (with the official transcript)

All High school Transcripts/Grades (last 4 high school years)

Passport photocopy

2 photographs

Blue Card and Certificate of Identity Register Copy

If available, a record of scores for one English Language Competency Examinations (for example TOEFL or Cambridge Certificate)

Tuition Fee

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International

8250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 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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