Overview

The Department of Political Science and International Relations at Cankaya University offers undergraduate and graduate education. The basic philosophy of the department is to gain the ability to understand and interpret political facts and dynamics; to give students the ability to evaluate alternative views along with analytical and critical thinking.

Job opportunities

Graduates of the Political Science and International Relations programme at Cankaya University work in positions of expertise, inspectorship, profession officer, auditor, administrative judge in public institutions and organizations, as well as in consultancy, academia, international organizations, media, international and national private institutions, thought and research institutions, non-governmental organizations, banks and other private institutions. They can apply in a wide business network.

Courses for the professions that our students can be candidates for, It is foreseen by our department to train individuals who can compete at the international level by giving importance to the language education of the students, as well as to be opened as an elective course by our department.

Our current teaching staff has the equipment and qualifications to reveal the student profile with the qualifications we aim for.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Relations

Constitutional Law

History of Political Thought

Political Science

Diplomatic History

International Relations Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-05 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ankara, Turkey

Disciplines

International Relations Public Policy Political Science

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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

Application Form

A copy of the Exam Score Sheet approved by a notary or a Turkish Embassy in foreign countries

A copy of the High School diploma, approved by a notary or a Turkish Embassy in foreign countries (either in Turkish)

The applicant’s transcript, which specifies the courses and grades taken, signed by the High School Directorate, and the transcript’s translated version approved by a notary or a Turkish Embassy in foreign countries

A photocopy of the candidate’s passport and its translated version approved by a notary or a Turkish Embassy in foreign countries

2 passport-size photos of the applicant

Application Fee Receipt showing that the application fee, has been deposited in Çankaya University’s bank account

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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

585000 TRY / year

≈ 585000 TRY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

585000 TRY / year

≈ 585000 TRY / year

Living costs

Ankara

Turkey

1600 - 2350 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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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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