Program Overview
The Political Science and International Relations at Istanbul Aydin University is a Master programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Political Science and International Relations programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Turkey and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 4,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,200 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Political Science and International Relations programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Comparative Politics
- Contemporary Developments In Pol. Theories
- Elective Course Module
- International Organization And World Politics
- Seminar
- Principles Of Research Design And Methods
- Elective Course Module
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Undergraduate diploma scanned version (Translated into Turkish or English)
- Undergraduate transcript scanned version (Translated into Turkish or English)
- Passport scanned version of the relevant pages
- A cumulative GPA of 2,5 (on a 4,0) or equivalent
- For English degree program applicants must have:\xc2\xa0
\xc2\xa0 \xc2\xa0 \xc2\xa0 \xc2\xa0 \xc2\xa0-\xc2\xa0TOEFL (Score 66)\xc2\xa0OR\xc2\xa0IAU English Proficiency Exam - For Turkish degree program applicants must have: TOMER B 2 Level *\xc2\xa0OR\xc2\xa0Turkish Proficiency Exam
- \xc2\xa0Passport size photograph
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 4,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,200 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 4,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,200 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Istanbul Aydin University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Istanbul Aydin University
Istanbul Aydin University
İstanbul, Turkey
Istanbul Aydın University is a private university founded on 18 May 2007, in Istanbul, Turkey by extension of its predecessor, the vocational college of Anadolu BIL that existed since 26 September 2003.
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-19
- Language English
- Duration 24 months