Study abroad in Istanbul, Turkey: Most popular universities for International Relations.

Are you thinking of studying International Relations, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study International Relations in Istanbul, Turkey. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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Koc University

The university’s faculty consists of Turkey's most established senior researchers and PhD’s from elite research institutions worldwide. Most of our full-time faculty members have doctoral degrees from top-tier universities in the world.
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Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University

Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University was established by qualified scholars to provide quality education with the aim of contributing the development of society and humankind. IZU aims to be one of the world's prominent and comprehensive universities. Its strengths lie mainly in the area of social sciences and humanities as well as having great engineering and architecture departments.
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Istanbul Bilgi University

?stanbul Bilgi University undertakes to contribute to science, artistic production, and the development of technology; to educate individuals whose research and problem solving skills have developed in an atmosphere of free thought and an awareness of social responsibility and whose competencies meet international standards.
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Istanbul Aydin University

“Towards a Bright Future” being the slogan of the Istanbul Aydin University, it is not surprising to come across our graduate students in the most successful place in their career. Istanbul Aydin University in our country and the world has gained fame with its scientific studies, experienced academic staff and with campuses located in the center of Istanbul, it is a perfect city campus university.
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Yeditepe University

Our University, which was named number one among the foundation universities among Turkey by the 2017 and 2018 reviews of Green Metric, an international platform about sustainability and environmental awareness and determines the greenest universities around the world, is also and only University in Turkey that produces its own energy by the solar panels on the rooftops within the campus. 
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Bogazici University

The mission of Bogazici University is to generate knowledge at global scale, to expand the scientific horizons of Turkiye and to educate individuals who will ensure the dominance of contemporary science and technology in the development of the society.
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Most popular International Relations programmes for international students in Istanbul

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a International Relations degree in Istanbul.

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Political Science and International Relations

Istanbul Aydin University

The Political Sciences and International Relations Department of the Institute of Social Sciences  of the Istanbul Aydin University aims to equip students with a profound knowledge and wide ranging views on modern global as well as domestic political and international problems.
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International Trade and Business

Dogus University

This International Trade and Business at Dogus University is a full time programme with a 4 years duration.
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Political Science and International Relations

BAU

The Department of Political Science and International Relations at BAU presents a unique experience for its students to hone their skills in Political Science and International Relations. 
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Political Science and International Relations

Yeditepe University

The M.A. Program in Political Science and International Relations at Yeditepe University aims to recruit students from the neighboring regions in addition to Turkish nationals, and educate them in the fields of domestic and international politics with skills and abilities to be employed by either public or private sector at home or abroad since 2004.
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International Relations - Turkey, Europe, and the Middle East (MIR)

Bogazici University

MIR (Master of Arts Program in International Relations: Turkey, Europe, and the Middle East) is a postgraduate taught Masters program of Bo?aziçi University. The objective of the program is to equip students from diverse backgrounds with a solid academic and empirical foundation in the fields of Global and Regional Affairs, International Economics, Turkish Studies and Turkish Foreign Policy. 
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International Relations

Kadir Has University

The M.A. Program in International Relations offered at Kadir Has University provides a rigorous approach to the study of global affairs with a particular emphasis on security and regional studies. Students are expected to develop the substantive knowledge, theoretical perspectives and methodological skills necessary for conducting research and teaching in their field.
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International Relations

Koc University

The vision of the International Relations course at the Koc University is to equip its graduates  with a  unique combination of attributes, such as advanced problem solving ability, conceptual and analytical skills, in-depth country and global knowledge and well developed writing and language skills that enable them to pursue competitive careers and leadership roles.
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Political Science and International Relations

MEF University

The Political Science and International Relations programme at MEF University offers a contemporary and comprehensive curriculum with a view to endowing our students with rich knowledge and advanced skills that will provide them the ability to analyze the developments taking place around the world in the fields of politics, security, diplomacy, law and economy. 
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About International Relations

International Relations degrees teach political principles, foreign affairs, and the relations between countries. Top universities offer International Relations courses exploring themes like government and state, political behaviour, and local or international economic issues. International Relations careers include work in government or diplomatic institutions.

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