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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International Relations Programme

Hacettepe University

The department has been established in 1994 following the approval of the Higher Education Council in 1992. The Graduate Program (M.A. in International Relations) was started in 1997-1998 academic year. Following this, in 1999-2000, we began accepting our first undergraduate students. The curriculum is established on three basic fields of academic studies: International Relations (Theory and Politics), International Law, and Political History Curriculums of both the graduate and undergraduate programs have been established basically on these three pillars.
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International Relations

Hacettepe University

Approved by the Higher Education Council in 1992, our department was established in 1994. It was established by the University Senate decision, and the graduate program (with thesis) was initiated in the 1997-1998 academic year. In the 2012-2013 academic year, the Peace and Conflict Studies graduate program (with thesis) was also launched.
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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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Political Science and International Relations

Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University

The Political Science and International Relations is offered at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University.
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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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International Relations

Kadir Has University

Today, we encounter numerous problems related to the process of globalization and the development of international relations. The International Relations programme from Kadir Has University was established to develop experts in their fields who can solve these problems.
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Political Science and International Relations

Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University

The Political Science and International Relations programme is offered at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University. 
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Foreign Trade

Istanbul Aydin University

The Foreign Trade program from Istanbul Aydin University train foreign trade specialists who are equipped with practical knowledge in foreign trade, good knowledge in customs regulations and solution oriented mindset in order to meet the demand of export movement of the industry specificially of small and medium size enterprises.
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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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