Overview

The graduate degree of Political Science delivered by Sabancı University provides integrated training at MA and PhD levels. The Political Science program from Sabanci University covers the major fields of Political Science (Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory) and offers a rich set of specialization possibilities.

Features

With a thematic concentration on Turkish Politics, Middle Eastern Politics, and European Politics, the program stands out among its competitors in Turkey by its courses and faculty members specializing in formal theory and the production and analysis of quantitative evidence.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Practices and Development

Academic Writing for Graduate Students

Quantitative Research Methods

Qualitative and Textual Research Methods

Thesis Preparation Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

73

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Credits

318 ECTS

258 ECTS (holders of a Masters qualification) , 318 ECTS ( holders of a Bachelor qualification)

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Political Science View 8 other PhDs in Political Science in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

139 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

73

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application Form: Application should be completed until the deadline. Candidates may apply to multiple programs. must Please click here for the online application form.

Official Transcript: An official document issued by the Registrar of the candidate's previous institution, showing all courses taken and grades received by the candidate.

Two recommendation letters: Candidates are required to provide contact details for two people who will write recommendation letters.

One passport-sized photo: Candidates must upload a passport-sized photo to the online system.

Graduate Education Entrance Examination scores

Providing an English proficiency exam score is not mandatory.

Diploma for Master’s Degree with Thesis

Statement of Purpose

Sample work

Research Plan: This outlines the candidate's intended research in the future. Research plans submitted for PhD admissions are expected to have a minimum of 1500 words.

CV

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Istanbul

Turkey

2000 - 3240 TRY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

PhD students receive a full-tuition waiver scholarship with additional benefits if applicable.

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Scholarships Information

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