Overview

It contributes to their specialized knowledge of the various sub-disciplines of IR including International Relations Theory, International Law, Conflict Resolution, International Political Economy, Foreign Policy Analysis, as well as Comparative Politics and area studies, as a related field of study. Area studies comprise Europe including Cyprus and Turkey, the United States, the Middle East and Central Asia.

Key facts

The International Relations course offered at Eastern Mediterranean University is particularly suitable for candidates who wish to either pursue an academic career or to enter their countries' diplomatic services or international civil service.

Accreditation

It has the following rankings:

THE: Times Higher Education
World University Ranking: the top 601 - 800 universities worldwide, ranked 1st in Northern Cyprus
Young University Ranking: the top 151st young universities worldwide
Impact Rankings: the top 301 - 400 universities worldwide
QS World University Rankings
QS Sustainability Rankings
QS World University Rankings: EECA(Emerging Europe & Central Asia)

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Programme Structure

Research interests include:

Conflict resolution; includes a focus on regional issues that includes a focus on Cyprus studies.

Foreign policy analysis and strategic decision making with a focus on Turkish affairs(i.e. Turkish foreign policy, Turkey-EU relations, and the Cyprus conflict), as well as broader foreign policy relations, including United States foreign policy, and international diplomacy.

Contemporary Middle East issues, including transitions from monarchies to republics and popular demands for change in the Middle East.

Global Political Economy; focuses on the impact of globalism/regionalism on society, EU enlargement, and Europeanization. International Law; specializing in international human rights and democratization, international law, settlement of disputes

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-22 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-23 00:00:00

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Applications to the graduate programs at EMU can be made throughout the year, until one month prior to the beginning of each semester.

Language

English

PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Famagusta, Northern Cyprus

Disciplines

International Relations

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Applicants are expected to satisfy general admission requirements of the Institute. In general, students who wish to pursue a given graduate programme in the Faculty of Business and Economics, but have completed a BA/BS in another field may be admitted to the programme, subject to successfully completing selected prerequisite courses from the related department.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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3765 USD / year

≈ 3765 USD / year
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2900 USD / year

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Living costs

Famagusta

Northern Cyprus

2299 - 3707 TRY / month

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