Overview

The Political Science and International Relations course at Bahçeşehir Cyprus University is aimed that students will have the ability to examine social, political, and economic processes in depth and to make global system analyzes in this direction so that they can make sense of global relations.

The goal of the programme is to train experts in political science and international relations for both the bureaucracy and the private sector.

Career Opportunities

Potential professional environments include:

Graduates of the programme can pursue an academic career or a career in the field of diplomacy, they can work in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the countries of which they are citizens. Graduates who want to advance in the field of bureaucracy can work in other government departments in positions that require expertise in political science or international relations. Apart from that, the graduates can work in the United Nations, Amnesty International etc. and can take part in international organizations. Employment areas are expanding according to the area of specialization, for example, graduates specializing in international security can work in military positions.

Programme Structure

Curriculum

The proposed programme consists of seven courses, qualification exam, one seminar course, and thesis with a total of 21 credits (240 ECTS).

Two of the seven courses offered within the programme are compulsory and the other five are electives.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nicosia, Cyprus

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science View 3 other PhDs in Political Science in Cyprus

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Passport or EU identity card

High school diploma certificate with transcript. Please also submit an official translation of the diploma and transcript into English if they are in another language.

University certificate with transcript (if applicable). Please also submit an official translation of the diploma and transcript into English if they are in another language.

English language test certificate

Portfolio PDF with a minimum of 10 works

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4200 USD / year

≈ 4200 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4200 USD / year

≈ 4200 USD / year

Living costs

Nicosia

Cyprus

576 - 866 EUR / month

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

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