PhD / Doctorate Turkish 4 yr

Political Science and International Relations

Istanbul Arel University · Istanbul, Türkiye
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Total tuition

$9,000

Duration

4 yr

Language

Turkish

Degree

PhD / Doctorate

Next intake

January, September

Istanbul Arel UniversityIstanbul Arel UniversityIstanbul, Türkiye
Est. 2007 Private
About Istanbul Arel University

AI snapshot

Political Science and International Relations is a 4 yr, Turkish-taught phd / doctorate program at Istanbul Arel University in Istanbul, Türkiye. The total program tuition is $9,000, with the next intake in January, September. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.

Program overview

The PhD in Political Science and International Relations at Istanbul Arel University offers a comprehensive exploration of political systems, international relations, and global governance, equipping students with the analytical skills needed for advanced research and professional practice.

Internationally accredited degree

Internship & co-op opportunities

Turkish-taught with language support

Pathway to work permits after graduation

How applying works

Five simple steps from application to enrollment — we handle the paperwork with you.

  1. 1

    Apply

    Free, about 5 minutes with an advisor

  2. 2

    Offer letter

    Usually within 48 hours

  3. 3

    Confirm & deposit

    Accept your offer and reserve your seat

  4. 4

    Visa support

    We guide your student visa — usually 4–8 weeks

  5. 5

    Arrival & enrollment

    Starts January, September — we help you settle in

Core curriculum

Representative modules from the program, your advisor shares the full syllabus.

01Comparative Politics
02International Relations Theory
03Political Economy
04Research Methodology
05Global Governance

Career paths

Roles this program prepares you for.

Policy Analyst
Diplomat
Academic Researcher
International Relations Consultant
Political Advisor

Graduate outcomes

Where Social sciences & media graduates in Türkiye typically end up (bachelor's graduates).

Employment rate69.6%

National average, all fields: 75.9%

Time to first job

18.1 months

Working in their field

20.1%

Field-level · nationalSource:TÜİK — Higher Education Employment Indicators, 2024

Admission requirements

  • Completed application form (we fill it with you)
  • High-school or bachelor transcripts (translated)
  • Diploma or certificate of completion
  • Valid passport copy
  • Turkish proficiency or a preparatory year

Required documents

Prepare these before applying, we double-check everything for you.

Passport copy
Passport-size photo
Academic transcripts
Highest diploma / certificate
Language proficiency proof
Application form
CV / résumé
Statement of purpose

Frequently asked questions

The PhD program typically takes several years to complete, depending on the student's research progress.

Student stories

What students say

“My Nursing master's at Istanbul Arel University pairs every thesis student with a clinical supervisor early. Mine answered my ethics-committee questions on a Sunday so I would not miss the submission window.”
Wanjiru KamauNursing (Thesis) · Kenya
“The Information Security Technology labs at Arel run live attack-defense exercises, not just slides. After classes I take the metrobus back across Istanbul and review the packet captures we collected that day.”
Yousef Al-AmriInformation Security Technology · Yemen

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