Faculty of Economic, Administrative and Social Sciences
Political Science and Public Administration
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027
Programme information package
The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.
Programme definition
History
The Department of Political Science and Public Administration was established in 2013 and continues its activities within the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences. The department accepted its first students in the 2013-20214 academic year and had its first graduates in 2017.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Public Administration Title: Public Administration Graduate
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Bachelor's Degree (EQF-LLL Level 6)
Specific Admission Requirements
Undergraduate (Except Special Ability) Turkish Citizens: Students are accepted to the program through central placement according to their EA score type. Students placed in the program by ÖSYM must complete their financial obligations and register definitively within the announced registration dates. Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are accepted in accordance with the criteria determined by the University Senate. Please review the relevant web page. Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started his or her education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for horizontal transfer. Acceptance of the student is made before the beginning of the semester, taking into account the conditions of each student and the degree to which he/she has applied. are examined and evaluated specifically. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Horizontal Transfer Directive Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer Exchange Students: Student exchange programs approved by the university and the framework of which is determined by an agreement Within the scope of this program, students from home and abroad can take the courses offered in the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Licence Students' previous education and achievements, "Istanbul Nişantaşı University Previously Acquired It can be recognized in accordance with the "Recognition of Qualifications, Course Equivalence and Innovation Principles Directive" and this Accordingly, exemption from required courses may be granted. Link to access the instructions:
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Conditions and Rules are as explained in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Vision: The vision of Istanbul Nişantaşı University Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Department of Political Science and Public Administration is to raise its students as individuals who are equipped with international standards, can think analytically, are committed to ethical values, and have leadership qualities. Mission: In this context, our department; It aims to provide students with quality education opportunities, combine academic and practical knowledge, improve students' skills, provide solution-oriented approaches to social problems, and adopt a management approach that respects democratic values and supports sustainable development. Purpose/Objectives: In line with this goal, the primary objectives of the department are to provide students with strong analytical thinking skills, to develop research and evaluation skills, to raise awareness of social and global issues, and to provide them with the competence to make decisions in accordance with ethical values. General Information: Istanbul Nişantaşı University Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Department of Political Science and Public Administration was established in 2013. The department offers career opportunities to students in middle and senior management positions in the public, private sector and non-governmental organizations. It provides a comprehensive education in public administration, encouraging students to specialize in their field. The department had its first graduates in 2017.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration have very wide employment opportunities. They can work as inspectors, experts or managers in the Prime Ministry, ministries, public institutions and organizations, local governments at all levels and administrative judiciary, general directorate and various undersecretariats. In the private sector, they can find jobs in fields such as company and firm management, expertise and inspectorship in banks, financial management and expertise, production management and organization, foreign trade expertise, international trade consultancy, sales and marketing, education, written and visual media. It is also possible for them to have an academic career if they complete their postgraduate education and training.
Access to Further Studies
Our graduates, who have successfully completed their undergraduate education, can continue their graduate studies at national and international higher education institutions, provided that they receive a valid score from the ALES exam and have sufficient foreign language knowledge.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Associate/Bachelor's Degree Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester must have attended at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the applied courses in order to take the final exam. Students are subject to midterm and final exams for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. can also be evaluated as midterm exam grade) to the success grade is 40%, and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. For the measurement and evaluation criteria of each course, you can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Exam and Success Evaluation System Directive Nişantaşı University Foreign Languages Department Education and Examination Directive Nişantaşı University Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (Nişantaşı Tömer) Education and Examination Directive
Graduation Requirements
In order to be eligible for graduation, students must have successfully completed all of the courses in the curriculum (equivalent to a total of at least 240 ECTS) and their overall weighted grade point average at graduation must be at least 1.80 out of 4.00. For graduation, the student must successfully complete the internship or graduation project. You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Exam and Success Evaluation System Directive Nişantaşı University Foreign Languages Department Education and Examination Directive Nişantaşı University Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (Nişantaşı Tömer) Education and Examination Directive
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Ahmet Umut Hacıfevzioğlu Email: umut.hacifevzioglu@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Campus, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V and No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
There are 2 Professor 1 associate Professor, 6 Asst. Professor and 2 research assistants. There are various clubs established in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. Departmental students can turn to these in line with their interests. Through the symposiums, congresses and panels organized on various topics, the students are invited to our faculty to ensure that our students are able to follow the theoretical knowledge as well as the practice closely. Also, football, basketball, volleyball and so on. they also have the chance to take part in teams in sports. Students have the opportunity to study abroad with Erasmus and Abroad agreements.
Programme outcomes
- Students learn the fundamental concepts, theories, and approaches related to political science and public administration; acquire advanced theoretical and practical knowledge; and apply this knowledge to understand and analyze political developments at both national and international levels.
- Students will have a strong command of the fundamental concepts and theories of disciplines that form the basis of political science and public administration (such as law, sociology, economics, and history); develop multidisciplinary analysis and interpretation skills.
- Students will have a strong command of the necessary methods and tools for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to the field; gain the competence to conduct independent research; can critically evaluate the information obtained.
- Can develop knowledge and practice in the field of political science and public administration both individually and as part of a team; can plan projects, organize events, and manage them effectively.
- Students can identify learning needs and direct their own learning independently; can develop personal and institutional entrepreneurial skills by adopting an open attitude toward change and innovation while following scientific and technological advancements.
- Students develop opinions, ideas, and solution proposals in the field of political science and public administration; can convey them to relevant individuals and institutions both orally and in writing; can formulate policy recommendations and share them in a data-driven manner.
- Students can analyze collective decision-making processes and their political-social impacts; can organize and implement projects and activities with a sense of social responsibility; acts in accordance with ethical values and a democratic approach.
- Students develop awareness of human rights and freedoms, democracy, citizenship, social justice, public service and public interest, historical and cultural heritage, environmental protection, and occupational health and safety; embraces the principles of sustainability.
- Students can communicate professionally in a foreign language at least at the B1 level (B2 for English programs) according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; effectively utilizes information and communication technologies in accordance with the requirements of the field.
Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework
Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.
KNOWLEDGE
- 1
Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 8 · 9
SKILLS
- 1
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Programme outcomes3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 9 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field
Programme outcomes3 · 4 · 5 · 7 · 9
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
Programme outcomes5 · 6 · 7 · 9 - 2
Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field
Programme outcomes5 · 6 · 9 - 3
Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 8 - 2
Determine learning needs and direct the learning
Programme outcomes4 · 5 · 8 · 9 - 3
Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Programme outcomes4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data
Programme outcomes3 · 4 · 6 · 7 - 3
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Programme outcomes3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 - 4
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level
Programme outcomes5 · 6 · 9 - 5
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge
Programme outcomes3 · 5 · 9
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 6 · 7 · 8 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security
Programme outcomes5 · 7 · 8