Faculty of Economic, Administrative and Social Sciences
Uluslararası İlişkiler (İngilizce)
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 International Relations (English) was established in 2015 and continues its activities within the Faculty of Economics, Administrative And Social Sciences. The department admitted its first students in the 2015-2016 academic year and graduated its first students in 2020.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in International Relations.
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Bachelor’s Degree (EQF-LLL 6th Level)
Specific Admission Requirements
T.C. 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 complete their final registration 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. The student's acceptance is examined and evaluated individually before the start of the semester, taking into account each student's conditions and the degree to which he/she has applied. 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: Within the scope of student exchange programs approved by the university and the framework of which is determined by an agreement, 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)
Students' previous education and achievements can be recognized in accordance with the "Istanbul Nişantaşı University Recognition of Previously Acquired Qualifications, Course Equivalence and Adaptation Principles Directive" and exemption from the necessary courses can be provided accordingly. Link to access the instructions: 40120395.pdf
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Conditions and Rules are as explained in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Vision: To be an internationally recognized program in the field of International Relations, which is primarily preferred in terms of developing the ability to adapt to interdisciplinary fields of study and gaining command of more than one foreign language, and to raise solution-oriented individuals who do not shy away from taking responsibilities in the field of work. Mission: It is one of the leading departments in Turkey to teach students the relevant literature in detail with a curriculum covering the fields of International Relations, Political Science, History of International Relations and International Law, to ensure that they acquire the knowledge that will enable them to quickly adapt to the global world, and to develop lifelong learning skills. As, we aim to raise students who believe in the universality of science, who know and use more than one foreign language at a level to fulfill their professional requirements, who share the teaching environment with students and faculty members of other European countries thanks to the exchange programs they are members of, who also have an ethical and moral understanding and who are aware of their civic responsibilities.. Objectives: 1. Master the basic concepts and theories in the fields of International Relations, Political Science, History of International Relations and International Law at the undergraduate level, 2. To have the skills to identify and solve problems related to the fields of International Relations, Political Science, History of International Relations and International Law, 3. Have the skills to identify appropriate methods to be used in research and solving problems related to the field, collect the necessary data, analyze and evaluate problems with data, 4. Have the ability to identify interdisciplinary problems that arise both in the field and in connection with other fields of social sciences and to interact with different disciplines, 5. Have the ability to access information and produce new information from data, 6. Have awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, 7. To internalize and possess all moral and ethical values both in life and in the business field, 8. Understanding the importance of the public sector, private sector and non-governmental organizations. Goals: 1. To ensure that they graduate by receiving academic and vocational education that will enable them to gain professional skills. 2. To ensure that students graduate with the knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of their profession in both the private and public sectors, 3. To ensure that students graduate by gaining the ability to adapt to changing conditions and world conditions, 4. Provide internship and job opportunities to students in different fields through collaborations with the private and public sectors on a departmental basis. 5. To ensure that they receive training that will enable them to acquire new knowledge and skills after graduation. 6. To ensure that they become acquainted with other societies/cultures before graduation by maximizing their opportunities to benefit from international exchange programs. Program-specific criteria for the International Relations (English) program: Students should comprehend the fundamental concepts of international relations and grasp the essential theories and principles in the field. They should have the competence to understand the basic dynamics of inter-state relations, balances of power, diplomatic relations, and how international policies are shaped. They should be capable of explaining the causes of current issues in international relations, analyzing the effects of globalization on foreign policy and inter-state relations, and interpreting the relationship between economics, politics, and diplomacy. They should take core courses specific to the program such as world history, history of political thought, political systems, political economy, international law, foreign policy, international diplomacy, and EU relations.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates find career opportunities within private and public sectors in Turkey and abroad, including the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Undersecretary of Foreign Trade, European Council, OSCE, IMF, World Bank, United Nations, development agencies, academia, media, and civil society organizations.
Access to Further Studies
The students graduating from this program may apply to graduate programs.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
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. İstanbul Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Exam and Success Evaluation System Directive İstanbul Nişantaşı University Foreign Languages Department Education and Examination Directive İstanbul Nişantaşı University Turkish Teaching Application and Research Center (Nişantaşı Tömer) Education-Training and Examination Directive
Graduation Requirements
In order to be eligible for graduation, students must have successfully completed all 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 2.00 out of 4.00. For graduation, the student must successfully complete the internship or graduation project. Please review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Istanbul Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Istanbul Nişantaşı University 8th Semester On-the-Job Professional Practices (IMU) Directive Istanbul Nişantaşı University Directive on the Issuance of Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Other Documents
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Head of Department: Assoc. Prof. Berna AKSOY ÖZCAN E-mail: berna.aksoyozcan@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone Number: +90(212)2101010 Address: Maslak Mahallesi, Taşyoncası Sokak, No: 1V ve No:1Y Sarıyer-İSTANBUL - Bina Kodu: 34481742
Facilities
The department currently has cooperation protocols with 25 companies. Thanks to these collaborations, internship and job opportunities are provided to our students and they are employed after graduation. As a result of collaborations from different sectors, our students have the chance to focus on the field they want to work in. In addition, thanks to conferences held several times a year, our students can meet with business owners from different sectors and decide in which field they would like to work after graduation. Finally, every spring semester, companies with whom a cooperation protocol has been signed are allowed to participate in the International Relations Department Career Days organized within the department, and our students can establish direct connections with the companies.
Programme outcomes
- Accurately defines the basic concepts of International Relations, including sovereignty, power, nation-state, and globalization.
- Examines historical processes in international politics and connects them with contemporary international issues.
- Demonstrates an understanding of International Relations theories and interprets and evaluates conflicts at the local, regional, and global levels within theoretical frameworks.
- Analyzes comprehensively the actors of International Relations (such as states, international organizations, multinational corporations, and NGOs) and the relationships among these actors through various case studies.
- Analyzes contemporary issues in International Relations using quantitative and qualitative research methods and produces new syntheses.
- Derives insights from the relationships between the discipline of International Relations and other disciplines and develops original policy recommendations for international policy issues.
- Evaluates and discusses the ethical, legal, and geopolitical consequences of policy decisions related to issues in the field of International Relations.
- Demonstrates the ability to take responsibility in the field of International Relations by planning and conducting research, projects, and studies individually or as part of a team, and to share and disseminate the outcomes with others and the wider society.
- Demonstrates the ability to conduct scientific activities in the field of International Relations with social and civic responsibility and to share the outcomes of these activities with relevant experts, institutions, and society.
- Evaluates the views and solution proposals developed in the field of International Relations by effectively using technological and digital tools and expresses them clearly in both written and oral forms, including in a foreign language.
- Thinks critically, evaluates global developments and innovations, and continuously improves oneself through a lifelong learning approach.
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 · 3 · 4 · 7
SKILLS
- 1
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Programme outcomes1 - 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 outcomes6 · 7
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
Programme outcomes6 - 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 outcomes6 · 11 - 3
Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project
Programme outcomes6
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach
Programme outcomes2 - 2
Determine learning needs and direct the learning
Programme outcomes2 · 4 · 5 - 3
Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Programme outcomes2 · 5 · 7 · 11
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 outcomes10 - 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 outcomes— - 3
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Programme outcomes3 · 8 · 9 · 11 - 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 outcomes8 · 9 · 10 - 5
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge
Programme outcomes10
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 outcomes4 - 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 outcomes3 · 4 · 5 · 7 · 8 · 9