Study location	Türkiye, Istanbul
Type	Doctoral, full-time
Study language	English
Awards	PhD
Course code	35

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Turkish.

Language requirements	English

Other requirements

At least 3 reference(s) must be provided. - You should aim to provide 3 academic references but employer references are also accepted - Referees can’t upload existing reference letters, they will be asked to complete a short form to provide a reference - You should include your referees name, position and institutional email address in the relevant section of the form - Referees will then receive an automatic email asking them to click on a link and provide their reference - If your referee can’t find this email please ask them to check their spam/junk/promotions folder - You can resend an invite to your referees to submit their reference by clicking on the “Resend invitation button” A motivation letter must be added to your application. ****Please insert your Statement of Purpose(Motivation Letter) in this section. Admissions Committee will not take applications without a Statement of Purpose (Motivation Letter) into consideration. You can also upload the extended version of your Statement of Purpose under checklist documents..**** One of the most important parts of your application is the motivation letter. Its goal is to introduce your background and support your application. In short, its goal is to answer the question: “Why are you a suitable candidate?” Write in a clear and logical manner: remember, the way you write and present yourself says a lot about you. Do not plagiarize as this will mean automatic disqualification from the evaluation process. Some points that may help you answer this question: Why have I chosen to apply to this programme? What do I expect to gain from my studies? Why does my academic and personal background make me a suitable candidate for this programme and for Koç University (potential for success, demonstrated qualities, and skills)? Why is Koç University a good choice for me as an individual? Click here to check our How to write a strong Motivation Letter or Statement of Purpose video on YouTube. Application Requirements: Official Transcripts English Language Proficiency: - TOEFL (for International applicants), - YDS / e-YDS or YÖKDİL (for Turkish applicants) Standardized tests: - GRE (for International applicants) - ALES (for Turkish applicants) 2 reference letters On-campus Interviews Click here for the minimum scores and other details.

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Overview

Program Overview:

Committed to a liberal arts tradition of intellectual curiosity and diversity, the International Relations Department at Koç University offers students a rigorous program of study that prepares them for successful careers in a rapidly globalizing world.

Koç University offers BA, MA, and Ph.D. degrees in International Relations. The students examine the basic questions of Political Science, including how nations compete or cooperate over power and wealth, how political communities reconcile claims of authority, liberty, and justice, and how governments and societies produce the policies that influence our lives. Students choose courses from the subfields of International Relations, Comparative Politics, Turkish Politics, and Political Theory. The rich substantive and methodological approach and training helps students develop critical analytical skills allowing them to explain, compare, and generalize about political phenomena in a broad range of countries, employing the key methodologies of the discipline.

Master of Art and Ph.D. in International Relations programs reflect the department’s emerging strength in the areas of European Politics, International Political Economy, and Security Studies. Graduates of the program often continue their studies in top-ranking programs throughout the world in addition to working in multinational corporations, non-governmental agencies, and the public sector. Scholarships are offered.

The Center for Research on Globalization, Peace, and Democratic Governance (GLODEM) has been operating as a research center at Koç University since November 2004 to enrich the debate about globalization, security, and democracy and to promote the flow of ideas between Koç and the global policy arena. The Center encourages comparative and multidisciplinary research on globalization, security, and democratic governance, and serves as an intellectual platform for dialogue between academic and research scholars.

Koç University is the first university from Turkey to partner with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations. This was established, at the initiative of the Governments of Spain and Turkey, under the auspices of the UN to promote understanding among societies.

Program Outcomes:

• Recognize, critically analyze and develop solutions to managerial, economic, and political issues in personal and professional environments

• Formulate and communicate arguments effectively in oral, written, and graphical form

• Thrive in diverse, multi-disciplinary teams and take initiative as responsible team members

• Maintain a global, socially inclusive, and ethical perspective with emphasis on sustainability

• Learn fundamental concepts and theories to formulate and implement creative and effective solutions to domestic and international political challenges

• Use the appropriate research methods and tools to analyze data to assess the validity of political arguments

Programme structure

The Ph.D. in International Relations and Political Science is a full-time, course-based, 4-5 year doctoral program modeled after the best Ph.D. programs in the US.

Career opportunities

Our Ph.D. graduates have a strong placement record, both in Turkey and abroad. Our Ph.D. alumni in academia are working at prestigious institutions in North America, Europe, and Turkey, such as Duke University, Stockholm University, and TOBB ETU, among others.

Check out our Ph.D. placements here.