Department Overview

Department of International Relations

Department Overview

We educate specialists who follow and analyse global developments and are well prepared for diplomacy and foreign policy.

4Years
8Semesters
240ECTS

1Mission and Vision

Our MissionTo educate qualified individuals with analytical thinking skills in international relations, expertise in diplomacy and foreign policy, and the ability to follow and interpret global developments.
Our VisionTo be a pioneering department that contributes to Turkey's foreign policy-making processes and trains diplomats and experts who can take effective roles in the international arena.

2Learning Outcomes

What our graduates are able to do

International relations theory and foreign policy analysis
Following and analysing world affairs
Diplomacy, negotiation and international law
Multilingual communication and intercultural understanding
Professional competence that contributes to Turkey's external relations

3Career Opportunities

Foreign ServiceDiplomat and career officer
Public InstitutionsMinistries, governorships, EU and external relations units
International OrganisationsUN, NATO, OSCE and similar bodies
Private SectorBanking, foreign trade and external relations roles in multinational companies

4Highlights

Academic EventsInternational symposia and workshops organised by the department
Foreign LanguagesEnglish, professional English and an elective second foreign language
Exchange ProgrammesErasmus+ and international partnerships

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