The International Relations at Hacettepe University is a PhD program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Istanbul, Turkey, the program is taught in English. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on September 1, 2027.

About PhD in International Relations

1. The applicants, in principle, must hold a Master's Degree in International Relations or Political Science. If applicants who were admitted to the program are not the graduates of International Relations or Political Science programmes, they may have to take the scientific preparation courses from the Undergraduate and/or Graduate Curriculum. Based on the examination of the concerned students' transcripts, the courses to be taken as part of the scientific preparation will be determined by the Academic Board of the Department. In order to be admitted to the program, students must be successful in all preparatory courses.
2. The applicants must have an ALES equally weighted score that meet the minimum score of 65, or in accordance with the equivalence defined by the Senate of Hacettepe University must have an internationally recognized GRE or GMAT score, which is equivalent to 65 in ALES.
3. The applicants must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.00 over 4 (or its equivalent) for the MA degree.
4. The applicants must have YDS scores that meet the minimum score of 80 or must have scores equivalent to 80 on the tests that are recognized on national and international levels, and the equivalence of which is approved by Ã–SYM.
5. In order to be admitted to the Programme, the ordering of the applicants is based on a total score calculated by a sum of 50% of the ALES score, 10% of the CGPA of the Master's Degree, 10% of the YDS score and 30% of the entrance exam score of the applicants. Those applicants who have received a score less than 60 in their entrance exam are considered to be unsuccessful. The entrance exam to be made by the faculty members will be an oral exam.
Completing 8 courses (7 courses and 1 seminar) (21 credits/90 ECTS), succeeding in PhD Qualification exam and successfully completing the Ph.D. dissertation. Additionally, fulfilling the other conditions indicated in the provisions of Hacettepe University Graduate Education, Instruction and Examination Regulations.
Those who have been accepted and registered to the PhD programme may be asked to get scientific preparation courses for a semester or two semesters if deemed necessary. For a student to earn the PhD degree, s/he is required to take three compulsory courses in the fall and spring semesters, one of which is the non-credit Seminar course; to take five elective courses to successfully complete 21 credits (90 ECTS); to pass the PhD proficiency exam; to be successful in the Special Issues course that is to be taken during the PhD dissertation writing period; to write a dissertation under the supervision of a thesis supervisor; and to successfully pass the PhD defence.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in International Relations at Hacettepe University

Entry Requirements

1. The applicants, in principle, must hold a Master's Degree in International Relations or Political Science. If applicants who were admitted to the program are not the graduates of International Relations or Political Science programmes, they may have to take the scientific preparation courses from the Undergraduate and/or Graduate Curriculum. Based on the examination of the concerned students' transcripts, the courses to be taken as part of the scientific preparation will be determined by the Academic Board of the Department. In order to be admitted to the program, students must be successful in all preparatory courses.
2. The applicants must have an ALES equally weighted score that meet the minimum score of 65, or in accordance with the equivalence defined by the Senate of Hacettepe University must have an internationally recognized GRE or GMAT score, which is equivalent to 65 in ALES.
3. The applicants must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.00 over 4 (or its equivalent) for the MA degree.
4. The applicants must have YDS scores that meet the minimum score of 80 or must have scores equivalent to 80 on the tests that are recognized on national and international levels, and the equivalence of which is approved by Ã–SYM.
5. In order to be admitted to the Programme, the ordering of the applicants is based on a total score calculated by a sum of 50% of the ALES score, 10% of the CGPA of the Master's Degree, 10% of the YDS score and 30% of the entrance exam score of the applicants. Those applicants who have received a score less than 60 in their entrance exam are considered to be unsuccessful. The entrance exam to be made by the faculty members will be an oral exam.
Completing 8 courses (7 courses and 1 seminar) (21 credits/90 ECTS), succeeding in PhD Qualification exam and successfully completing the Ph.D. dissertation. Additionally, fulfilling the other conditions indicated in the provisions of Hacettepe University Graduate Education, Instruction and Examination Regulations.
Those who have been accepted and registered to the PhD programme may be asked to get scientific preparation courses for a semester or two semesters if deemed necessary. For a student to earn the PhD degree, s/he is required to take three compulsory courses in the fall and spring semesters, one of which is the non-credit Seminar course; to take five elective courses to successfully complete 21 credits (90 ECTS); to pass the PhD proficiency exam; to be successful in the Special Issues course that is to be taken during the PhD dissertation writing period; to write a dissertation under the supervision of a thesis supervisor; and to successfully pass the PhD defence.

PhD in International Relations at Hacettepe University

About PhD in International Relations

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in International Relations at Hacettepe University

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