MA in International Relations (English) at Yasar University

Study MA in International Relations (English) at Yasar University, a Master degree offered across its Turkey and Izmir campuses in Turkey. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 2 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for September 27, 2026.

About MA in International Relations (English)

The aim of the Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Relations Program is to provide its graduates with the fundamental principles of international relations, and the skill set to evalute international relations from multiple viewpoints and the academic competence to develop in-depth analyses in the field. The program, thus, targets training graduate students who are competent both in domestic and foreign policy, masterful in conceptual and theoretical perspectives, specialized in their field, capable of analytical thinking and adapting to the dynamics of globalization processes, and equipped with the necessary academic tools to compete in the international arena.

The medium of education in the M.A. Program in International Relations is English. The successful completion of the program requires submission and approval of a Masters Thesis as well as having completed 8 courses totalling at least 21 credits in the alotted time period indicated in the Graduate Education Directory.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for MA in International Relations (English) at Yasar University

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) To be a graduate of any bachelors degree program. GRE: Min. 149 or GMAT: 450 or ALES: Min. 55 Verbal The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Turkish. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

English Requirements

TOEFLMin 70

English Program Requirements

Please read carefully for detailed information!

Students who have applied for Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree programmes provided in English, are obligated to take the Yasar University English Proficiency Test (FLAT). Exam registration is completed during the matriculation process. Direct entry to first year of the program is achieved with a minimum score of 65/100 in this exam. Students achieving below this score will be required to take a year of English preparation before entering the faculty.

Exemption from the English Preparation Year may also be gained by submitting passing scores in one of the following equivalent English Language Tests:
TOEFL IBT
CAE
CPE
PTE

The Yasar University FLAT Examination is not valid for PhD Candidates. Students who are applying to PhD program must submit one of the exams listed above.

According to the legislation accepted by the State Higher Education Council of Turkish Republic, IELTS is not accepted as a valid examination for English language exemption at all educational degrees.

English TOEFL IBT: Min. 78 or its equivalent defined by Ã–SYM or YU-FLAT Exam***: Min. 65

Career Opportunities after Completing MA in International Relations (English)

The Department of International Relations prepares its students for a wide range of job opportunities in terms of employment facilities, individual interests and preferences. Our graduates may find employment in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or other public agencies, in local agencies of the European Union, in international organizations and their regional agencies, in research centers and civil society organizations, in regional or local offshoots of multinational corporations (MNC), in consulting companies, in local and international banks, media and communication companies, or they may develop an academic career by enrolling in MA and PhD programs in universities abroad or in Turkey.

Tuition and Fee Information for MA in International Relations (English) at Yasar University

MA in International Relations (English) at Yasar University

Yasar University

Turkey, Izmir