Overview

International Relations - Turkey, Europe, and the Middle East (MIR) from Bogazici University aims to equip students from diverse backgrounds with a solid academic and empirical foundation in the fields of Global and Regional Affairs, International Economics, Turkish Studies and Turkish Foreign Policy. The program provides a particular focus on Turkey's place in the current global political and economic environment in general and the Europe Union in particular.

Graduates with International Relations - Turkey, Europe, and the Middle East (MIR) from Bogazici University will:

develop a comprehensive perspective to analyze the dynamic transformations in and around Turkey's vast neighborhood and combine this with a discussion of the meaning and relevance of political and economic developments at the global level to Turkey and its surrounding regions.

develop their analytical skills, enrich their knowledge and understanding of the challenges resulting from Turkey's pivotal situation at the intersection of Europe and regions of the World undergoing major economic and political transformations in the post-Cold War era.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Turkey and the European Union

Turkey and the Middle East

New orientations and instruments of Turkish foreign policy

Current foreign policy and security concerns

Energy and politics in the Caucasus

Balkan politics

Current problems of the Nation-state System

Changing role of international law and organizations

Immigration, refugees, and social integration

Emergence of Islamic movements as a global force

Gender issues in Muslim countries and in countries with large Muslim minorities.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-10 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Non-thesis MIR Program - 36 credits

Thesis MIR Program - 28 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

International Relations European Studies Middle Eastern studies View 35 other Masters in International Relations in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

GRE^®

146 _(verbal)

146 _{(quantitative)}

3 _(analytical)

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

A complete application package by the announced deadline,

Succeeding in the interview.

Official copy of the undergraduate diploma or certificate of graduation.

An official transcript of undergraduate (and graduate, if any) courses and grades.

A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.00/4.00

Statement of purpose, not exceeding 300 words, stating the candidate's interest in the program.

Two reference letters, at least one academic

Document of disciplinary record to be received from the university in which the applicant completed his/her undergraduate studies (only for applicants who have graduated from a university in Turkey).

For foreign applicants "recognition document", for native applicants "equivalence document" for B.A diploma should be provided from Higher Education Council in Ankara, if B.A degree is received from a university abroad.

Payment of the application fee. For payment details please check Electronic Application System Guide.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

1672 TRY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 836 TRY per semester during 12 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 TRY per semester during 12 months.

National students within their expected period of study are exempt from paying tuition fees.

Living costs for Istanbul

2000 - 3240 TRY /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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