Overview

Key Features

Apart from the compulsory courses, students are given a high level of flexibility to pursue their own research interests by selecting courses from a wide range of elective courses. The International Relations program from METU Middle East Technical University also encourages interdisciplinary studies in line with the diverse research interests and academic strength of the faculty.

They are designed to meet not only the needs of students planning to pursue academic careers in IR but also of professionals from state institutions, international and non-governmental organizations, and the private sector aiming to enhance their expertise in the area of international politics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of International Relations

Ethics and Research Methods in IR

Seminar in International Relations

Master's Thesis

Comparative History of Civilizations

Public International Law

International Organization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ankara, Turkey

Disciplines

International Relations View 47 other Masters in International Relations in Turkey

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Graduate Students' Registration Form: The form is expected to be downloaded by the student and filled, including the student's signature.
ALES / GRE Score Sheet: The score sheets are valid for five years from the exact date they are announced. Students who used to be registered in one of the graduate programs of METU and then either canceled the registration on their own will or were dismissed from the program are not asked to provide a new ALES / GRE score only if they have not been registered to graduate programs of METU for one academic year at max.
English Proficiency Score (METU EPE / IELTS / TOEFL / PTE Academic)
One photo
Identity page of your passport
Residence Permit Card: Required only if the student has a residence permit card before the registration to METU.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

1500 USD / year

≈ 1500 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

42 USD / year

≈ 42 USD / year

Additional Details

National students: 837 TL (per semester)

Living costs

Ankara

Turkey

1600 - 2350 TRY / month

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

Funding

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