Political Science and International Relations is an academic discipline that examines the theory and practice of politics at local and international levels; it covers a wide range of topics from the functioning of states and local governments to international issues, from national politics to global affairs, and from cultural interactions to the political and social consequences of economic crises. The department educates individuals who are knowledgeable about the issues of Turkey and the world, visionary, historically aware, and culturally well-rounded. Graduates have the opportunity to work in a variety of fields.
At Cappadocia University, the Department of Political Science and International Relations offers courses tailored to different regions of the world such as Continental Europe, the Middle East, Eurasia, the Far East, Africa, and the Anglophone World, delivered interactively by guest speakers and faculty experts in their fields.
Foreign language proficiency is extremely important for our department. Advanced English education is provided, and students who wish can take a second foreign language course. Faculty members convey key concepts of Political Science and International Relations in both Turkish and English. This allows our graduates to follow literature on important concepts in two languages.
Students of the Political Science and International Relations Department can benefit from various double major (ÇAP) and minor programs to deepen interdisciplinary perspectives and expand career paths.
Political Science and Public Administration
English Language and Literature
Psychology
English Translation and Interpretation
Turkish Language and Literature
Tourist Guidance
Students accepted into the double major program can complete a second bachelor's degree simultaneously, earning two separate diplomas. This allows them to combine their knowledge of international relations with expertise in their second field, gaining a competitive advantage in public, private, or international institutions.
Political Science and Public Administration
English Language and Literature
Psychology
English Translation and Interpretation
Turkish Language and Literature
Minor programs allow students to maintain focus on their major in Political Science and International Relations while acquiring fundamental knowledge and skills in a second field. Students graduate with a minor certificate upon successful completion.
These double major and minor opportunities help students develop analytical thinking, critical evaluation, and applied diplomacy-management skills, contributing to a strong position in a competitive and dynamic professional environment. For application requirements, success criteria, and quota details, please contact your department advisor.
Graduates of the Political Science and International Relations Department can work in the public sector, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; in the later stages of their careers, they can serve as secretary general, consul, consul general, and ambassador, representing Turkey abroad. The National Intelligence Organization is another field pursued by graduates. Additionally, ministries’ overseas representations also employ our graduates.
In recent years, private sector companies increasingly hire individuals trained in international systems, international trade, international politics, foreign policy, political science, and foreign policy analysis. Graduates can work in numerous international organizations such as those under the United Nations, the European Union, the Turkish Council, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the Economic Cooperation Organization.
In the first academic year of our Political Science and International Relations program, foundational courses related to the field and academia are provided. Specialized courses, which are rarely included in other universities’ programs, such as Time and Project Management, Basic Logic, Mathematics and Statistics, History and Philosophy of Science, and Human Geography, are offered alongside Research Methods and Basic Information Technologies courses.
The courses that distinguish our department include region-specific courses covering Continental Europe, the Middle East, Eurasia, the Far East, Africa, and the Anglophone World, Turkey’s Social Structure, International Politics, International Law (over two semesters), Turkish Democracy History, and a Graduation Project. Elective courses such as Equestrian Training, World Cuisines, Disaster Management, Quality Management Systems and Standards, Strategy and Security, Cultural Preferences Management, and Effective and Beautiful Speaking are also offered.
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Program Name |
Fee |
| Political Science and International Relations (Scholarship) | - |
| Political Science and International Relations (50% Discount) | 247,500 TRY |
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Program Name |
Quota |
2024-YKS Minimum Score |
2024-YKS Success Ranking |
| Political Science and International Relations (Scholarship) | 5 | 278.99 | 515,058 |
| Political Science and International Relations (50% Discount) | 31 | 147.23 | 1,703,791 |
For the 2025–2026 academic year, the total quota is 36 students, 5 with scholarships and 31 with a 50% discount.
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Program Name |
Additional Quota |
Martyr / Veteran Relative |
Earthquake Victim Candidate |
2025-YKS Minimum Score |
| Political Science and International Relations (Scholarship) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 287.89070 |
| Political Science and International Relations (50% Discount) | 29 | 0 | 0 | * |
Programs without a minimum score (marked with “*”) can be selected by all candidates who have a score.
