Political Science and Public Administration are two closely related fields. These areas focus on the scientific study of political and administrative issues. The Political Science and Public Administration Department deals with the processes of allocation of resources and values within the political system. Academically, the department covers topics such as power, authority, legitimacy, social class, gender, ethnic composition, and political participation, as well as institutions and structures like the state, government, political parties, pressure groups, and international organizations. The program is suitable for students curious about politics, history, reading, and analyzing developments in Turkey and the world, offering opportunities to work in a wide range of fields.
Cappadocia University’s Political Science and Public Administration Department offers special courses such as Political Anthropology, Political Sociology, and Public Reason Studio, delivered interactively by guest speakers and faculty experts. Concepts related to Political Science and Public Administration are taught in both Turkish and English, allowing our graduates to follow relevant literature in two languages. Additionally, elective courses such as Equestrian Training, Cultural Preferences Management, Effective Public Speaking, and Media Psychology are offered to enhance students' social and cultural development.
Graduates can work as administrative judges, administrative prosecutors, experts in the Council of State and Court of Accounts, as well as in ministries such as State Planning Organization, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, local government units, Treasury, Foreign Trade, financial institutions, and banks as mid- and senior-level managers. They can also hold senior management positions in private institutions. Moreover, graduates can pursue master's and doctoral programs at universities or work as research/teaching assistants.
In the first academic year, students are given basic courses related to the field and academia. Specialized courses not found in other universities’ programs include Time and Project Management, Basic Logic, Mathematics and Statistics, History and Philosophy of Science, and Human Geography, alongside Research Methods and Basic Information Technology.
Courses that distinguish our department include Political Psychology, Political Science and Public Administration in Turkey, Public Reason Studio (two semesters with guest speakers), Turkey’s Political Structure, Political Ideologies, History of Turkish Democracy (I and II), and Graduation Project. Additionally, elective courses such as Equestrian Training, International Logistics and Transportation, Cultural Preferences Management, and Effective Public Speaking are offered.
Students in the Political Science and Public Administration Department can benefit from the following double major and minor programs to broaden their academic horizons and enhance interdisciplinary skills.
Students accepted into double major programs can complete a second bachelor's degree simultaneously with their main major, earning two separate diplomas. This enables them to combine public administration knowledge with expertise in another field, gaining a competitive advantage in the job market.
Minor programs allow students to maintain focus on their main major while acquiring basic knowledge and skills in a second discipline; upon successful completion, students receive a minor certificate.
These opportunities help students develop analytical thinking, critical interpretation, and applied management skills, preparing a strong foundation for competitive and dynamic career goals. For application requirements, success criteria, and quota details, please contact your department advisor.
| No. | Program Competencies |
| 1 | Explain concepts, theories, and approaches related to Political Science and Public Administration. |
| 2 | Have command over the Political Science and Public Administration literature. |
| 3 | Explain national, regional, and international social, political, and administrative systems, processes, and key actors. |
| 4 | Analyze and evaluate central and local applications in the field of Public Administration. |
| 5 | Contribute to the field; participate in policy-making at local, regional, and national levels. |
| 6 | Follow developments in the field and professional knowledge using at least a B1 level foreign language, and communicate effectively in writing and speaking with colleagues. |
| 7 | Possess individual skills and creativity and reflect them in teamwork. |
| 8 | Recognize the applications of AI, big data, and digital technologies in psychology and use these technologies effectively and ethically for knowledge acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and presentation. |
| 9 | Adopt a lifelong learning approach. |
| 10 | Act in accordance with ethical values and scientific standards in theoretical and practical work. |
| 11 | Acquire analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. |
| 12 | Be sensitive to contemporary values and society. |
| Program Name | Tuition Fee | |
| Political Science and Public Administration (Scholarship) | - | |
| Political Science and Public Administration (50% Discount) | 247,500 TL |
| Program Name | Quota | 2024-YKS Minimum Score | 2024-YKS Success Rank |
| Political Science and Public Administration (Scholarship) | 5 | 270.75 | 594,154 |
| Political Science and Public Administration (50% Discount) | 34 | 160.93 | 1,702,660 |
For the 2025-2026 academic year, the total quota is 39 students: 5 with scholarships and 34 with 50% discounts.
| Program Name | Additional Quota | Martyr/Veteran Relative | Earthquake Victim Candidate | 2025-YKS Minimum Score |
| Political Science and Public Administration (Scholarship) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 290.27707 |
| Political Science and Public Administration (50% Discount) | 27 | 0 | 0 | * |
Programs without a minimum score (marked with “*”) can be preferred by all candidates with a score.
