Overview

Özyeğin University International Relations and Globalization (IRG) Thesis Master's Program offers its graduates the opportunity to pursue a doctorate in political sciences and related fields at leading universities in Turkey and the world; and/or become leaders, managers, and policymakers in public institutions, civil society, political parties, and international organizations. This program aims to provide preparation and equipment at the most advanced international standards for researcher, educator, and practitioner roles.

Today, political, economic, environmental, and health-related problems emerging on a global scale necessitate new approaches that require multi-level thinking by establishing local, national, and global connections in problem-solving in all areas of public life. At the same time, it requires interdisciplinary approaches, including disciplines such as politics, economics, sociology, and psychology. The International Relations and Globalization Master's program will enable you to understand how local, national, and international institutions deal with global problems, to acquire theoretical and empirical equipment to evaluate developing problems, to understand the best examples of governance and communication in the world, to analyze empirical data-based research and policy-making, and to gain reasoning skills.

Due to the multidimensional nature of global governance, the program also covers international relations, public policies, political theories, political economy, and sociology from a multidisciplinary perspective. The program offers an ideal education leading to a professional career for those who want to work in international, national, and regional institutions, public and non-governmental organizations, and private companies addressing global problems, in addition to an academic career.

The faculty members of Özyeğin University Department of International Relations consist of respected scientists who are active in their fields and have active research programs in the most prominent international organizations and institutions. IRG master's program offers its students the opportunity to get involved in these research projects and gain experience.

In applications to the program, priority will be given to candidates who have the desire and potential to work in these research programs. Although Özyeğin University provides various scholarship opportunities, candidates are also advised to apply for Tübitak (2210) and similar scholarships. These scholarships are considered an indicator of the candidate's academic potential.

Özyeğin University International Relations and Globalization (IRG) Thesis Master's Program started education in the 2022-2023 academic year.