Bachelor in International Relations

International Relations studies how states, international organizations, and non-state actors interact, covering diplomacy, foreign policy, international law, security studies, and global political economy. Coursework typically includes political theory, comparative politics, international organizations, regional studies, and research methods, building analytical skills for understanding global affairs. Graduates pursue careers in diplomacy, international organizations, government agencies, journalism, non-governmental organizations, and international business, or continue into graduate study in political science, law, or public policy. This bachelor program is taught in English over 4 years at Doğuş University in İstanbul, Turkey. As a private university located in İstanbul, a city that bridges Europe and Asia and hosts numerous consulates and international businesses, the program gives students direct exposure to the kind of global affairs environment the discipline studies. This positions graduates well for roles that require cross-cultural and geopolitical understanding.