Bachelor in International Relations

International Relations studies how states, international organizations, and other actors interact on the global stage, covering diplomacy, foreign policy, international law, and global political economy. Coursework typically includes international relations theory, comparative politics, international law and organizations, foreign policy analysis, and global political economy, alongside regional studies and research methods for analyzing international affairs. Students learn to analyze international conflicts and cooperation, interpret foreign policy decisions, and evaluate the role of institutions such as the United Nations or regional bodies in global governance. Graduates typically pursue careers in diplomacy and foreign service, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, journalism, and further graduate study in international affairs or political science. This bachelor's program at Özyeğin University in İstanbul, Turkey runs over 4 years and is taught in English, the working language of much international diplomacy and global affairs literature. İstanbul's location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, and its history as a center of geopolitical importance, offers students a distinctive vantage point for studying international relations. The program combines theoretical coursework with regional and policy-focused study, aiming to prepare graduates for roles that require cross-cultural and geopolitical understanding.