About the Program
Our Ph.D. program aims to teach students the analysis and exploration of the changing structure of international relations in a theoretical and comprehensive manner. Ph.D. students are provided with the necessary tools enabling them to develop analytical and critical skills. Essential aims of our program are; ensuring careers in public and private institutions, and supporting the academic and scientific studies on international relations in our university and in North Cyprus. Our program adopts a comprehensive approach and includes debates on theoretical issues. The curriculum is regularly updated and adapted to the changing structure of global international relations education system to fulfil the expectations and requirements of our university.
Education Opportunities
Ph.D. in International Relations program is comprised of advanced elective courses for graduate students to specialize in. The courses are given in advanced fields such as international relations theory, security issues, political economy, Middle East, political philosophy, comparative cultural analysis, conflict and conflict studies, and the like. Upon successful completion of the courses, students take a "scientific qualification examination". This examination consists of two steps: Written and oral. The written exam consists of three different areas from the field of international relations and the oral exam reassesses students’ analytical performance in those areas. Those who succeed in the exam proceed to the Ph.D. thesis writing stage and after the approval of the thesis proposal, they attend the Ph.D. supervision juries at the end of each semester. In accordance with the regulations of our university; students, prior to their thesis defense jury, have to publish an article, related to their thesis topic, in a journal indexed in SSCI, AHCI, SCI or SCI expanded.
Career Areas
The Department of International Relations aims to train students to not only become experts in their chosen field, but also be able to work with an international vision. In short, using their ability and background students will be able to put their theoretical and professional knowledge into practice in organizations such as:
International and National Organizations (United Nations, European Union, IMF, etc.);
Public Institutions;
Multinational Companies;
Visual and Printed Press;
Non- Profit Organizations;
Universities;
Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
International relations branches of national, international and global institutions also employ our graduates.
Contact
Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Sciences and Education Center, GE106
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2776
Institute E-mail: ciu-institute@ciu.edu.tr
Compulsory Courses
First Semester
ELECTIVE I
Course code
INRE6X1Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE II
Course code
INRE6X2Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE III
Course code
INRE6X3Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE IV
Course code
INRE6X4Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE V
Course code
INRE6X5Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE VI
Course code
INRE6X6Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
Second Semester
THESIS
Course code
INRE600Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
QUALIFICATION EXAM
Course code
INRE650Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
SEMINAR
Course code
INRE690Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
Philosophy of Science
Course code
PHIL601Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8Elective Courses
Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.
TRNC Applicants- Required documents:
- Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Diploma
- Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
- Documents to prove English proficiency for English language departments,
- Scanned copy of passport or identity card.
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Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree, or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.
International Applicants- Required documents:
- A valid Bachelor’s Degree and transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
- A valid Master’s Degree and transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
- Evidence of English Language competence: TOEFL (65 IBT) or IELTS (5.5). Students without these documents will take the CIU English proficiency exam on campus following arrival.
- Scanned copy of international passport/birth certificate
- CV
- Ph.D. research proposal
- Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application)
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Cyprus International University provides academic scholarships for its students as an incentive for success, with most students benefiting from 50%, 75% or 100% scholarships or discounted tuition fees. Click for more information.
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| Fee per course | € 650,00 |
| Fee for thesis (4 Semesters) | € 2.600,00 |
| Fee for seminar | € 200,00 |
| Scientific Foundation per course | € 150,00 |
| Annual Registration Fee | € 295,00 |
| VAT Exc. |