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GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Graduate School of Economics and Social Sciences
Archaeology
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Conference Interpreting
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International Relations
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (MA, PhD)


Program Information: Please follow the link

Online Application: The Department accepts only online applications. Please follow the link

Requirements:
These are minimum necessary scores for applying to International Relations MA & Ph.D. programs.

CGPA MA & PhD:
2.75 to be considered for a tuition fee studentship
3.00 to be considered for a stipend and tuition fee studentship (amounts will vary)
ALES MA: 65 (equally-weighted)
PhD: 70 (equally-weighted)
ALES requirement is waived for applicants with GRE scores.
GRE MA: 950 (minimum verbal and quantitative total) and 3,5 in analytical writing

PhD: 1100 (minimum verbal and quantitative total) and 4,0 in analytical writing
English
Proficiency
MA & PhD:
TOEFL [(213 CBT) or iBT (82) or PBT (550)] or IELTS (6.5) or KPDS (87) or ÜDS (87)
Proof of Degree MA: bachelors degree
PhD: graduate degree (if already obtained)
Transcripts MA: undergraduate transcripts
PhD: undergraduate & graduate transcripts (most recent one available at the time of application)
Statement of
Purpose
1 page in English (about research interests)
Letter of
Recommendation
3 letters (mailed in sealed envelope to Graduate Admissions Office)
Other A sample essay written in English and a CV
Application
Deadline
16 May 2011
Date of
composition exam

29 May 2011, Sunday
(An essay question which blends IR Theory knowledge and explanations of current events)

Date of
Interview
7 June 2011, Tuesday
Contact Persons
E-mail / Phone

Department of International Relations
ir@bilkent.edu.tr
+90 312 290 1067

Fax +90 312 266 4326