


About the Program
The Master’s Program on International Relations teaches its students to think analytically on theories combining local studies and international relations. The program adopts an interdisciplinary approach as a requirement of the changing dynamics of the international systems. During the thesis program, students must take seven courses, undertake seminar and prepare a master’s thesis. As for the non-thesis program, the students must take ten courses and prepare a graduation project. The Theory of International Relations and the Problems of International Security are the core courses in both programs. The elective courses focus on topics such as universal history, political philosophy, European integration, globalization and international associations, Turkish-Greek relations, Turkish foreign policy.
Education Opportunities
The graduates of this program can either earn M.A. Diploma (thesis program) or M.A. Certificate (non-thesis program) providing a basis for future academic studies such as Ph.D. in international relations or similar disciplines. The students can also apply for the integrated graduate program of Ph.D. on International Relations before completing their master’s thesis. The program has two options: thesis and non-thesis.

Career Areas
International Relations M.A. Diploma offers job opportunities in diplomacy, politics, bureaucracy, media and academia in both local and international arenas. Although international organizations and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of countries are the most suitable offices for the graduates, the diploma also provides good opportunities in different working areas such as the media sector, or international relations department of global private companies.
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 modules
First Semester
THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Course code
INRE501Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE
Course code
INRE5X1Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE
Course code
INRE5X2Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE
Course code
INRE5X3Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
Second Semester
PROBLEMS IN INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
Course code
INRE503Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8SEMINAR
Course code
INRE590Credit
0Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE
Course code
INRE5X4Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE
Course code
INRE5X5Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
Third Semester
THESIS
Course code
INRE500Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
Optional modules
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE
Course code
INRE101Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND GLOBALIZATION
Course code
INRE548Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD POLITICS
Course code
INRE104Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
Course code
INRE546Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8ISSUES IN EUROPEAN INTEGRATION
Course code
INRE502Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8CURRENT WORLD EVENTS
Course code
INRE534Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
MIDDLE EAST IN WORLD AFFAIRS
Course code
INRE556Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8POLITICS OF PEACE AND CONFLICT IN DEEPLY DIVIDED SOCIETIES
Course code
INRE562Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
GLOBAL HISTORY
Course code
INRE504Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS I
Course code
INRE201Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
DEMOCRATIZATION AND THE CIVIL SOCIETY IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Course code
INRE560Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
GLOBAL POLITICS
Course code
INRE511Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS II
Course code
INRE202Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
CRITICAL THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Course code
INRE544Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ISSUES IN EURO-MEDITERRANEAN POLITICS
Course code
INRE535Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES
Course code
INRE554Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ISSUES IN TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY
Course code
INRE505Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
CURRENT ISSUE IN TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY
Course code
INRE506Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8GLOBALIZATION AND INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
Course code
INRE525Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
MEDIA AND INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT
Course code
INRE561Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF WORLD CULTURES
Course code
INRE519Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
NEW COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
Course code
COMM510Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
10ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
Course code
COMM508Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
10SCIENCE FICTION FILM AND LITERATURE
Course code
COMM531Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
10FILM AESTHETICS
Course code
COMM513Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
10HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Course code
BUSN512Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
Course code
BUSN513Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8NEGOTIATION TECHNIQUES AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Course code
BUSN540Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
LANGUAGE OF SCIENCE AND CRITICAL EVALUATION
Course code
BUSN519Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Course code
INRE501Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
PROBLEMS IN INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
Course code
INRE503Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORY I
Course code
INR209Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORY II
Course code
INR210Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
INTERNATIONAL LAW I
Course code
ILAW331Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
Course code
BUSN558Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
Course code
BUSN535Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
TURKISH GREEK RELATIONS
Course code
INRE549Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
LEADING, TRANSFORMATION AND CHANGE
Course code
BUSN508Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Course code
INR446Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
ORGANIZATION BEHAVIOUR
Course code
BUSN566Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
7INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Course code
INRE341Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
INTERNATIONAL LAW II
Course code
ILAW332Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
6POLITICS OF CYPRUS AND CYPRUS CONFLICT
Course code
INRE555Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Course code
BUSN521Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
INDUSTRIAL, ORGANIZATIONAL AND WORK BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
Course code
BUSN556Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8MESSAGE DESIGN AND MEDIA MANAGEMENT
Course code
COMM503Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
10OPERATION MANAGEMENT
Course code
BUSN506Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
7INTERNATIONAL LAW II
Course code
ILAW332Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT
Course code
BUSN250Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
6INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
Course code
BUSN101Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
COMPARATIVE POLITICS-I
Course code
INRE321Credit
0Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
MARKETING
Course code
EASC331Credit
0Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
5Students 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.
TR Applicants- Required documents:
- Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
- Bachelor’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
- Valid ALES result document (must not exceed 5 years),
- Documents to prove English proficiency for English language departments,
- Scanned copy of passport or identity card.
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TRNC Applicants- Required documents:
- Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
- Bachelor’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;
- Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
- Bachelor’s Degree 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
- 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.
Fee per course | € 350,00 |
Fee for thesis | € 1.050,00 |
Fee for seminar | € 120,00 |
Scientific Foundation per course | € 150,00 |
Registration and other fees* | € 245,00 |
Student Union fee | € 50,00 |
VAT Exc. |
*Applies to 1st. Year students. € 195,00 for others.