Total tuition
$870
Duration
4 yr
Language
English
Degree
PhD / Doctorate
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Near East UniversityNicosia, N. CyprusAI snapshot
International Relations is a 4 yr, English-taught phd / doctorate program at Near East University in Nicosia, North Cyprus. The total program tuition is €800. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.
Program overview
The PhD in International Relations at Near East University offers a comprehensive exploration of global politics, diplomacy, and international law. Students engage in critical analysis and research, preparing them for influential roles in the international arena.
Internationally accredited degree
Internship & co-op opportunities
English-taught, no Turkish required
Pathway to work permits after graduation
How applying works
Five simple steps from application to enrollment. We handle the paperwork with you.
- 1
Apply
Free, about 5 minutes with an advisor
- 2
Offer letter
Usually within 48 hours
- 3
Confirm & deposit
Accept your offer and reserve your seat
- 4
Visa support
We guide your student visa, usually 4–8 weeks
- 5
Arrival & enrollment
Land, register and start classes
Core curriculum
Representative modules from the program, your advisor shares the full syllabus.
Career paths
Roles this program prepares you for.
Graduate outcomes
Where Business, administration & law graduates in Türkiye typically end up (bachelor's graduates).
National average, all fields: 75.9%
18.7 months
79.4%
Field-level · nationalSource:TÜİK, Higher Education Employment Indicators, 2024
Admission requirements
- Completed application form (we fill it with you)
- High-school or bachelor transcripts (translated)
- Diploma or certificate of completion
- Valid passport copy
- English proficiency, or a free preparatory year
Required documents
Prepare these before applying, we double-check everything for you.
Frequently asked questions
The duration of the PhD program typically varies, but it generally takes several years to complete, depending on the individual's research progress.
International Relations covers topics like diplomacy, global politics, international law, security studies, and international organizations.
Near East University is located in Nicosia, North Cyprus, a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage.
The program is taught in English, making it accessible to a wide range of international students.
It runs 4 yr, taught in English.
The total tuition for the whole program is €800. SIT's application and counselling service is 100% free.
What students say
“The architecture studios at Near East University stay open late, and critique sessions with professors are genuinely constructive. Nicosia is small, so I walk to campus and spend my savings on model materials instead of transport.”
“I came for Acting without speaking a word of Turkish; the preparatory year got me stage-ready. Performing in the campus theatre in front of a full hall last spring is a memory I will keep forever.”
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