The Department of Political Science and Public Administration (PSPA) at Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University’s Faculty of Political Sciences trains students to become competent graduates who can analyze political and administrative processes from the local to the global with a scientific perspective, produce evidence-based policies, and work effectively in multilingual and multicultural environments.
Undergraduate Program (English)
The PSPA undergraduate program lasts four years (excluding the preparatory year) and the language of instruction is English. In the first two years, students build a strong foundation in political science, administrative sciences, research methods, law, economics, and sociology; in the upper years, they can deepen their studies with courses such as Turkish political life, comparative politics, administrative law, urban policies, local governments, and environmental politics.
In the third and fourth years, our elective courses focus on democracy and political theory, identity, gender, political behavior, migration, regional studies, environment and climate, the politics of technology, as well as public administration, public policy, and political economy.
Internationalization and Exchange
Through Erasmus+, our students can benefit from student exchange opportunities with some universities in Europe. Current agreements and application procedures are announced on the International Relations Office website.
Graduate Programs
Our department offers English-medium Master’s (with thesis) and PhD programs, as well as a Turkish Non-Thesis Master’s (Evening Program). These programs equip students aiming for careers in academia, public institutions, local governments, civil society organizations (NGOs), the private sector, and international organizations with advanced theoretical and practical competencies.
Academic Structure
PSPA consists of five divisions: Political and Administrative Sciences, Administrative Sciences, Urbanization and Environmental Issues, Politics and Social Sciences, and Legal Sciences.
Why PSPA?
100% English-medium education and a rich course portfolio
Double Major/Minor options for an interdisciplinary learning path
International experience opportunities through Erasmus+
Wide career prospects in the public sector (central and local government agencies), private sector, think tanks, civil society organizations, and international organizations
Contact and Campus
Our department is located on the Esenboğa Campus. Current contact information and announcements are available on our department web page.