Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences | Department of Political Science and Public Administration (English)

Last Updated: 21/09/2026

Our program is a visionary and dynamic structure consisting of academicians who are experts in their fields, strong in terms of number, title and qualifications, and who handle academic, social and consultancy studies together. The aim is to educate students as individuals with basic skills, national awareness, visionary perspective, analytical thinking and high academic background. The department's fields of study consist of subjects in the fields of Political Science, Comparative Politics, Public Administration, Management Sciences, Communication, Local Administrations, Urbanization and Environmental Problems, and Law. The most basic goal of the department is to ensure that students are successful in the professional and technical exams they will encounter and in their business lives, and to provide them with the positions they target in public and private sector organizations (manager, expert, administrative judge, inspector, academician, etc.). It is also important for students to gain environmental, ecological, social, political, legal, cultural, strategic and economic perspectives, to establish their own businesses, and to enter business life as entrepreneurs on an individual or partnership basis.

Admission to the programme is based on the relevant higher education legislation and the central placement procedures administered by the Centre for Assessment, Selection and Placement (ÖSYM). Candidates who are offered a place in the programme must complete their registration within the deadlines announced in the University's academic calendar and registration announcements, in accordance with the applicable legislation. To complete final registration, candidates must satisfy all general and programme-specific admission requirements. Admission through horizontal transfer is conducted in accordance with the relevant legislation and the principles established by the relevant academic unit. The application and admission procedures for international students are carried out in accordance with the applicable legislation.

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the relevant higher education legislation, the University's regulations governing education, examinations and assessment, and the institutional principles for exemption and credit transfer. Students may apply, within the specified deadlines, for exemption and credit transfer based on courses successfully completed at another higher education institution or on equivalent prior learning. Applications are evaluated by the relevant board or commission with due consideration of course content, credit/ECTS values, grades obtained, and their compatibility with the curriculum and learning outcomes of the relevant programme.

All students enrolled at Anadolu University are assigned a faculty academic advisor to provide guidance and support throughout their studies. Academic advisors offer counselling from the beginning of the student's academic programme until graduation, assisting students with academic, administrative, and other matters related to university life. In particular, advisors provide guidance during course registration and course selection processes, monitor students' academic progress, and support them in making informed decisions regarding their educational pathways.
For further information, please refer to the Academic Advising Directive of Anadolu University.

The programme is delivered in face-to-face / blended mode. Students are enrolled on the programme as (full-time / part-time) students. Teaching and learning activities are conducted in accordance with the programme curriculum, including the semester structure, scheduled class hours, practical components, and, where applicable, online learning environments.

A variety of assessment methods such as mid-term(s), assignment(s), exercise(s), project(s), practice(s), and a final exam are implemented in the programme. Assessment methods may include classical test(s), multiple-choice test(s), homework(s), performance evaluation(s), and product evaluation(s). In order to graduate from the programme, cumulative GPA must be minimum 2.00. A course grade is constituted by evaluating the above stated elements and given by using letters. Letter grades and their associated coefficients are as follows;

Grade	Coefficient
AA	4,0
AB	3,7
BA	3,3
BB	3,0
BC	2,7
CB	2,3
CC	2,0
CD	1,7
DC	1,3
DD	1,0
FF	0,0

A student is required to successfully complete the designated program of courses meet a minimum of 240 ECTS credit requirement and have a minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00 and no FF, DZ or YZ grades.

To be awarded a Bachelor's Degree, students must successfully complete all compulsory and elective courses specified in the curriculum of the programme in which they are enrolled, together with any required internship, practical training, project, or other academic requirements. To qualify for graduation, students must successfully complete at least 240 ECTS credits, have no failed courses, achieve the minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) specified in the relevant regulations (at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale), and fulfil all other graduation requirements prescribed by the programme.

Students who successfully fulfil all programme requirements are awarded a Bachelor's Degree Diploma in Department of Political Science and Public Administration (English) Graduates obtain a Level 6 (Bachelor's Degree) qualification within the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF).

Our graduates can work in the public sector; provided that they meet the qualifications required by the relevant institution or organization in central exams (KPSS), or in ministries and other public institutions through special exams held by those. They can work as; assistants, experts, inspectors and managers at various levels. Again, in the public sector; they can work as district governors and administrative judges, which are recruited through special exams and interviews. In addition; they have an opportunity to work in various non-governmental organizations and international organizations, public and private banks, advertising, research and consultancy companies. Another option is academic career opportunities, which requires one to begin master's or doctoral education as the first step.

Graduates of the programme are eligible to apply for Master's Degree programmes (with or without a thesis) in accordance with the relevant legislation governing graduate education and the admission requirements of the receiving higher education institution.


PROF. DR. SEZGİN AÇIKALIN