Political Sciences and International Relations
Faculty of Law

About Department

The study program in Political Science and International Relations offers a wide range of subjects, focusing on providing students with both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field. The main aim of the program is to train students to understand and analyze domestic and international political changes and to prepare them for a successful career in the field of political science and international relations. For this purpose, the courses offered focus on the latest and most relevant theoretical perspectives in political sciences and international relations, and insight into global political trends, with a particular emphasis on Euro-Atlantic integrations. The program is taught in English, underscoring the international character of our student body, and is structured in such a way to cover a variety of topics, such as political systems, policy making, contemporary geopolitics, political theory and philosophy, EU institutions and policies, international organizations, and diplomacy, among others. Hence, the program in Political Science and International Relations provides future graduates with the competencies to be competitive in the international labor market in the field of political sciences and international relations. After completing their undergraduate studies, graduates in Political Science and International Relations could continue their education in the second cycle of studies with the Master's program in International Politics at the International Balkan University.

Available Quota: 40 students
Tuition Fee (Balkan): €2000.00/year
Tuition Fee (International): €3000.00/year
Duration: 4/year(s)
ECTs: 240

Social Sciences

Political Sciences

Political Science and International Relations

General Requirements
  • Candidates with completed secondary education, in accordance with Article 134, paragraph 2
  • All candidates must take an internal exam to assess their knowledge of the English language
  • Candidates who do not achieve a minimum score of 60/100 points need to attend the Preparatory School
  • Diplomatic Service
  • Policy Advisor
  • Political Analyst

Academic Staff

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Coordinator

Kire Sharlamanov

ksharlamanov@ibu.edu.mk
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Prof. Dr.

Bejtulla Demiri

b.demiri@ibu.edu.mk
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Prof. Dr.

Mevludin Ibish

m.ibis@ibu.edu.mk
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Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Ivan Ivanov

ivan.ivanov@ibu.edu.mk
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Asst. Prof. Dr.

Mare Ushkovska

mare.ushkovska@ibu.edu.mk
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Asst. Prof. Dr.

Sumeyye Acikgoz

sumeyye.acikgoz@ibu.edu.mk
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Teaching Assistant

Muhammed Fatih Kaytan

mfatihkaytan@ibu.edu.mk
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Teaching Assistant

Omer Cem Ulutas

omer.ulutas@ibu.edu.mk
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Teaching Assistant

Sezer Ferhad

ferhad.sezer@ibu.edu.mk

Course Plan

First Year
ENG 101
English Language I
Semester Fall
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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POL 101
Sociology
Semester Fall
Weekly Hours
2 + 2
ECTS Credits
6.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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POL 102.3
Introduction to International Relations
Semester Fall
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
6.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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IEC 101.1
Basics of Economy
Semester Fall
Weekly Hours
2 + 2
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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PR 103
History of Civilizations
Semester Fall
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
4.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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МК 101.2
Macedonian Language I
Semester Fall
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
4.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 1
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TUR 101.2
Turkish Language I
Semester Fall
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
4.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 1
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ENG 102
English Language II
Semester Spring
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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POL 103.3
Introduction to Politics
Semester Spring
Weekly Hours
2 + 2
ECTS Credits
6.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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POL 104.3
Theories of International Relations
Semester Spring
Weekly Hours
2 + 2
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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POL 105.3
Introduction to Law
Semester Spring
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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POL 106.3
Philosophy of Law and Politics
Semester Spring
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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MK 102.2
Macedonian Language II
Semester Spring
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
4.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 1
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TUR 102.2
Turkish Language II
Semester Spring
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
4.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 1
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Second Year
POL 201.3
State Building and International Relations
Semester Fall
Weekly Hours
2 + 2
ECTS Credits
6.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 2
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POL 202.3
European Politics
Semester Fall
Weekly Hours
2 + 2
ECTS Credits
6.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 2
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POL 203.3
International Political Systems
Semester Fall
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 2
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POL 204.3
Media and International Relations
Semester Fall
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 2
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POL 209.3
Sociology of International Relations
Semester Fall
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
4.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 2
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POL 313.3
International Environmental Protection Policies
Semester Fall
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
4.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 2
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POL 408.3
Global Migration Policies
Semester Spring
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
4.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 2
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POL 210.3
Management of International Civil Organizations
Semester Spring
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
4.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 2
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POL 205.3
International Peace and Conflicts
Semester Spring
Weekly Hours
2 + 2
ECTS Credits
6.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 2
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POL 206.3
International Organizations
Semester Spring
Weekly Hours
2 + 2
ECTS Credits
6.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 2
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POL 207.3
Dynamics and International Political Changes
Semester Spring
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 2
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POL 208.3
Constitutional Law
Semester Spring
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 2
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