Applications Open for the School of Politics 26 Certificate Program

Applications Open for the School of Politics 26 Certificate Program

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A Bahçeşehir University classic and a first in Türkiye in terms of its name, format and content, the School of Politics program organized by the School of Government and Leadership of the Bahçeşehir University International Leadership Application and Research Center (ULMER) meets its participants in the classroom again in 2026 with renewed topics and guests.

Having hosted many figures who make up the decision-making and opinion-forming mechanisms of the country's administration, including presidents, prime ministers, ministers, ambassadors, members of parliament, opinion leaders and distinguished academics, the School of Politics has raised its own bar every academic year with the support of its valued guests and the interest of its participants.

The aim of the School of Politics program is to equip today's and tomorrow's leadership candidates with objective knowledge and data so that they can adapt to the changing profile of politics and politicians in a globalizing world. In the program, important events and periods in Türkiye's history are conveyed not only theoretically but also through their cause-and-effect relationships, by politicians, academics, diplomats, economists, scientists and business leaders who were directly involved in them.

This year, the School of Politics certificate program is held on Saturdays during the March–May period. The language of the program is Turkish. Sessions will take place every Saturday from 10:00 to 13:00. The program is held as separate sessions on different topics each week, and each session ends with a Q&A segment. In addition, a new format with interactive post-session activities will be introduced this year.

At the end of the program, a certificate is awarded to participants who meet the attendance requirement (80%) and successfully complete the end-of-program evaluation. Participants who meet the attendance requirement are also considered entitled to a certificate of participation.Since "School of Politics 22", School of Politics certificates have gained the status of a recognized training certificate that can be verified via e-Devlet. The School of Politics 26 program is held with the same status.The program will be held at the Bahçeşehir University South Campus.*

 

Organized by Bahçeşehir University ULMER, School of Politics 2026 invites its participants to a dynamic learning process in the fields of politics, leadership and public administration with its renewed look, strengthened content and interactive activities this year.

Enriched with current political debates, case analyses and interactive work, the program aims to offer participants a multidimensional perspective.

Program Fee and Payment Information:

Total:5,000 TL

50% scholarship for students enrolled in any higher education institution:2,500 TL

For people with disabilities, veterans and relatives of martyrs, the program isfree of charge.

🗓 28 March – 23 May 2026
📍 Bahçeşehir University

📌 Registrations are open!

 

**Candidates who are not citizens of the Republic of Türkiye may apply with temporary ID numbers starting with 9.

***ULMER-HLO reserves the right to continue the program online in cases such as public health concerns or disasters.

****ULMER-HLO may change dates, times and topics in extraordinary circumstances.

*****During the program, online sessions open to all registered participants may be added on Sundays so that some of the topics specified or added in the plan can be covered in more detail and more effectively.