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  • Are there hybrid courses in the 2025 edition?
    The 2025 edition is comprised of only online courses.
  • Can I participate online in the face-to-face classes?
    The 2025 Edition will hold only online courses.
  • Are the online course videos uploaded for later viewing? Can I watch these videos on my own time instead of attending the scheduled online courses?
    Courses are designed around engagement in online class activities. Hence, regular attendance is required. Whether the lectures will be recorded and uploaded to the Learning Management System is at the discretion of the instructor. In cases where videos are uploaded, students are still expected to attend the scheduled online courses. Only student who attend 80% or more of the online courses will receive a certificate of participation from the Summer School.
  • I am not a political science student / expert. Can I still participate in the summer school?
    The summer school is open to all those interested in methodology in social sciences.
  • I am an undergraduate student. Can I participate?
    This course is developed for graduate students and academics. Still, there can be exceptions made for undergraduate students on the basis of transcripts and motivation letters. If you are an undergraduate student and wish to participate in our summer method school, please send your transcript and motivation letter explaining why you wish to participate in this course. Both documents should be sent to ipsa-abu@antalya.edu.tr
  • Is there any specific currency that I need to pay in?
    All participants pay in US Dollars.
  • Why do I pay in US Dollars?
    We host international participants and academics in this program. Collecting the tuition fees in different currencies would make administration complicated especially with the current fluctuations in the currency rates.
  • Do I get a discount if I register for more than one course?
    Unfortunately, there is no discount for partcipants that attend both weeks of the summer school.
  • Is it possible to get funding for personal expenses or a tuition fee waiver?
    Yes, participation funds are available. Please access grant application details via the link on the registration page. You can also check for funding available at your department and/or Erasmus Offices in your own institution.
  • Can I get a refund of my registration fee in the case of an unexpected situation?
    In exceptioanl cases and up until the last week before courses begin (Aug.18th), participants may cancel their registration and request to be refunded. However, a 10% administrative fee will be charged in case of a cancellation.
  • Will the Summer School offer course completion certificates to participants?
    Yes, participants who successfully complete the course (with at least 80% attendance) will be given a certificate of participation.
  • Is there a possibility for the department (or Faculty/or University) to grant ECTS credits?
    Yes. The sending institution can decide to count the course taken at IPSA Summer School within their curriculum. Recognizing credits for each course is fully at the discretion of the sending institution. Upon request by the sending institution, local organizers will provide them with details on the prerequisites for successfully completing the course (including assignments and number of hours). A written exam can be administered at the wish of the participants. Exams are prepared and graded by the course instructor.
  • Why do I select two different courses?
    Participants are expected to indicate preferences in case it is not possible to place them in their preferred course(s).
  • What will happen if I cannot be placed in my selected course?
    You will be placed in your 2nd or 3rd preferences. Course allocations are done on a first come, first served basis.
  • How many participants will be in each course?
    Each course will have a minumum of 10 and a maximum of 20 participants.
  • I have a different question / comment. How can a contact you?
    Please send an e-mail to us via ipsa-abu@antalya.edu.tr
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