Question 1

I am not a political science student / expert. Can I still participate in the summer school?

Accepted Answer

The summer school is open to all those interested in methodology in social sciences.

Question 2

I am an undergraduate student. Can I participate?

Accepted Answer

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 to our summer method school, please send your transcript and motivation letter explaining why you wish to participate to this course. Both documents should be sent to ipsa-abu@antalya.edu.tr

Question 3

Is there any specific currency that I need to pay in?

Accepted Answer

All participants pay in US Dollars.

Question 4

Why do I pay in US Dollars?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Do I get a discount if I register into more than one course?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, there will be no discount if partcipants attend both of the weeks.

Question 6

Is it possible to get funding for personal expenses or a tuition fee waiver?

Accepted Answer

Yes, participation fees are available. Please check the details on the registration page.  You can also check funds from their department and/or Erasmus Offices in your own institution.

Question 7

Can I get a refund of my registration fee in the case of an unexpected situation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, participants will be refunded. However, a 10% administrative fee will be charged in case of a cancellation.

Question 8

Will the Summer School offer course completion certificates to participants?

Accepted Answer

Yes, participants will be given a certificate upon successful completion of the course.

Question 9

Is there a possibility for the department (or Faculty/or University) to grant ECTS credits?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

Why do I select three different courses?

Accepted Answer

Participants are expected to indicate three preferences in case it is not possible to place them in their most preferred course(s).

Question 11

What will happen if I cannot be placed in my selected course?

Accepted Answer

You will be placed in your 2nd or 3rd preferences. Course allocations are done on a first come, first served basis. I total refund will be the case if you cannot be placed in any of the 3 courses you selected.

Question 12

How many participants will be in each course?

Accepted Answer

Each course will have minumum of 14 and maximum of 20 participants.

Question 13

I have a different question / comment. How can a contact you?

Accepted Answer

Please send an e-mail to us via ipsa-abu@antalya.edu.tr