Inside the program
Cinema and Television is a sought-after field that combines a strong theoretical foundation with hands-on practice. Turkish universities offer modern programs in this area taught in English and Turkish, with labs, projects and internships. A bachelor's degree usually takes 4 years (medicine and some engineering fields take longer).
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During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step. A personal strategy, requirement checks, selection of agreed options, document preparation, applications, and support are provided under an agreement with StudyU.
Key subjects you take
Your career outlook
Graduates in Cinema and Television work at specialized companies, public and private organizations, and many go on to a master's degree. A Turkish diploma is recognized under the Bologna system, which opens up employment and further study abroad. Specific career paths and conditions depend on the specialization and university.
Pay and demand in Turkey and beyond
What raises income: a personal portfolio of publications and videos, digital tools, a third language. A personalised comparison of current salary ranges by city and employer is provided under an agreement with StudyU.
How to tell it fits you
You are on the right track if you…
- You are interested in Cinema and Television and related subjects.
- You're keen to mix theory with real practice - projects and internships.
- You want an internationally recognized diploma and the experience of studying abroad.
Look closer if…
- You haven't settled on a field yet - a consultation is a good first step.
- Your native language is a must - verify the language of instruction at the university.
Additional guide to programme language
For Cinema and Television, programme language affects scripts, production projects, critique and portfolio work. Bahcesehir lists this bachelor's track in English.
Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: Cinema and Television (Bachelor, English).
Universities offering Cinema and Television
Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.
| University | Degree | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isik University | Bachelor | Turkish | $3 600/yr |
| Okan University | Bachelor | Turkish | $4 500/yr |
| Altinbas University | Bachelor | Turkish | $5 000/yr |
| Bahcesehir University | Bachelor | English | $8 200/yr |
| Okan University | Master | Turkish | $3 500/yr |
| Bahcesehir University | Master | English | $14 000/yr |
| Kadir Has University | Master | Turkish | $20 000/yr |
| Okan University | PhD | Turkish | $7 000/yr |
How to apply for Cinema and Television in Turkey
Admission to Cinema and Television programs at private Turkish universities runs on your school record: an 11-year certificate is accepted directly, and most universities skip entrance exams. You'll need a language certificate - TOEFL for English-taught tracks or TÖMER for Turkish-taught ones - plus the denklik equivalence procedure, which we handle alongside your application. Public universities may require the YÖS or SAT.
Start 6-9 months before the intake so there is time to compare current terms. We shortlist universities for Cinema and Television; discount or scholarship terms are confirmed in writing by the university or funding body.
Common questions
Yes - an 11-year school certificate is accepted directly, and most private universities admit to Cinema and Television without entrance exams. State universities sometimes request YÖS or SAT.
The listed programmes are available in English / Turkish. Confirm the exact teaching language, certificate rules, and any preparatory-year requirement for the chosen university and intake.
Tuition starts from $3 500 per year (full price before any discount). Each university confirms its current tuition and available discount; a personalised cost comparison is provided under an agreement with StudyU.
Most bachelor's tracks last 4 years; medicine and some engineering programs run longer.
Under an agreement with StudyU, we check requirements, prepare documents, submit the application, and support the agreed steps. The university makes the admission decision; the relevant authority decides the visa, and the university or provider confirms housing availability. During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step.
The range depends on the city (higher in Istanbul and Ankara), the type of employer and languages: international companies pay noticeably more than local ones. In media, income grows with the portfolio and the move into digital formats. We will share current ranges during a consultation.
Ready to study Cinema and Television in Turkey?
During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step.
