What this degree covers
Elementary Mathematics Teaching is a field on training mathematics teachers. In Turkey this field is taught in modern English- and Turkish-language programs with a strong share of projects and internships. The standard bachelor's timeline is 4 years.
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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.
Courses and skills you gain
The curriculum builds up from fundamentals to specialisation and practice.
- Introduction to pedagogy
- Developmental psychology
- Fundamentals of didactics
- Age psychology
- Academic writing
- Higher mathematics
- Methods of teaching mathematics
- Geometry
- Algebra
- Teaching practice I
- Calculus
- Technology in maths teaching
- Assessment
- Maths didactics
- Teaching practice II
- practice, a methodology project, translation work or a research module in the chosen profile;
- a final paper and portfolio of materials that help demonstrate academic and professional level.
Jobs this degree unlocks
- Mathematics teacher
- Tutor
- Maths curriculum specialist
- Schools, colleges, education centres
Salaries and demand: Turkey and abroad
The Turkish market. Turkey's private schools, kindergartens and language centres are always looking for teachers; state schools require Turkish and a teaching licence. International schools pay noticeably more than local ones. Income benchmarks shift quickly: pay ranges are revised annually along with minimum-wage indexation, so always check the current year.
How to tell it fits you
You are on the right track if you…
- You are interested in Elementary Mathematics Teaching and related subjects.
- You want practice alongside theory: projects and internships.
- You're after a globally recognized diploma and the experience of living abroad.
Weigh it up if…
- You're still choosing a direction - start with a quick consultation.
- You want a program only in your native language - check this with the chosen university.
Additional guide to programme language
For Elementary Mathematics Teaching, students should check both mathematics and the teaching component. Bahcesehir lists Mathematics in English and Computer and Instructional Technologies Teaching in English.
Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: Mathematics (Bachelor, English); Bahcesehir University: Computer and Instructional Technologies Teaching (Bachelor, English).
Universities offering Elementary Mathematics Teaching
Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.
| University | Degree | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biruni University | Bachelor | Turkish | $4 000/yr |
| Medipol University | Bachelor | Turkish | $5 500/yr |
Real data on universities and prices (full tuition, 2026). Selection of agreed university options is provided under an agreement with StudyU; each university confirms its current tuition and available discount.
How to apply for Elementary Mathematics Teaching in Turkey
Admission to Elementary Mathematics Teaching 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. State universities may ask for the YÖS or SAT.
FAQ about the program
Yes - an 11-year school certificate is accepted directly, and most private universities admit to Elementary Mathematics Teaching without entrance exams. State universities sometimes request YÖS or SAT.
The listed programmes are available in Turkish. Confirm the exact teaching language, certificate rules, and any preparatory-year requirement for the chosen university and intake.
The standard bachelor's timeline is 4 years; medicine and parts of engineering take 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.
City (Istanbul and Ankara lead), employer type and languages set the range - international companies pay clearly above local ones. In education, international schools pay several times more than local ones — IB/Cambridge certification pays off. Up-to-date ranges are covered in a consultation.
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During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step.
