About the program
Industrial Design is a field on designing industrial products: from appliances to furniture and transport. Universities across Turkey run up-to-date programs in this field in English and Turkish, built around practice, projects and internships. A bachelor's program typically runs for 4 years.
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Inside the curriculum
The program moves from foundational courses to specialized subjects and practice.
- Design and composition fundamentals
- Drawing and drafting
- Materials science
- 3D modelling
- Introduction to industrial design
- Product design
- Ergonomics
- Prototyping
- Manufacturing technology
- Design research
- Product UX
- Sustainable design
- Design management
- Project work
- Design project
- an individual creative project, studio work or professional portfolio in the chosen specialization;
- a final presentation, exhibition, showreel or case that demonstrates the level of work for employment or further study.
Career opportunities
- Industrial designer
- Product designer
- 3D modeller
- Manufacturing, design studios, brands
What specialists earn in Turkey and abroad
Should you choose Industrial Design?
A strong fit if you…
- You are interested in Industrial Design and related subjects.
- You're ready to back theory with hands-on work - projects and internships.
- You want an internationally recognized diploma and the experience of studying abroad.
Look closer 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 Industrial Design, programme language affects studio projects, presentations and portfolio work. Bahcesehir lists this bachelor's track in English.
Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: Industrial Design (Bachelor, English).
Universities offering Industrial Design
Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.
| University | Degree | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isik University | Bachelor | Turkish | $3 600/yr |
| Atlas University | Bachelor | Turkish | $4 600/yr |
| Halic University | Bachelor | Turkish | $4 800/yr |
| Medipol University | Bachelor | Turkish | $5 000/yr |
| Nisantasi University | Bachelor | Turkish | $7 481/yr |
| Bahcesehir University | Bachelor | English | $8 500/yr |
| TED University | Bachelor | English | $11 800/yr |
| Bilgi University | Bachelor | English | $12 000/yr |
| Istinye University | Bachelor | English | $15 000/yr |
| Kadir Has University | Bachelor | English | $20 000/yr |
| Ozyegin University | Bachelor | English | $25 000/yr |
| Halic University | Master | Turkish | $6 000/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 Industrial Design in Turkey
Admission to Industrial Design programs at private Turkish universities runs on your school record: an 11-year certificate is accepted directly, and most universities skip entrance exams. Two prerequisites: a language certificate (TOEFL for English tracks, TÖMER for Turkish) and the denklik equivalence - we process the latter alongside your application. For public universities, YÖS or SAT may be required.
What applicants ask most
Yes - an 11-year school certificate is accepted directly, and most private universities admit to Industrial Design without entrance exams. Public universities may ask for 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 $3 600 per year (full price before any discount). During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step.
A bachelor's program typically runs for 4 years; medicine and parts of engineering take longer.
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.
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 design, income is defined by the portfolio: strong cases raise your rate faster than seniority. Up-to-date ranges are covered in a consultation.
Ready to study Industrial Design in Turkey?
During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step.
