What this degree covers
Occupational Health and Safety (Occupational Therapy) helps people return to daily life and work after illness and injury. Universities across Turkey run up-to-date programs in this field in English and Turkish, built around practice, projects and internships. Most bachelor's tracks last 4 years.
Curious what discount you can get?
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.
What you study
The curriculum builds up from fundamentals to specialisation and practice.
- Anatomy and physiology
- Fundamentals of occupational therapy
- Developmental psychology
- Medical ethics
- Introduction to rehabilitation
- Occupational therapy methods
- Assistive technology
- Fine-motor rehabilitation
- Psychosocial rehabilitation
- Clinical practice I
- Paediatric occupational therapy
- Geriatric rehabilitation
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Sensory integration
- Clinical practice II
- applied practice, professional case work and modules tied to the requirements of the chosen specialty;
- a final project, internship or clinical/lab component that helps connect theory with professional work.
Where graduates work
- Occupational therapist at hospitals and rehab centres
- Assistive-technology specialist
- Rehabilitation specialist at special schools
- Private practice
Demand and earning potential
What raises income: CAD/BIM and specialist software, internships in industry, English (German is a plus). A personalised comparison of current salary ranges by city and employer is provided under an agreement with StudyU.
How to tell it fits you
It clicks if you…
- You are interested in Occupational Health and Safety and related subjects.
- You want practice alongside theory: projects and internships.
- You want an internationally recognized diploma and the experience of studying abroad.
Consider carefully if…
- You're not certain this is your field - let's talk it through in a consultation.
- You want a program only in your native language - check this with the chosen university.
Additional guide to programme language
For Occupational Health and Safety, language affects safety procedures, emergency response, reporting and team communication. Bahcesehir lists First Aid and Emergency in English, and Business Administration helps compare the management component.
Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: First Aid and Emergency (Associate, English); Acibadem University: First and Emergency Health (Associate, Turkish); Bahcesehir University: Business Administration (Bachelor, English).
Universities offering Occupational Health and Safety
Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.
| University | Degree | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeni Yuzyil University | Bachelor | Turkish | $4 000/yr |
| Uskudar University | Bachelor | Turkish | $4 200/yr |
| Okan University | Master | Turkish | $3 500/yr |
| Antalya Bilim University | Master | Turkish | $4 000/yr |
| Yeni Yuzyil University | Master | Turkish | $4 000/yr |
| Uskudar University | Master | Turkish | $4 400/yr |
| Gedik University | Master | Turkish | $5 000/yr |
| Gelisim University | Master | Turkish | $10 000/yr |
| Uskudar University | PhD | Turkish | $7 800/yr |
| Gedik University | PhD | Turkish | $12 000/yr |
| Okan University | Associate | Turkish | $2 025/yr |
| Uskudar University | Associate | Turkish | $2 800/yr |
| Gelisim University | Associate | Turkish | $3 000/yr |
| Medipol University | Associate | Turkish | $3 250/yr |
| Yasar University | Associate | Turkish | $4 000/yr |
| Gedik University | Associate | Turkish | $4 600/yr |
| Nisantasi University | Associate | Turkish | $4 676/yr |
| Biruni University | Associate | Turkish | $5 000/yr |
How to apply for Occupational Health and Safety in Turkey
Admission to Occupational Health and Safety programs at private Turkish universities runs on your school record: an 11-year certificate is accepted directly, and most universities skip entrance exams. Prepare a language certificate - TOEFL or TÖMER depending on the track - and the denklik recognition of your diploma, which we run in parallel with the application. For public universities, YÖS or SAT may be required.
Start 6-9 months before the intake so there is time to compare current terms. We shortlist universities for Occupational Health and Safety; discount or scholarship terms are confirmed in writing by the university or funding body.
Frequently asked questions
Yes - an 11-year school certificate is accepted directly, and most private universities admit to Occupational Health and Safety 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.
Tuition starts from $2 025 per year (full price before any discount). The current amount and any university-awarded discount must be confirmed in the written offer for the relevant intake.
Most bachelor's tracks last 4 years. Medicine and a few engineering programs are longer; we'll specify for your program.
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.
Expect higher figures in Istanbul and Ankara; employer type and languages matter too, with international firms paying a visible premium. Engineering salaries grow with access to international projects. Up-to-date ranges are covered in a consultation.
Ready to study Occupational Health and Safety in Turkey?
During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step.
