Public Relations and Advertising at a glance
Public Relations and Advertising is a field on creating advertising: ideas, copy, visuals, campaigns. 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 program moves from foundational courses to specialized subjects and practice.
- Introduction to advertising
- Marketing fundamentals
- Communication theory
- Copywriting
- Visual literacy
- Creative strategies
- Media planning
- Advertising design
- Consumer psychology
- Brand communication
- Digital advertising
- Campaigns and projects
- Performance analytics
- Social-media advertising
- Advertising 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
- Creative, copywriter
- Brand manager
- Advertising specialist
- Advertising and digital agencies
What specialists earn in Turkey and abroad
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
It clicks if you…
- You are interested in Public Relations and Advertising and related subjects.
- Combining theory with practice - projects and internships - appeals to you.
- You want a diploma recognized worldwide and real experience of studying abroad.
Worth a pause if…
- You're undecided on your direction - begin with a consultation.
- You want a program only in your native language - check this with the chosen university.
Additional guide to programme language
For Public Relations and Advertising, language affects media writing, campaigns, presentations and portfolio work. Bahcesehir lists the adjacent Advertising bachelor's track in English.
Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: Advertising (Bachelor, English).
Universities offering Public Relations and Advertising
Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.
| University | Degree | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topkapi University | Bachelor | Turkish | $3 900/yr |
| Ankara Medipol University | Bachelor | Turkish | $4 000/yr |
| Yeni Yuzyil University | Bachelor | Turkish | $4 000/yr |
| Medipol University | Bachelor | English | $4 500/yr |
| Okan University | Bachelor | Turkish | $4 500/yr |
| Medipol University | Bachelor | Turkish | $5 500/yr |
| Istanbul Galata University | Bachelor | Turkish | $5 600/yr |
| Istinye University | Bachelor | Turkish | $6 000/yr |
| Nisantasi University | Bachelor | Turkish | $7 481/yr |
| Gelisim University | Bachelor | Turkish | $8 000/yr |
| Yasar University | Bachelor | English | $8 000/yr |
| Uskudar University | Master | Turkish | $4 400/yr |
| Bilgi University | Associate | Turkish | $3 000/yr |
| Gelisim University | Associate | Turkish | $3 000/yr |
| Nisantasi University | Associate | Turkish | $4 676/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 Public Relations and Advertising in Turkey
Admission to Public Relations and Advertising 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. 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 Public Relations and Advertising; discount or scholarship terms are confirmed in writing by the university or funding body.
Questions and answers
Yes - an 11-year school certificate is accepted directly, and most private universities admit to Public Relations and Advertising without entrance exams. YÖS or SAT can be required at public universities.
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.
Most bachelor's tracks last 4 years; medicine and some engineering fields 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.
Pay is shaped by city, employer segment and languages: Istanbul and Ankara rank highest, and international companies out-pay local business. In media, income grows with the portfolio and the move into digital formats. We show current ranges for your country and career track during the consultation.
Ready to study Public Relations and Advertising in Turkey?
During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step.
