About the program
Communication Design is a field on visual communication: graphics, branding, digital design. Turkish universities offer modern programs in this field taught in English and Turkish, with practice, projects and internships. A bachelor's degree usually takes 4 years.
Wondering which discount applies to you?
A brief talk - and we'll find universities that fit your grades.
What you study
The program moves from foundational courses to specialized subjects and practice.
- Design and composition fundamentals
- Drawing and colour
- History of design
- Introduction to typography
- Graphics software
- Graphic design
- Typography and layout
- Digital illustration
- Branding
- Photography
- Motion design
- UX/UI and web
- Advertising and campaigns
- 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.
Your career outlook
- Graphic designer
- Brand designer
- Art director
- Agencies, media, product teams
Demand and earning potential
Should you choose Communication Design?
Choose it if you…
- You are interested in Communication Design and related subjects.
- You want practice alongside theory: projects and internships.
- An internationally recognized degree and time abroad are what you're after.
Look closer if…
- You're undecided on your direction - begin with a consultation.
- You insist on your native language - look up the teaching language at the university.
Additional guide to programme language
For communication design, it helps to compare adjacent visual tracks: Bahcesehir lists Communication Design and Visual Communication Design in English, while Topkapi lists Visual Communication Design in Turkish.
Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: Communication Design (Bachelor, English); Bahcesehir University: Visual Communication Design (Bachelor, English); Topkapi University: Visual Communication Design (Bachelor, Turkish).
Universities offering Communication Design
Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.
| University | Degree | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Galata University | Bachelor | Turkish | $5 600/yr |
| Alanya University | Bachelor | English | $6 000/yr |
| Nisantasi University | Bachelor | Turkish | $7 481/yr |
| Bahcesehir University | Bachelor | English | $8 200/yr |
| Ozyegin University | Bachelor | English | $25 000/yr |
How to apply for Communication Design in Turkey
Admission to Communication Design 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.
Frequently asked questions
Yes - an 11-year school certificate is accepted directly, and most private universities admit to Communication Design without entrance exams. State universities sometimes request YÖS or SAT.
Most partner universities offer Communication Design in English (TOEFL required); Turkish-taught tracks accept TÖMER. Universities offer a preparatory year if your language level isn't there yet.
Tuition starts from $5 600 per year (full price before any discount). On a free consultation we'll share the exact price and available discount per university.
Programs are available in english / turkish. The teaching language varies by university - we'll find a suitable option with you.
A bachelor's degree usually takes 4 years; medicine and parts of engineering take longer.
We support you at each stage: university and program choice, documents, visa, housing. The first consultation is free.
Pay is shaped by city, employer segment and languages: Istanbul and Ankara rank highest, and international companies out-pay local business. 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.
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