What this degree covers
Fashion and Textile Design is a field on designing clothing and textiles: from sketch to finished collection. 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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Key subjects you take
Study progresses from core foundations to specialised subjects and hands-on work.
- Design fundamentals
- Drawing and sketching
- Fashion history
- Textiles and materials
- Introduction to fashion design
- Garment construction
- Sewing technology
- Textile design
- Fashion illustration
- Colour and style
- Collection creation
- Fashion branding and marketing
- Sustainable fashion
- Digital garment design
- 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.
Where graduates work
- Fashion designer
- Textile designer
- Fashion illustrator
- Fashion houses, brands, factories
Job market and salary benchmarks
Is this your path?
A strong fit if you…
- You are interested in Fashion and Textile Design and related subjects.
- Combining theory with practice - projects and internships - appeals to you.
- A worldwide-recognized diploma and study-abroad experience matter to you.
Look closer if…
- You're still unsure about your field - start with a consultation.
- You'll only study in your native language - check the language of instruction at the university.
Additional guide to programme language
In Fashion and Textile Design, programme language affects material work, portfolio development, collection presentations and international references. Bahcesehir lists this bachelor's track in English.
Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: Fashion and Textile Design (Bachelor, English).
Universities offering Fashion and Textile Design
Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.
| University | Degree | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topkapi University | Bachelor | Turkish | $3 900/yr |
| Okan University | Bachelor | Turkish | $4 500/yr |
| Halic University | Bachelor | Turkish | $4 800/yr |
| Istinye University | Bachelor | Turkish | $5 500/yr |
| Nisantasi University | Bachelor | Turkish | $7 481/yr |
| Bahcesehir University | Bachelor | English | $8 500/yr |
| Bilgi University | Bachelor | English | $12 000/yr |
| Halic University | Master | Turkish | $6 000/yr |
| Nisantasi University | Master | Turkish | $7 481/yr |
| Halic University | PhD | Turkish | $12 500/yr |
How to apply for Fashion and Textile Design in Turkey
Admission to Fashion and Textile 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. For public universities, YÖS or SAT may be required.
Start 6-9 months before the intake: early applicants get the best scholarship offers, and popular programs fill their discounted seats first. We shortlist universities for Fashion and Textile Design, negotiate the maximum discount and fix it in the contract.
What applicants ask most
Yes - an 11-year school certificate is accepted directly, and most private universities admit to Fashion and Textile Design without entrance exams. State universities sometimes request YÖS or SAT.
Most partner universities offer Fashion and Textile Design in English (TOEFL required); Turkish-taught tracks accept TÖMER. If your language level falls short, universities provide a preparatory year.
Programs are available in english / turkish. The exact language depends on the university - we'll help you find a suitable option.
A bachelor's program typically runs for 4 years. Medicine and a few engineering programs are longer; we'll specify for your program.
Yes, we guide every step: picking a university and program, documents, visa and housing. The first consultation is free.
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.
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