Bachelor's program

Film and Television in Turkey

⏱ 4 years🌐 English
4 yearsDuration
EnglishLanguage of instruction
from $8 500Tuition from

Inside the program

Film and Television is a field on making films: from script and shooting to editing and producing. In Turkey this field is taught in modern English- and Turkish-language programs with a strong share of projects and internships. Most bachelor's tracks last 4 years.

Did you know? Turkish cinema and TV series (dizi) are the world's second-largest exporter of TV content after the US - studying film here means being next to a real industry.

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Inside the curriculum

The program moves from foundational courses to specialized subjects and practice.

Year 1
  • Introduction to cinema
  • Film history
  • Fundamentals of screenwriting
  • Photography
  • Visual literacy
Year 2
  • Directing
  • Cinematography
  • Editing
  • Sound in film
  • Short-film production
Year 3
  • Producing
  • Post-production
  • Documentary film
  • Genre film
  • Film project
Year 4
  • 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

  • Director, screenwriter
  • Cinematographer, editor
  • Film producer
  • Film and TV studios, streaming

What specialists earn in Turkey and abroad

The Turkish market. Istanbul is the region's media capital: TV channels, production houses, digital agencies and brand media hire journalists, producers and communication specialists. Digital skills — filming, editing, SMM, analytics — speed up the start. Because ranges are re-indexed annually with the minimum wage, treat any salary figure as valid for its year only.

How to tell it fits you

It suits you if you…

  • You are interested in Film and Television and related subjects.
  • You're ready to back theory with hands-on work - projects and internships.
  • You want a diploma recognized worldwide and real experience of studying abroad.

Look closer if…

  • You're not certain this is your field - let's talk it through in a consultation.
  • Your native language is a must - verify the language of instruction at the university.

Additional guide to programme language

For Film and Television, language affects scripts, production briefs, critique and team projects. Bahcesehir lists Film and Television and Cinema and Television in English, while Topkapi lists Radio, Television and Cinema in Turkish.

Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: Film and Television (Bachelor, English); Bahcesehir University: Cinema and Television (Bachelor, English); Topkapi University: Radio, Television and Cinema (Bachelor, Turkish).

Where to study

Universities offering Film and Television

Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.

Film and Television at Bahcesehir University
Film and Television - universities and tuition
UniversityDegreeLanguageTuition
Bahcesehir UniversityBachelorEnglish$8 500/yr

How to apply for Film and Television in Turkey

Admission to Film and Television 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. State universities may ask for the YÖS or SAT.

Begin 6-9 months ahead of the intake - early applications earn the strongest scholarships, and discounted seats on popular programs go first. We shortlist universities for Film and Television, 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 Film and Television without entrance exams. State universities sometimes request YÖS or SAT.

Most partner universities offer Film and Television in English (TOEFL required); Turkish-taught tracks accept TÖMER. If your language level falls short, universities provide a preparatory year.

Tuition starts from $8 500 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. The exact language depends on the university - we'll help you find a suitable option.

Most bachelor's tracks last 4 years. Medicine and a few engineering programs are longer; we'll specify for your program.

Absolutely - we help with everything: choosing a university and program, paperwork, visa, accommodation. 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 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.

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