International Trade at a glance
International Trade is a field on international trade and foreign economic relations. In Turkey this field is taught in modern English- and Turkish-language programs with a strong share of projects and internships. The standard bachelor's timeline is 4 years.
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What you study
The curriculum builds up from fundamentals to specialisation and practice.
- Fundamentals of economics
- Introduction to management
- Business mathematics
- Accounting
- Business English
- International trade
- Marketing
- Logistics
- Customs
- Foreign-trade activity
- Trade law
- Supply-chain management
- International finance
- Negotiation and contracts
- Internship
- strategic and analytical cases in the chosen area: market, finance, operations, team or promotion;
- a final project or internship that gives evidence of skills for a first job or a master’s application.
Careers after International Trade
- International-trade specialist
- Export/import manager
- Foreign-trade specialist
- Trade, logistics and manufacturing companies
What specialists earn in Turkey and abroad
The Turkish market. Istanbul is the region's business capital: FMCG, retail, logistics, consulting and the headquarters of international companies recruit business graduates. Those who combine English, Turkish and digital skills grow fastest. Income benchmarks shift quickly: pay ranges are revised annually along with minimum-wage indexation, so always check the current year.
What raises income: internships from the first years, Excel and BI tools, a third language. Current ranges for your city and employer type are something we share in a free consultation.
How to tell it fits you
A strong fit if you…
- You are interested in International Trade and related subjects.
- You are ready to combine theory with practice - projects and internships.
- You want a degree valued internationally and the experience of study abroad.
Look closer if…
- You're still choosing a direction - start with a quick consultation.
- Studying solely in your native language matters to you - calculate it with the university.
Additional guide to programme language
For international trade, it helps to check programme language early: Bahcesehir lists International Trade and Business in English, while Topkapi lists bachelor's options in English and Turkish.
Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: International Trade and Business (Bachelor, English); Topkapi University: International Trade and Business (Bachelor, English); Topkapi University: International Trade and Business (Bachelor, Turkish).
Universities offering International Trade
Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.
| University | Degree | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okan University | Bachelor | Turkish | $4 500/yr |
| Okan University | Bachelor | English | $5 000/yr |
| Okan University | Master | Turkish | $3 500/yr |
| Gedik University | Master | Turkish | $5 000/yr |
| Okan University | Master | English | $5 000/yr |
| Gedik University | PhD | Turkish | $12 000/yr |
| Bilgi University | Associate | Turkish | $3 000/yr |
| Nisantasi University | Associate | Turkish | $4 676/yr |
| Istinye University | Associate | Turkish | $5 000/yr |
How to apply for International Trade in Turkey
Admission to International Trade 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 International Trade without entrance exams. State universities sometimes request YÖS or SAT.
Most partner universities offer International Trade 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. Each university sets the language - we'll help you find the right option.
The standard bachelor's timeline is 4 years. Medicine and a few engineering programs are longer; we'll specify for your program.
Yes - we're with you the whole way: 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 business, the range depends heavily on the industry: consulting and finance pay above average. We will share current ranges during a consultation.
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