What this degree covers
Jewelry design is a field on designing and crafting jewellery. 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.
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What you study
Study progresses from core foundations to specialised subjects and hands-on work.
- Design fundamentals
- Jewellery drawing and sketching
- Materials (metals, stones)
- History of jewellery art
- Introduction to the field
- Manufacturing technology
- 3D jewellery modelling
- Metalworking
- Gemmology
- Workshop I
- Collection design
- Casting and stone setting
- Branding and sales
- Digital jewellery technology
- 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
- Jewellery designer
- Jewellery artist
- Master jeweller
- Jewellery brands and workshops
Pay and demand in Turkey and beyond
How to tell it fits you
You are on the right track if you…
- You are interested in Jewelry design and related subjects.
- You want practice alongside theory: projects and internships.
- A worldwide-recognized diploma and study-abroad experience matter to you.
Look closer 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 Jewelry Design, students can compare industrial design, fashion/textile and visual communication because language affects studio critique, portfolio work and presentations. Bahcesehir lists Industrial Design and Fashion and Textile Design in English, while Topkapi lists Graphic Design in Turkish.
Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: Industrial Design (Bachelor, English); Bahcesehir University: Fashion and Textile Design (Bachelor, English); Topkapi University: Graphic Design (Bachelor, Turkish).
Universities offering Jewelry design
Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.
| University | Degree | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altinbas University | Bachelor | Turkish | $5 000/yr |
Real data on universities and prices (full tuition, 2026). In a free consultation we'll help pick a university and explain the available discount.
How to apply for Jewelry design in Turkey
Admission to Jewelry design 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. For public universities, YÖS or SAT may be required.
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 Jewelry design, negotiate the maximum discount and fix it in the contract.
Common questions
Yes - an 11-year school certificate is accepted directly, and most private universities admit to Jewelry design without entrance exams. Public universities may ask for YÖS or SAT.
Most partner universities offer Jewelry 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 turkish. Which language you study in depends on the university; we'll help you choose.
Most bachelor's tracks last 4 years. Some fields like medicine and engineering take more years; we map the right timeline for your route.
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 design, income is defined by the portfolio: strong cases raise your rate faster than seniority. We will share current ranges during a consultation.
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