About the program
Management of Performing Arts is a field on management in the arts: theatres, festivals, cultural projects. 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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A quick chat and we'll line up your grades with what universities want.
Courses and skills you gain
The curriculum builds up from fundamentals to specialisation and practice.
- Introduction to arts management
- Management fundamentals
- History of the arts
- Economics of culture
- Marketing
- Cultural project management
- Producing
- Fundraising
- Cultural law
- Practice I
- Event management
- Arts marketing
- Cultural-institution management
- Strategy
- Practice II
- 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.
Jobs this degree unlocks
- Arts manager
- Cultural-project producer
- Festival director
- Theatres, festivals, cultural centres
What specialists earn in Turkey and abroad
The Turkish market. The stages of Istanbul and Ankara, orchestras, theatres, studios and the entertainment industry employ performers and artists; parallel tracks are teaching and commercial projects. Because ranges are re-indexed annually with the minimum wage, treat any salary figure as valid for its year only.
What raises income: competitions and festivals, a showreel or portfolio, a teaching qualification. Current ranges for your city and employer type are something we share in a free consultation.
Is this your path?
It suits you if you…
- You are interested in Management of Performing Arts and related subjects.
- You want practice alongside theory: projects and internships.
- You're after a globally recognized diploma and the experience of living abroad.
Worth a pause if…
- You're not certain this is your field - let's talk it through in a consultation.
- Studying solely in your native language matters to you - calculate it with the university.
Additional guide to programme language
For Management of Performing Arts, language affects rehearsals, production tasks, stage projects and teamwork. Bahcesehir lists the adjacent Performing Arts track in Turkish.
Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: Performing Arts (Bachelor, Turkish).
Universities offering Management of Performing Arts
Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.
| University | Degree | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilgi University | Bachelor | English | $12 000/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 Management of Performing Arts in Turkey
Admission to Management of Performing Arts 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. Public universities may require the YÖS or SAT.
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 Management of Performing Arts, negotiate the maximum discount and fix it in the contract.
FAQ about the program
Yes - an 11-year school certificate is accepted directly, and most private universities admit to Management of Performing Arts without entrance exams. State universities sometimes request YÖS or SAT.
Most partner universities offer Management of Performing Arts in English (TOEFL required); Turkish-taught tracks accept TÖMER. A preparatory year is available when the language level is not sufficient.
Tuition starts from $12 000 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. Which language you study in depends on the university; we'll help you choose.
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 support you at every stage: choosing a university and program, documents, visa, accommodation. The first consultation is free.
Expect higher figures in Istanbul and Ankara; employer type and languages matter too, with international firms paying a visible premium. In creative professions, income comes from several sources: stage, teaching, commercial commissions. Up-to-date ranges are covered in a consultation.
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