Program overview
New Media and Journalism is a field on digital media, content and online communication. In Turkey this field is taught in modern English- and Turkish-language programs with a strong share of projects and internships. A bachelor's degree usually takes 4 years.
Interested in the discount available to you?
A brief talk - and we'll find universities that fit your grades.
Key subjects you take
Study progresses from core foundations to specialised subjects and hands-on work.
- Introduction to new media
- Communication theory
- Digital literacy
- Journalism basics
- Media production
- Social-media content
- Digital storytelling
- Video and podcasts
- Web and multimedia
- Audience analytics
- Social-media and digital marketing
- Interactive media
- Media law and ethics
- Media project
- Internship
- 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.
Careers after New Media and Journalism
- Content manager, social-media specialist
- Digital journalist
- Media producer
- Media, agencies, brands
Salaries and demand: 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.
What raises income: a personal portfolio of publications and videos, digital tools, a third language. We will give you the current salary ranges by city and employer during a free consultation.
Is this your path?
It suits you if you…
- You are interested in New Media and Journalism and related subjects.
- You're ready to back theory with hands-on work - projects and internships.
- You want a degree valued internationally and the experience of study abroad.
Think it over 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 New Media and Journalism, language affects storytelling, media writing, editorial projects and platform work. Bahcesehir lists New Media in English, while Topkapi lists New Media and Communication in Turkish.
Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: New Media (Bachelor, English); Topkapi University: New Media and Communication (Bachelor, Turkish); Bahcesehir University: Public Relations and Publicity (Bachelor, English).
Universities offering New Media and Journalism
Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.
| University | Degree | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeni Yuzyil University | Bachelor | Turkish | $4 000/yr |
| Uskudar University | Master | Turkish | $4 400/yr |
| Nisantasi University | Master | Turkish | $7 481/yr |
Real data on universities and prices (full tuition, 2026). During a free consultation we'll help with the university and the available discount.
How to apply for New Media and Journalism in Turkey
Admission to New Media and Journalism 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. 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 New Media and Journalism, 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 New Media and Journalism without entrance exams. Public universities may ask for YÖS or SAT.
Most partner universities offer New Media and Journalism 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. The language depends on the university - we'll help you find a good fit.
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. Fresh ranges for this year come up in a consultation.
Ready to study New Media and Journalism in Turkey?
Free consultation - we'll guide you from application to enrolment.
