Bachelor's program

Public Relations and Publicity in Turkey

⏱ 4 years🌐 English / Turkish
4 yearsDuration
English / TurkishLanguage of instruction
from $2 300Tuition from

Public Relations and Publicity at a glance

Public Relations and Publicity is a field on reputation, communications and public relations. Universities across Turkey run up-to-date programs in this field in English and Turkish, built around practice, projects and internships. Most bachelor's tracks last 4 years.

Did you know? PR specialists manage the image of companies and people; skills in working with media and audiences are valued in business, politics and NGOs.

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What the coursework covers

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

Year 1
  • Introduction to public relations
  • Communication theory
  • Writing for media
  • Marketing fundamentals
  • Media law and ethics
Year 2
  • PR strategies
  • Working with media
  • Corporate communications
  • Event management
  • Digital PR
Year 3
  • Crisis communications
  • Brand and reputation
  • Communication analytics
  • PR campaigns
  • Internship
Year 4
  • applied analysis of cases, documents and situations connected with the chosen professional field;
  • a research or practice-based final project showing argumentation, source work and decision-making.

Your career outlook

  • PR specialist
  • Communications manager
  • Press officer
  • Business, agencies, government, NGOs

Demand and earning potential

Is this your path?

It suits you if you…

  • You are interested in Public Relations and Publicity and related subjects.
  • You're ready to back theory with hands-on work - projects and internships.
  • You're after a globally recognized diploma and the experience of living abroad.

Worth a pause if…

  • You're still unsure about your field - start with a consultation.
  • You insist on your native language - look up the teaching language at the university.

Additional guide to programme language

For Public Relations and Publicity, programme language affects writing, presentations, media plans and brand work. Bahcesehir lists this bachelor's track in English.

Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: Public Relations and Publicity (Bachelor, English).

Where to study

Universities offering Public Relations and Publicity

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

Public Relations and Publicity at Gedik UniversityPublic Relations and Publicity at Uskudar University
Public Relations and Publicity - universities and tuition
UniversityDegreeLanguageTuition
Gedik UniversityBachelorTurkish$4 000/yr
Uskudar UniversityBachelorTurkish$4 200/yr
Halic UniversityBachelorTurkish$4 800/yr
Gelisim UniversityBachelorTurkish$8 000/yr
Bahcesehir UniversityBachelorEnglish$8 500/yr
Bilgi UniversityBachelorEnglish$12 000/yr
Gelisim UniversityMasterTurkish$10 000/yr
Bahcesehir UniversityPhDTurkish$40 000/yr
Yeni Yuzyil UniversityAssociateTurkish$2 300/yr
Medipol UniversityAssociateTurkish$3 250/yr
Yasar UniversityAssociateTurkish$4 000/yr

How to apply for Public Relations and Publicity in Turkey

Admission to Public Relations and Publicity 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.

The sweet spot is 6-9 months before the intake: early movers secure the best discounts before popular programs fill up. We shortlist universities for Public Relations and Publicity, 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 Public Relations and Publicity without entrance exams. State universities sometimes request YÖS or SAT.

Most partner universities offer Public Relations and Publicity in English (TOEFL required); Turkish-taught tracks accept TÖMER. A preparatory year is available when the language level is not sufficient.

Programs are available in english / turkish. Which language you study in depends on the university; we'll help you choose.

Most bachelor's tracks last 4 years; medicine and some engineering fields take longer.

Absolutely - we help with everything: choosing a university and program, paperwork, visa, accommodation. The first consultation is free.

The range depends on the city (higher in Istanbul and Ankara), the type of employer and languages: international companies pay noticeably more than local ones. In media, income grows with the portfolio and the move into digital formats. Fresh ranges for this year come up in a consultation.

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