Social Services at a glance
Social Services (Social Services) is about organizing social services and support for the population. Turkish universities offer modern programs in this field taught in English and Turkish, with practice, projects and internships. A bachelor's program typically runs for 4 years.
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What you study
The curriculum builds up from fundamentals to specialisation and practice.
- Introduction to social services
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Social policy
- Law
- Organization of social services
- Work with families and children
- Gerontology
- NGO management
- Practice I
- Services for people with disabilities
- Social project design
- Public health
- Volunteer management
- Practice II
- 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.
Where graduates work
- Social-services specialist
- Aid-programme coordinator
- NGO and foundation staff
- State social institutions
Pay and demand in Turkey and beyond
The Turkish market. Demand for psychologists and counsellors in Turkey is growing: private clinics, schools, HR departments and online platforms. With experience and specialization, private practice becomes the main income. Income benchmarks shift quickly: pay ranges are revised annually along with minimum-wage indexation, so always check the current year.
What raises income: a master's and a therapeutic specialization, supervision hours, languages. For this year's exact figures by city and company, book a free consultation.
Who this program is for
Choose it if you…
- You are interested in Social Services 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 undecided on your direction - begin with a consultation.
- You insist on your native language - look up the teaching language at the university.
Additional guide to programme language
For Social Services, students can compare sociology, psychology and community-oriented routes because language affects case work, interviews and documents. The catalog includes Sociology in English and Psychology in English and Turkish.
Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: Sociology (Bachelor, English); Topkapi University: Sociology (Bachelor, English); Topkapi University: Psychology (Bachelor, English, Turkish).
Universities offering Social Services
Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.
| University | Degree | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medipol University | Bachelor | Turkish | $4 000/yr |
| Nisantasi University | Bachelor | Turkish | $7 481/yr |
| Uskudar University | Associate | Turkish | $2 800/yr |
| Medipol University | Associate | Turkish | $3 250/yr |
| Nisantasi University | Associate | Turkish | $4 676/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 Social Services in Turkey
Admission to Social Services 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.
Common questions
Yes - an 11-year school certificate is accepted directly, and most private universities admit to Social Services without entrance exams. Public universities may ask for YÖS or SAT.
Most partner universities offer Social Services in English (TOEFL required); Turkish-taught tracks accept TÖMER. Universities offer a preparatory year if your language level isn't there yet.
Tuition starts from $2 800 per year (full price before any discount). We'll work out the precise amount and discount per university in a free consultation.
Programs are available in turkish. The teaching language varies by university - we'll find a suitable option with you.
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 handle it all: university, program, documents, 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 psychology, income grows with specialization and an established private practice. Fresh ranges for this year come up in a consultation.
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