About the program
Special Education Teaching is a field on working with children who have special educational needs. 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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Courses and skills you gain
The curriculum builds up from fundamentals to specialisation and practice.
- Introduction to pedagogy
- Developmental psychology
- Fundamentals of didactics
- Age psychology
- Academic writing
- Special-needs pedagogy
- Psychology of special childhood
- Speech therapy (basics)
- Inclusive education
- Teaching practice I
- Methods of remedial work
- Autism and ASD
- Sensory integration
- Individual programmes
- Teaching practice II
- practice, a methodology project, translation work or a research module in the chosen profile;
- a final paper and portfolio of materials that help demonstrate academic and professional level.
Where graduates work
- Special-needs educator
- Inclusive-education teacher
- Specialist at remedial centres
- Special schools, development centres, inclusive schools
Job market and salary benchmarks
The Turkish market. Turkey's private schools, kindergartens and language centres are always looking for teachers; state schools require Turkish and a teaching licence. International schools pay noticeably more than local ones. Pay ranges move every year alongside minimum-wage revisions, which makes only the current year's numbers reliable.
What raises income: CELTA/DELTA or IB certification, C1 English, experience at international schools. For this year's exact figures by city and company, book a free consultation.
How to tell it fits you
It suits you if you…
- You are interested in Special Education Teaching and related subjects.
- You like learning through practice too - projects and internships, not just lectures.
- You want a degree valued internationally and the experience of study abroad.
Consider carefully if…
- You are not sure about your field yet - it is worth starting with a consultation.
- You'll only study in your native language - check the language of instruction at the university.
Additional guide to programme language
For Special Education Teaching, language affects teaching terminology, reports, case work and communication with families. Bahcesehir lists Child Development in Turkish, while Psychology appears in English and Turkish options.
Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: Child Development (Associate, Turkish); Bahcesehir University: Psychology (Bachelor, English); Topkapi University: Psychology (Bachelor, English, Turkish).
Universities offering Special Education Teaching
Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.
| University | Degree | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biruni University | Bachelor | Turkish | $4 000/yr |
| Okan University | Bachelor | Turkish | $4 500/yr |
| Medipol University | Bachelor | Turkish | $5 500/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 Special Education Teaching in Turkey
Admission to Special Education Teaching programs at private Turkish universities runs on your school record: an 11-year certificate is accepted directly, and most universities skip entrance exams. You'll need a language certificate - TOEFL for English-taught tracks or TÖMER for Turkish-taught ones - plus the denklik equivalence procedure, which we handle alongside your application. For public universities, YÖS or SAT may be required.
FAQ about the program
Yes - an 11-year school certificate is accepted directly, and most private universities admit to Special Education Teaching without entrance exams. State universities sometimes request YÖS or SAT.
Most partner universities offer Special Education Teaching 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.
Most bachelor's tracks last 4 years. Medicine and certain engineering fields last longer; we'll check for your chosen program.
We support you at each stage: university and program choice, documents, visa, housing. The first consultation is free.
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