About the program
Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design is a field on visual communication: graphics, branding, digital design. 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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Inside the curriculum
The program moves from foundational courses to specialized subjects and practice.
- Design and composition fundamentals
- Drawing and colour
- History of design
- Introduction to typography
- Graphics software
- Graphic design
- Typography and layout
- Digital illustration
- Branding
- Photography
- Motion design
- UX/UI and web
- Advertising and campaigns
- Project work
- Design project
- 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.
Career opportunities
- Graphic designer
- Brand designer
- Art director
- Agencies, media, product teams
Pay and demand in Turkey and beyond
Who this program is for
It suits you if you…
- You are interested in Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design and related subjects.
- You want practice alongside theory: projects and internships.
- An internationally recognized degree and time abroad are what you're after.
Consider carefully if…
- You're not certain this is your field - let's talk it through in a consultation.
- You need a program strictly in your native language (check the language of instruction at the university).
Additional guide to programme language
For visual arts and communication design, language affects studio critique, presentations and portfolio work. Bahcesehir lists Communication Design and Visual Communication Design in English, while Topkapi lists Visual Communication Design in Turkish.
Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: Communication Design (Bachelor, English); Bahcesehir University: Visual Communication Design (Bachelor, English); Topkapi University: Visual Communication Design (Bachelor, Turkish).
Universities offering Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design
Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.
| University | Degree | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabanci University | Bachelor | English | $36 500/yr |
| Sabanci University | Master | English | $36 500/yr |
How to apply for Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design in Turkey
Admission to Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design 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 Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design, negotiate the maximum discount and fix it in the contract.
Questions and answers
Yes - an 11-year school certificate is accepted directly, and most private universities admit to Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design without entrance exams. Public universities may ask for YÖS or SAT.
Most partner universities offer Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design in English (TOEFL required); Turkish-taught tracks accept TÖMER. If your language level falls short, universities provide a preparatory year.
Programs are available in english. The language depends on the university - we'll help you find a good fit.
A bachelor's program typically runs for 4 years; medicine and some engineering fields take longer.
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 design, income is defined by the portfolio: strong cases raise your rate faster than seniority. Fresh ranges for this year come up in a consultation.
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