What skills will I develop in this program?

You will develop practical cooking skills, food safety knowledge, and an understanding of Turkish culinary traditions.

Where is Istinye University located?

Istinye University is located in Istanbul, Turkey, a vibrant city known for its rich history and culture.

What language is the program taught in?

The program is taught in English, providing an accessible learning environment for international students.

How long is the Cooking program?

It runs 2 yr, taught in Turkish, with the next intake in September.

How much does it cost to study here?

Tuition is $2,700 per year. SIT's application and counselling service is 100% free.

Associate Degree Turkish 2 yr

Cooking

Istinye University · Istanbul, Türkiye

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Tuition / yr

$2,700

Duration

2 yr

Language

Turkish

Degree

Associate Degree

Next intake

September

Istinye UniversityIstanbul, Türkiye

Est. 2015 Private

About Istinye University

AI snapshot

Cooking is a 2 yr, Turkish-taught associate degree program at Istinye University in Istanbul, Türkiye. Tuition is $2,700 per year, with the next intake in September. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.

Program overview

Immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of Turkey with our Cooking program. Gain hands-on experience and learn essential cooking techniques to create authentic Turkish dishes.

Internationally accredited degree

Internship & co-op opportunities

Turkish-taught with language support

Pathway to work permits after graduation

How applying works

Five simple steps from application to enrollment — we handle the paperwork with you.

1
Apply
Free, about 5 minutes with an advisor
2
Offer letter
Usually within 48 hours
3
Confirm & deposit
Accept your offer and reserve your seat
4
Visa support
We guide your student visa — usually 4–8 weeks
5
Arrival & enrollment
Starts September — we help you settle in

Core curriculum

Representative modules from the program, your advisor shares the full syllabus.

01Turkish Cuisine Fundamentals

02Food Safety and Hygiene

03Cooking Techniques

04Menu Planning

05Culinary Presentation

06Nutrition in Cooking

07Baking and Pastry Arts

Career paths

Roles this program prepares you for.

Chef

Culinary Instructor

Restaurant Manager

Food Stylist

Catering Manager

Graduate outcomes

Where Services graduates in Türkiye typically end up (associate graduates).

Employment rate70.7%

National average, all fields: 68.8%

Time to first job

13.7 months

Working in their field

59.1%

Field-level · nationalSource:TÜİK — Higher Education Employment Indicators, 2024

Admission requirements

Completed application form (we fill it with you)
High-school or bachelor transcripts (translated)
Diploma or certificate of completion
Valid passport copy
Turkish proficiency or a preparatory year

Required documents

Prepare these before applying, we double-check everything for you.

Passport copy

Passport-size photo

Academic transcripts

Highest diploma / certificate

Language proficiency proof

Application form

Frequently asked questions

You will earn an Associate degree in Cooking (Turkish).

Student stories

What students say

“Coming from Baku, adapting to Istanbul was easier than I feared. My physics professor invited me into his research group in my second semester, and now I spend Fridays running simulations instead of just reading about them.”

Elvin MammadovPhysics · Azerbaijan

“Istinye University gave me a fifty percent tuition discount for my Engineering Management master's, which made studying abroad realistic on my family's budget. The admissions office even sent the scholarship letter I needed for my visa appointment.”

Chiamaka OkoroEngineering Management · Nigeria

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