Associate Degree
Culinary Arts (Turkish)
CACyprus Aydin University · Aydin Turkish 2 yr January, August
$2,011 / yr
Tuition / yr
$5,000
Duration
2 yr
Language
Turkish
Degree
Associate Degree
Next intake
September
AI snapshot
Culinary Arts (Turkish) is a 2 yr, Turkish-taught associate degree program at Istinye University in Istanbul, Türkiye. Tuition is $5,000 per year, with the next intake in September. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.
Program overview
The Associate of Culinary Arts program at Istinye University offers students a comprehensive introduction to culinary techniques and practices. Located in the vibrant city of Istanbul, this program prepares graduates for a dynamic career in the culinary field.
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.
01Fundamentals of Cooking
02Baking and Pastry Arts
03Food Safety and Sanitation
04Culinary Techniques
05Menu Planning and Design
06Culinary Management
07International Cuisine
Career paths
Roles this program prepares you for.
Chef
Pastry Chef
Catering Manager
Food and Beverage Manager
Restaurant Owner
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 Culinary Arts.
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.”
“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.”
Compare similar programs
| Program | University | Duration | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts (Turkish)THIS | Istinye University | 2 yr | $5,000 |
| Culinary Arts (Turkish) | Cyprus Aydin University | 2 yr | $2,011 |
| Culinary Arts (Turkish) | Istanbul Arel University | 2 yr | $2,600 |
| Gastronomy and Culinary Arts | Near East University | 2 yr | $3,043 |
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