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Associate Degree Turkish 2 yr −7% SIT exclusive

Pastry And Bakery

Istanbul Gelisim University · Istanbul, Türkiye

Tuition / yr

$2,790

Duration

2 yr

Language

Turkish

Degree

Associate Degree

Next intake

Fall 2026-2027

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Istanbul Gelisim UniversityIstanbul Gelisim UniversityIstanbul, Türkiye
THE World University Rankings 2026: 1001–1200 10,000 international students Est. 2008 Private
About Istanbul Gelisim University

AI snapshot

Pastry And Bakery is a 2 yr, Turkish-taught associate degree program at Istanbul Gelisim University in Istanbul, Türkiye. Tuition is $2,790 per year after the SIT deal, with the next intake in Fall 2026-2027. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.

Program overview

The Associate of Pastry and Bakery program at Istanbul Gelisim University offers students a comprehensive introduction to the art and science of baking and pastry-making. Students will develop essential skills in creating a variety of baked goods and pastries, preparing them for a rewarding career in the culinary arts.

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. 1

    Apply

    Apply by Nov 30, 2026, free, about 5 minutes

  2. 2

    Offer letter

    Decision timing is set by the university

  3. 3

    Confirm & deposit

    Accept your offer and reserve your seat

  4. 4

    Visa support

    We guide your student visa, usually 4–8 weeks

  5. 5

    Arrival & enrollment

    Starts Fall 2026-2027, we help you settle in

Core curriculum

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

01Fundamentals of Baking
02Pastry Techniques
03Cake Decorating
04Bread Making
05Dessert Presentation
06Food Safety and Hygiene
07Culinary Arts Basics

Career paths

Roles this program prepares you for.

Pastry Chef
Baker
Culinary Instructor
Cake Designer
Pastry Shop Manager

Graduate outcomes

Where Arts & humanities graduates in Türkiye typically end up (associate graduates).

Employment rate53%

National average, all fields: 68.8%

Time to first job

18.4 months

Working in their field

31.4%

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

The Associate of Pastry and Bakery program typically takes two years to complete.

Student stories

What students say

“The Radiotherapy program gave us supervised clinical rotations at partner hospitals from the second year. When my bank statement was questioned during the visa process, the admissions counselor drafted the explanation letter with me.”
Bilal AhmedRadiotherapy · Pakistan
“Sports Management at Gelisim mixes classroom work with visits to clubs around Avcilar and the wider Istanbul football scene. I came from Tripoli knowing no one; the Arabic-speaking student office made settling in easier.”
Mohamed El-MahdiSports Management · Libya
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