Associate Degree
Elderly Care
ITIstanbul Topkapi University · Istanbul Turkish 2 yr January, August
$1,450 / yr
Tuition / yr
$4,000
Duration
4 yr
Language
Turkish
Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Next intake
September
AI snapshot
Elderly care is a 4 yr, Turkish-taught bachelor's degree program at Lokman Hekim University in Ankara, Türkiye. Tuition is $4,000 per year, with the next intake in September. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.
Program overview
The Bachelor of Elderly Care program at Lokman Hekim University provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to support the aging population. Students will learn about various aspects of elderly care, preparing them for a rewarding career in this vital 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.
01Gerontology
02Health Promotion
03Caregiving Techniques
04Elderly Nutrition
05Mental Health in Aging
06Palliative Care
Career paths
Roles this program prepares you for.
Geriatric Care Manager
Elderly Care Coordinator
Health Educator
Social Worker
Nursing Home Administrator
Graduate outcomes
Where Health & welfare graduates in Türkiye typically end up (bachelor's graduates).
Employment rate86.7%
National average, all fields: 75.9%
Time to first job
8.9 months
Working in their field
79.9%
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 program focuses on the health and well-being of older adults, preparing students to support the aging population effectively.
Student stories
What students say
“As a coaching student I get free hours in the performance lab to test athletes with force plates. The admissions officer also sorted my dormitory before I even booked my flight from Jakarta.”
“I picked medical promotion and marketing because Lokman Hekim pairs the courses with its own hospitals in Ankara. Shadowing a product specialist during actual pharmacy visits showed me exactly what the job involves.”
Compare similar programs
| Program | University | Duration | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elderly careTHIS | Lokman Hekim University | 4 yr | $4,000 |
| Elderly Care | Istanbul Topkapi University | 2 yr | $1,450 |
| Elderly Care | Istanbul Atlas University | 2 yr | $2,800 |
| Elderly Care | Istanbul Kent University | 2 yr | $1,300 |
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