Master's Degree
Accounting and Auditing (Non-Thesis)
IBIstanbul Bilgi University · Istanbul Turkish 1.5 yr Rolling
$10,000 / yr
Total tuition
$9,000
Duration
2 yr
Language
English
Degree
Master's Degree
Next intake
January, September
AI snapshot
Cultural Studies (Thesis) is a 2 yr, English-taught master's degree program at Istanbul Bilgi University in Istanbul, Türkiye. The total program tuition is $9,000, with the next intake in January, September. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.
Program overview
Explore the complexities of culture through an interdisciplinary lens in the Cultural Studies program at Istanbul Bilgi University. This master's program encourages critical thinking and analysis, preparing students to engage with diverse cultural contexts.
Internationally accredited degree
Internship & co-op opportunities
English-taught, no Turkish required
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 January, September — we help you settle in
Core curriculum
Representative modules from the program, your advisor shares the full syllabus.
01Cultural Theory
02Media Studies
03Globalization and Culture
04Identity and Representation
05Cultural Policy
06Research Methods in Cultural Studies
Career paths
Roles this program prepares you for.
Cultural Analyst
Policy Advisor
Researcher
Community Development Officer
Cultural Manager
Graduate outcomes
Where Social sciences & media graduates in Türkiye typically end up (bachelor's graduates).
Employment rate69.6%
National average, all fields: 75.9%
Time to first job
18.1 months
Working in their field
20.1%
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
- English proficiency, or a free 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
CV / résumé
Statement of purpose
Frequently asked questions
The program typically lasts for two years, allowing students to complete their thesis and coursework.
Student stories
What students say
“The Architecture studios at Istanbul Bilgi University stay open until midnight, and critiques are honest without being cruel. After Baghdad, having a design tutor who sits with my drawings for a full hour still feels like a gift.”
“Studying Advertising in Istanbul means my classroom examples are on billboards the same week we discuss them. The campus by the Golden Horn is small enough that lecturers recognize you at the café between classes.”
Compare similar programs
| Program | University | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural Studies (Thesis)THIS | Istanbul Bilgi University | 2 yr | $9,000 |
| Accounting and Auditing (Non-Thesis) | Istanbul Bilgi University | 1.5 yr | $10,000 |
| Accounting and Auditing (Thesis) | Istanbul Bilgi University | 2 yr | $10,000 |
| Accounting and Taxation | Istanbul Bilgi University | 2 yr | $2,000 |
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