Is the program offered in English?

The program is offered in Turkish.

What are the typical job opportunities after graduation?

Graduates can pursue careers in child development, education, and family support.

Where is Istanbul Topkapi University located?

Istanbul Topkapi University is located in Istanbul, Turkey.

How long is the Child Development (Distance Education) program?

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

How much does it cost to study here?

Tuition is $1,450 per year. SIT's application and counselling service is 100% free.

Associate Turkish 2 yr

Child Development (Distance Education)

Istanbul Topkapi University · Istanbul, Türkiye

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Tuition / yr

$1,450

Duration

2 yr

Language

Turkish

Degree

Associate

Next intake

September

Istanbul Topkapi UniversityIstanbul, Türkiye

Est. 2015 Private

About Istanbul Topkapi University

AI snapshot

Child Development (Distance Education) is a 2 yr, Turkish-taught associate program at Istanbul Topkapi University in Istanbul, Türkiye. Tuition is $1,450 per year, with the next intake in September. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.

Program overview

Explore the fundamentals of child development through a flexible distance education program at Istanbul Topkapi University. This associate degree equips you with essential knowledge and skills for working with children in various settings.

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.

01Child Growth and Development

02Child Psychology

03Early Childhood Education

04Nutrition for Children

05Child Health and Safety

06Developmentally Appropriate Practices

07Family and Community Relations

Career paths

Roles this program prepares you for.

Child Development Specialist

Early Childhood Educator

Child Care Center Director

Family Support Worker

Child Advocate

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 typically takes two years to complete.

Student stories

What students say

“After a year of Turkish prep, I joined the Child Development program at Istanbul Topkapi University. My advisor checked my translated transcripts twice before submission, which saved me from resubmitting anything at the migration office.”

Wanjiru KamauChild Development · Kenya

“I chose Visual Arts here because the studios are genuinely well equipped, printmaking presses, a proper darkroom. My scholarship covered half the tuition, and the counselor explained every payment deadline in writing.”

Putri MaharaniVisual Arts · Indonesia

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