Associate
Culinary (Turkish)
IGIstanbul Gelisim University · Istanbul Turkish 2 yr January, August
$3,000 / yr
Tuition / yr
$2,625
Duration
2 yr
Language
Turkish
Degree
Associate
Next intake
September
AI snapshot
Culinary (Turkish) is a 2 yr, Turkish-taught associate program at Acıbadem University in Istanbul, Türkiye. Tuition is $2,625 per year after the SIT deal, with the next intake in September. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.
Program overview
The Associate of Culinary program at Acıbadem University offers students an immersive experience in the culinary arts, emphasizing both traditional and contemporary Turkish cuisine. Students will develop essential skills and techniques needed to excel in the culinary industry.
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.
01Culinary Techniques
02Food Safety and Hygiene
03Turkish Cuisine
04International Cuisine
05Pastry and Baking
06Menu Planning
07Nutrition
Career paths
Roles this program prepares you for.
Chef
Culinary Manager
Pastry Chef
Food Stylist
Catering Manager
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 (Turkish) from Acıbadem University.
Student stories
What students say
“The admissions team guided my visa application step by step, down to the bank statement format. Istanbul felt overwhelming the first week, but the campus in Ataşehir is calm and the hospital placement started in year one.”
“My program is in Turkish, and Acıbadem arranged a preparatory language year that actually worked, by second semester I could follow lab reports without a dictionary. The laboratory instructors check our technique one student at a time.”
Compare similar programs
| Program | University | Duration | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary (Turkish)THIS | Acıbadem University | 2 yr | $2,625 |
| Culinary (Turkish) | Istanbul Gelisim University | 2 yr | $3,000 |
| Cooking (Turkish) | Istinye University | 2 yr | $2,700 |
| Culinary | Piri Reis University | 2 yr | $2,000 |
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