Associate Degree
Opticianry (Turkish)
IGIstanbul Gelisim University · Istanbul Turkish 2 yr Intake dates to be confirmed
$3,000 / yr
Tuition / yr
$3,500
Duration
2 yr
Language
Turkish
Degree
Associate Degree
AI snapshot
Opticianry (Turkish) is a 2 yr, Turkish-taught associate degree program at Lokman Hekim University in Ankara, Türkiye. Tuition is $3,500 per year. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.
Program overview
The Associate of Opticianry program at Lokman Hekim University prepares students for a rewarding career in eye care. With a focus on practical skills and theoretical knowledge, graduates will be equipped to meet the needs of patients and contribute to the healthcare 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
Land, register and start classes
Core curriculum
Representative modules from the program, your advisor shares the full syllabus.
01Optical Dispensing
02Contact Lens Fitting
03Ocular Anatomy
04Vision Science
05Patient Care Techniques
Career paths
Roles this program prepares you for.
Optician
Optometric Technician
Vision Care Specialist
Sales Representative in Optical Industry
Graduate outcomes
Where Health & welfare graduates in Türkiye typically end up (associate graduates).
Employment rate61.3%
National average, all fields: 68.8%
Time to first job
15.5 months
Working in their field
44.5%
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 Opticianry program typically takes two years to complete.
The program is taught in Turkish.
Graduates can pursue various roles in the optical industry, including optician and optical technician.
Lokman Hekim University is located in Ankara, Turkey.
It runs 2 yr, taught in Turkish.
Tuition is $3,500 per year. SIT's application and counselling service is 100% free.
Student stories
What students say
“The audiology clinic at Lokman Hekim sees real patients, and by third year I was running hearing screenings under supervision. Explaining results to elderly patients in my basic Turkish was terrifying, then rewarding.”
“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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opticianry (Turkish)THIS | Lokman Hekim University | 2 yr | $3,500 |
| Opticianry (Turkish) | Istanbul Gelisim University | 2 yr | $3,000 |
| Opticianry | Bahcesehir Istanbul University | 2 yr | $3,500 |
| Opticianry (Turkish) | Antalya Bilim University | 2 yr | $2,340 |
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