Associate−55% SIT deal
Opticianry (Turkish)
ABAntalya Bilim University · Antalya Turkish 2 yr January, August
$5,200
Details →$2,340 / yr
Tuition / yr
$2,500
Duration
2 yr
Language
Turkish
Degree
Associate
Next intake
September
AI snapshot
Opticianry is a 2 yr, Turkish-taught associate program at Altinbas University in Istanbul, Türkiye. Tuition is $2,500 per year after the SIT deal, with the next intake in September. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.
Program overview
The Opticianry program at Altinbas University equips students with essential skills in vision care and eyewear fitting. Located in Istanbul, this associate degree prepares graduates for a rewarding career in the optical 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.
01Optical Dispensing
02Ocular Anatomy
03Vision Science
04Contact Lens Fitting
05Optical Instruments
06Patient Care
07Business Practices in Opticianry
Career paths
Roles this program prepares you for.
Optician
Optical Technician
Contact Lens Specialist
Vision Care Consultant
Retail Manager in Optical Stores
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 Opticianry program is an associate degree, typically taking two years to complete.
Student stories
What students say
“The Civil Engineering department at Altinbas University pairs every course with lab sessions, concrete testing, surveying on campus grounds, the works. My professor answered emails within a day, even during the exam period.”
“Studying Architecture in English at Altinbas meant I could start right away without a prep year. The Mahmutbey campus is modern, and Istanbul itself becomes your textbook, half our assignments involve documenting the city's buildings.”
Compare similar programs
| Program | University | Duration | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpticianryTHIS | Altinbas University | 2 yr | $2,500 |
| Opticianry (Turkish) | Antalya Bilim University | 2 yr | $2,340 |
| Opticianry (Turkish) | Istanbul Gelisim University | 2 yr | $3,000 |
| Opticianry | Bahcesehir Istanbul University | 2 yr | $3,500 |
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