Associate Degree
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IIşık University · Istanbul Turkish 2 yr Intake dates to be confirmed
$1,800 / yr
Tuition / yr
$1,800
Duration
2 yr
Language
Turkish
Degree
Associate Degree
AI snapshot
Optometry is a 2 yr, Turkish-taught associate degree program at Işık University in Istanbul, Türkiye. Tuition is $1,800 per year. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.
Program overview
The Associate of Optometry program at Işık University offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of optometry, preparing students for a career in eye care and vision health.
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.
01Vision Science
02Eye Anatomy
03Patient Care
04Optometric Techniques
05Visual Perception
06Ocular Diseases
Career paths
Roles this program prepares you for.
Optometrist
Vision Therapist
Ocular Health Specialist
Optometric Technician
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 program typically spans two years, covering essential topics in optometry.
Işık University is located in Istanbul, Turkey, a vibrant city known for its rich history and culture.
The Associate of Optometry program is taught in Turkish.
The program has intakes in January and August.
It runs 2 yr, taught in Turkish.
Tuition is $1,800 per year. SIT's application and counselling service is 100% free.
Student stories
What students say
“I sew my own collections in the textile workshop on the Şile campus, and the sea view honestly helps me think. Işık University also gave me a fifty percent scholarship, which is why I could afford Istanbul at all.”
“In my second year at Işık University I already work with ECG sensors in the biomedical lab, not just simulations. My professor stays after class whenever the Jordanian students need extra help with signal processing.”
Compare similar programs
| Program | University | Duration | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| OptometryTHIS | Işık University | 2 yr | $1,800 |
| Anesthesia | Işık University | 2 yr | $1,800 |
| Applied Economics (Non-Thesis) | Işık University | 1.5 yr | $5,100 |
| Applied Economics (Thesis) | Işık University | 2 yr | $5,100 |
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