Where is Işık University located?

Işık University is located in Istanbul, Turkey, a vibrant city known for its rich history and culture.

What language is the program taught in?

The Associate of Optometry program is taught in Turkish.

What are the intake periods for this program?

The program has intakes in January and August.

How long is the Optometry program?

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

How much does it cost to study here?

Tuition is $1,800 per year. SIT's application and counselling service is 100% free.

Associate Turkish 2 yr

Optometry

Işık University · Istanbul, Türkiye

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Tuition / yr

$1,800

Duration

2 yr

Language

Turkish

Degree

Associate

Next intake

September

Işık UniversityIstanbul, Türkiye

Est. 1996 Private

About Işık University

AI snapshot

Optometry is a 2 yr, Turkish-taught associate program at Işık University in Istanbul, Türkiye. Tuition is $1,800 per year, with the next intake in September. 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
Starts September — we help you settle in

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.

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.”

Chidinma OkaforFashion and Textile Design · Nigeria

“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.”

Omar KhasawnehBiomedical Engineering · Jordan

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