Tuition / yr

$2,600

Duration

2 yr

Language

Turkish

Degree

Associate

Next intake

September

AI snapshot

Tourism Guiding is a 2 yr, Turkish-taught associate program at Istanbul Arel University in Istanbul, Türkiye. Tuition is $2,600 per year, with the next intake in September. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.

Program overview

The Associate of Tourism Guiding program at Istanbul Arel University equips students with essential skills for a successful career in tourism. Students learn about cultural heritage, travel management, and customer service, preparing them for diverse roles in the tourism 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. 1

    Apply

    Free, about 5 minutes with an advisor

  2. 2

    Offer letter

    Usually within 48 hours

  3. 3

    Confirm & deposit

    Accept your offer and reserve your seat

  4. 4

    Visa support

    We guide your student visa — usually 4–8 weeks

  5. 5

    Arrival & enrollment

    Starts September — we help you settle in

Core curriculum

Representative modules from the program, your advisor shares the full syllabus.

01Cultural Heritage Management
02Travel and Tourism Marketing
03Customer Service in Tourism
04Tour Guiding Techniques
05Destination Management

Career paths

Roles this program prepares you for.

Tour Guide
Travel Consultant
Event Coordinator
Tourism Marketing Specialist

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

The Associate of Tourism Guiding program typically takes two years to complete.

Student stories

What students say

My Nursing master's at Istanbul Arel University pairs every thesis student with a clinical supervisor early. Mine answered my ethics-committee questions on a Sunday so I would not miss the submission window.
Wanjiru KamauNursing (Thesis) · Kenya
I am writing my Sociology thesis on migration, and my supervisor connected me with two fieldwork sites in my first month. The international office even helped me get my documents apostilled back home in Rabat.
Imane BenaliSociology (Thesis) · Morocco

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