Tuition / yr
$2,600
Duration
2 yr
Language
Turkish
Degree
Associate Degree
Next intake
Fall 2026-2027
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Tourism Guiding is a 2 yr, Turkish-taught associate degree program at Istanbul Arel University in Istanbul, Türkiye. Tuition is $2,600 per year, with the next intake in Fall 2026-2027. 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
Apply
Apply by Nov 30, 2026, free, about 5 minutes
- 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 Fall 2026-2027, we help you settle in
Core curriculum
Representative modules from the program, your advisor shares the full syllabus.
Career paths
Roles this program prepares you for.
Graduate outcomes
Where Services graduates in Türkiye typically end up (associate graduates).
National average, all fields: 68.8%
13.7 months
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.
Frequently asked questions
The Associate of Tourism Guiding program typically takes two years to complete.
The program is taught in Turkish.
Istanbul Arel University is located in Istanbul, Turkey.
The program has intakes in January and August.
It runs 2 yr, taught in Turkish, with the next intake in Fall 2026-2027.
Tuition is $2,600 per year. SIT's application and counselling service is 100% free.
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.”
“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.”
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