What is the language of instruction for the program?

The program is taught in a mix of Turkish and English, with 70% in Turkish and 30% in English.

Where is Piri Reis University located?

Piri Reis University is located in Istanbul, Turkey, a vibrant city with a rich maritime history.

What career opportunities are available after graduation?

Graduates can pursue various roles, including Yacht Captain, Marine Surveyor, and Maritime Consultant.

How long is the Yacht Captaincy program?

It runs 2 yr, taught in Turkish.

How much does it cost to study here?

Tuition is $2,000 per year. SIT's application and counselling service is 100% free.

Associate Degree Turkish 2 yr

Yacht Captaincy

Piri Reis University · Istanbul, Türkiye

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Tuition / yr

$2,000

Duration

2 yr

Language

Turkish

Degree

Associate Degree

Piri Reis UniversityIstanbul, Türkiye

Est. 2008 Private

About Piri Reis University

AI snapshot

Yacht Captaincy is a 2 yr, Turkish-taught associate degree program at Piri Reis University in Istanbul, Türkiye. Tuition is $2,000 per year. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.

Program overview

Explore the dynamic field of Yacht Captaincy at Piri Reis University, where you will gain essential skills for navigating and managing vessels. This program prepares you for a rewarding career on the water.

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.

01Navigation and Seamanship

02Maritime Safety and Emergency Procedures

03Ship Management and Operations

04Marine Communication

05Weather and Oceanography

06Yacht Maintenance and Repair

Career paths

Roles this program prepares you for.

Yacht Captain

Marine Surveyor

Port Manager

Cruise Ship Officer

Maritime Consultant

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

You will earn an Associate degree in Yacht Captaincy from Piri Reis University.

Student stories

What students say

“The full-mission bridge simulator at Piri Reis University is the same model used for professional officer training, and we log hours on it from second year. My sea internship was arranged through the university's shipping company partners.”

Tanvir AhmedMaritime Transportation Management Engineering · Bangladesh

“In Mechatronics we spend real time in the workshop, I built and tuned a PLC-controlled conveyor system for my second-year project. The scholarship discount I received made the tuition manageable for my family back in Ashgabat.”

Merdan OrazovMechatronics · Turkmenistan

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