Where is the university located?

Eastern Mediterranean University is located in Famagusta, Turkey.

What language is the program taught in?

The 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 Teaching The Mentally Handicapped program?

It runs 4 yr, taught in Turkish, with the next intake in September.

How much does it cost to study here?

Tuition is $5,220 per year after the SIT deal (down from $10,440). SIT's application and counselling service is 100% free.

Bachelor Turkish 4 yr −50% SIT exclusive

Teaching The Mentally Handicapped

Eastern Mediterranean University · Famagusta, Türkiye

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Tuition / yr

$5,220

Duration

4 yr

Language

Turkish

Degree

Bachelor

Next intake

September

EMEastern Mediterranean UniversityFamagusta, N. Cyprus

Est. 1979 Public

About Eastern Mediterranean University

AI snapshot

Teaching The Mentally Handicapped is a 4 yr, Turkish-taught bachelor program at Eastern Mediterranean University in Famagusta, Türkiye. Tuition is $5,220 per year after the SIT deal, with the next intake in September. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.

Program overview

This program focuses on equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to support individuals with mental handicaps. Students will engage in practical and theoretical learning to foster inclusive educational environments.

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.

01Introduction to Special Education

02Developmental Psychology

03Teaching Methods for Special Needs

04Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education

05Behavior Management Strategies

06Curriculum Development for Special Education

Career paths

Roles this program prepares you for.

Special Education Teacher

Educational Consultant

Behavioral Therapist

Advocate for Individuals with Disabilities

Program Coordinator for Special Education

Graduate outcomes

Where Education graduates in Türkiye typically end up (bachelor's graduates).

Employment rate77.6%

National average, all fields: 75.9%

Time to first job

12.6 months

Working in their field

63.8%

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 focuses on teaching strategies and support for individuals with mental handicaps.

Student stories

What students say

“Our Mechanical Engineering labs at Eastern Mediterranean University have equipment I only saw in videos back home; I ran my own heat-exchanger experiment in second year instead of watching a demonstration from the back row.”

Tanvir RahmanMechanical Engineering · Bangladesh

“I nearly gave up on studying abroad until the Mathematics department offered me a fifty percent scholarship. Two years in, my analysis professor still holds extra office hours before every exam, and I have never needed a private tutor.”

Wanjiru KamauMathematics · Kenya

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