Is the program offered in English?

The program is offered in Turkish, so proficiency in the language is required.

What facilities does Istanbul Aydin University provide for media students?

Istanbul Aydin University offers state-of-the-art facilities, including studios, editing suites, and screening rooms.

What are the career opportunities after completing this program?

Graduates can pursue various roles in film and television, including production, direction, and media analysis.

How long is the Cinema and TV program?

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

How much does it cost to study here?

The total tuition for the whole program is $12,000. SIT's application and counselling service is 100% free.

PhD Turkish 4 yr

Cinema and TV

Istanbul Aydin University · Istanbul, Türkiye

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Total tuition

$12,000

Duration

4 yr

Language

Turkish

Degree

PhD

Next intake

January, September

Istanbul Aydin UniversityIstanbul, Türkiye

Est. 2007 Private

About Istanbul Aydin University

AI snapshot

Cinema and TV is a 4 yr, Turkish-taught phd program at Istanbul Aydin University in Istanbul, Türkiye. The total program tuition is $12,000, with the next intake in January, September. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.

Program overview

The PhD in Cinema and TV program at Istanbul Aydin University offers an in-depth exploration of media studies, focusing on both theoretical and practical aspects of cinema and television. Students engage in critical analysis and innovative research, preparing them for advanced roles in the media landscape.

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 January, September — we help you settle in

Core curriculum

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

01Film Theory

02Television Production

03Media Ethics

04Cinematography

05Screenwriting

06Media Analysis

Career paths

Roles this program prepares you for.

Film Director

Television Producer

Media Researcher

Screenwriter

Cinematographer

Graduate outcomes

Where Social sciences & media graduates in Türkiye typically end up (bachelor's graduates).

Employment rate69.6%

National average, all fields: 75.9%

Time to first job

18.1 months

Working in their field

20.1%

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

CV / résumé

Statement of purpose

Frequently asked questions

The duration typically varies, but most PhD programs are designed to be completed in 3-5 years.

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