PhD
Graphic Design Art Qualification (Combined)
IAIstanbul Aydin University · Istanbul Turkish 4 yr January, August
$15,000 / yr
Total tuition
$9,000
Duration
4 yr
Language
Turkish
Degree
PhD
Next intake
January, September
AI snapshot
Graphic Design is a 4 yr, Turkish-taught phd program at Istanbul Arel University in Istanbul, Türkiye. The total program tuition is $9,000, with the next intake in January, September. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.
Program overview
The PhD in Graphic Design at Istanbul Arel University offers an advanced exploration of visual communication and design principles. Students engage in innovative research and develop critical skills to excel in the evolving field of graphic design.
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.
01Visual Communication Theory
02Advanced Graphic Design Techniques
03Digital Media and Design
04Design Research Methods
05User Experience Design
06Branding and Identity Design
Career paths
Roles this program prepares you for.
Graphic Designer
Art Director
Creative Director
User Experience Designer
Brand Strategist
Graduate outcomes
Where Arts & humanities graduates in Türkiye typically end up (bachelor's graduates).
Employment rate61.7%
National average, all fields: 75.9%
Time to first job
16.1 months
Working in their field
47.3%
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 PhD programs generally take several years to complete, depending on the research focus and individual progress.
Student stories
What students say
“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.”
“The Information Security Technology labs at Arel run live attack-defense exercises, not just slides. After classes I take the metrobus back across Istanbul and review the packet captures we collected that day.”
Compare similar programs
| Program | University | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic DesignTHIS | Istanbul Arel University | 4 yr | $9,000 |
| Graphic Design Art Qualification (Combined) | Istanbul Aydin University | 4 yr | $15,000 |
| Graphic Design | Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University | 4 yr | $10,000 |
| Graphic Design Art Qualification | Istanbul Aydin University | 4 yr | $12,000 |
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