Vocational Schools in Turkey

Dr.Ali Ahmed Date : 26 Apr 23

Many may think that universities are the only source of education in Turkey and less knows that Turkey pays attention to technical education, or what is known in some of our Arab countries as diploma or vocational schools. Nowadays, every Turkish university has several affiliated or autonomous vocational schools. Moreover, many international students seek to study at Turkish vocational schools to refine their practical skills in different fields.

What is Vocational schools or Technical Education?

Vocational education aims to graduate the workforce required in the labor market and various fields. For example, factories need skilled and knowledgeable workers and technicians. This education can be named vocational or technical, based on the work field.

This education was limited to workshops, factory employment, or plumbing. However, with technological advancement, it has become the focus of the attention of many developed countries, such as Germany, which considers this profession one of the most important professions in the country. In recent years, the number of technical education schools has increased due to the need for technicians in various fields such as medicine, computer science, and nuclear energy.

Technical education has many names, including summer, diploma, vocational, and technical schools.

Advantages of Studying in Turkish vocational Schools

Vocational schools are your gateway to vocational education in Turkey. They allow you to study many different programs that may not be offered in undergraduate programs, or you may not be interested in learning them intensively for many years. The Turkish vocational schools are distinguished by the following:

It is an excellent place to acquire valuable and required practical skills in contemporary life.
The availability of diverse specializations, as one school may offer more than ten specializations.
The study duration is less than undergraduate studies and does not exceed two years.
After completing your study at these schools, you can join the university to obtain a bachelor's degree.
These Schools focus more on practical application through various workshops and training centers.
They provide opportunities for students for training in different institutions.
Turkish schools are recognized by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) and other educational authorities.
They provide the students with the required training methods for the study and implementation through the available advanced infrastructure.
These schools aim to graduate qualified students in their study area and encourage them to continue after graduation.
They provide an opportunity to acquire more than one skill and craft, which increases the possibility of securing a job after graduation.
Some schools offer the opportunity to travel to many countries through student exchange programs. The Erasmus program is among the prominent offered programs to study at European universities.

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Specializations in Turkish Vocational Schools

The specializations differ from one school to another. Some schools may offer more than one specialization, and other schools are limited to one discipline or its sub-programs.

specialized vocational schools

Administrative schools
Medical schools
Tourism schools
Scientific schools
Media schools
Food Schools

programs in Turkish vocational schools

Accounting and Taxation Applications
Aircraft Technology
Anesthesia
Architectural Restoration
Audiometry
Automotive Technology
Banking and Insurance
Biomedical Equipment Technology
Child Development
Civil Aviation Administration
Computer Programming
Construction Preview
Culinary Art
Dental Implant Technology
Electricity
Electrophysiology
Fashion Design
First Aid
Food Technology
Foreign Trade
Geriatric Care
Graphic Design
Hair Care and Beauty
Health Facility Management
Health Facility Management
Health Management
Hemodialysis
Human Resource Management
Injection Techniques
Interior Design
Internal Trade
Jewelry Design
Justice
Language study for the preparatory year
Local Administrations
Logistics Services
Marketing
Mechanics
Medical Documentation
Medical Imaging Techniques
Medical Laboratory Technique
Occupational Health and Safety
Office Administration and Executive Assistants
Operating Room Services
Optics
Oral and Dental Health
Pathology (Pathology Laboratory Techniques)
Pharmacy Services
Photography
Preparation of Radio and Television Programmes
Printing and Publishing Techniques
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Public Relations and Advertising
Radio and TV
Radiotherapy
Shoes Design and Production
Social Services
Sports Management
Translation

System and duration of study in Turkish institutes

The maximum duration of programs at the vocational schools is two years. This duration can be extended to three years in the case of attending the Turkish language preparatory year. The courses are given within two years over four semesters. During this period, the students study 20 to 30 academic courses, some elective and others core.

The students attend many practical workshops and training sessions during their studies and must succeed to be awarded the graduation certificate.

The most prominent Turkish universities that containVocational schools

Many Turkish private universities offer vocational education through their affiliated schools. The number of provided programs at these schools increases from time to time to meet the needs of society. Many universities realized students' interest in nursing programs, whether to obtain a bachelor's degree or a diploma. This encourages them to open many colleges and schools that offer nursing study.

Among the most famous schools in Istanbul are private universities schools:

1. Istanbul Aydın University

Istanbul Aydın University is one of the best private universities in Turkey. The tuition fees in Istanbul Aydin University schools range from $2700 to $3000 per annum.

Most Important vocational Schools at Istanbul Aydın University

It has the following schools:

Vocational School of Health Services offers more than ten medical-related specialties. Most of these disciplines are taught in Turkish.
Anadolu BIL Vocational School to study Business Administration. It also includes business, aviation, tourism, and translation programs.
Vocational School of Justice

2. Bahçeşehir University

Bahçeşehir University includes the Vocational School of Health Services, which offers different applied medical programs with an annual tuition fee of $3,200.

3. Altinbaş University

Altinbaş University is one of the most famous Turkish universities. The affiliated vocational school offers many programs with an approximate annual fee of $1,500.

Most Important Schools at Altinbas University

Professional school of Business Administration
Vocational School of Health Services
Aviation
Programming
Health Services
Anesthesia
Opticianry
Medical Laboratory Techniques

4. Medipol University

Medipol University is one of the best private universities in Turkey in the medical field, with many famous hospitals. Its tuition fees are between 2520$-3125$.

Most Important Schools at Medipol University

Vocational School of Health Services
IMU Vocational School
Laboratory Sciences
Medical Imaging Techniques
Physiotherapy
Medical Documentation And Secretariat Medical documentation
Vocational School of Justice
Vocational School of Social Sciences
Business Administration
Human Resources Management
Logistics
Translation
Aviation Services

Some of these programs are available in English with an approximate annual tuition fee of $2250.

5. Istanbul Gelisim University

Istanbul Gelisim University vocational school majors:

Human Resource Management
Aviation
Ports
Design
Logistics
Radio
International Trade
Cyber Security
Vocational School of Health Services
Medical Laboratory Techniques
Medical Imaging Techniques
Hair Care and Beauty Services
Orthopedic Prosthetics and Orthotics
Management of Health Institutions
School of Foreign Languages to study Turkish and English languages.

The annual tuition fee cost for all programs is approximately $2750.

6. Atılım University

Atılım University is one of the best private medical universities in Turkey, which offers the following program at its vocational schools with an annual fee of 9800$ per year: