Overview

The Proficiency in Art programme offered by Yasar University provides a high level education in the fields of theory and practice with a rich content from different disciplines of art and design.

These fields are art and design, graphic design, animation, music, film design and industrial design. The courses we offer to our students in our program can be listed as: Design History and Criticism, Graphic Design Studio, Computer Games, Film Theory and Research, Visual Culture, Chamber Music, Music Composition, Performance and Theory. The Program aims to bring the students to an advanced level both theoretically and academically, while also supporting the artistic production of the students.

Educational Opportunity

Art and Design Proficiency in Art Program’s language of education is English. As a condition of application to Proficiency in Art Program, it is necessary to get at least 80 points from YDS or to get another score equivalent to that defined by OSYM. ALES score is not required when applying to the program. In addition, the candidates to apply for the program are required to be graduated as Master of Fine Arts from the following departments or conservatories: Faculty of Fine Arts, Faculty of Art and Design and Faculty of Communication.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Research Methods and Ethics in Art and Design

Applied Project Management Life Cycle

Research Application in Arts

Thesis in Proficiency in Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-12 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

96

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Izmir, Turkey

Disciplines

Visual Arts Liberal Arts

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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96

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Other requirements

General requirements

At least 1 reference(s) should be provided.

To graduate from the Undergraduate Programs of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Faculty of Art and Design and Departments of Communication Faculties or Conservatories.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

4000 USD / year

≈ 4000 USD / year

Living costs

Izmir

Turkey

1650 - 2500 TRY / month

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