FeesIstanbul Nişantaşı UniversityIstanbul Nişantaşı UniversityFees

From TRY 374,000

FeesIstanbul Nişantaşı UniversityIstanbul Nişantaşı UniversityFees

From TRY 374,000

Vocational School of Health Services

Physiotherapy

Ön LisansTurkish2 years

Applications open

Tuition and study format

Full scholarshipFree
50% scholarshipTRY 517,000$10,325
Full feeTRY 1,034,000$20,650

Academic year: 2026/27

Intakes and application dates

2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications open
January 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027

Programme information package

The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.

Programme definition

History

Nişantaşı University started its academic activities in 2010 as a Vocational School and turned into Nişantaşı University in 2012. Physiotherapy Program Nişantaşı University, Nişantaşı Vocational School continues its education and training.

Qualification Awarded

"Physiotherapy" associate degree diploma will be awarded to students who graduate from this program.

Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)

Associate Degree

Specific Admission Requirements

The student who wishes to enroll in the program must complete the processes determined by ÖSYM within the framework of the relevant legislation / pass the exams. A student who has started his education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for undergraduate transfer. The admission of students is examined before the semester starts, taking into account the conditions of each student and the degree to which they apply, and are evaluated specifically. More detailed information about admission to the university is available in the Institution Introduction Catalog. Students coming from abroad within the scope of student exchange programs approved by the university and whose limits are determined with an agreement can take the courses given in the program.

Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Students studying at Nişantaşı University may be exempted from certain courses within the framework of certain regulations. If the content of a course taken at another Higher Education Institution is in accordance with the content of the course given at Nişantaşı University and is approved by the relevant Vocational School Directorate, the student may be exempted from this course.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Students must successfully complete all of the courses in the program (equivalent to a total of 120 ECTS) in order to obtain the right to graduate. However, for each semester, the semester weighted grade point average must be at least 1.80 out of 4.00 and the cumulative grade point average at the graduation stage must be at least 2.00 over 4.00. In addition, the student must have successfully completed the internship or graduation project for graduation.

Profile of The Programme

Since physical therapy is a sector that constantly develops and renews itself with technological development, the need for qualified personnel in this field is increasing. The increasing number of individuals with congenital or acquired disabilities has increased the need for qualified staff to assist the physiotherapist in the field of rehabilitation. From this point of view, physiotherapy associate degree programs are increasing in the world today. The program acts in an integrated manner with innovations and the requirements of the age throughout the education process. The quality of education is supported by the equipment available in the Vocational School of our university and other equipment purchased in accordance with the developing technology. The purpose of the Physiotherapy Program is; During the two-year associate degree education period, state hospitals, private hospitals, university hospitals, physical therapy and rehabilitation clinics and private branch centers are equipped with contemporary knowledge and skills, research, problem-solving skills are developed, cultural accumulation and communication, technological tool To train physiotherapy technicians who can use the equipment and give importance to human health and ethical values.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples

"Physiotherapy" associate degree diploma will be awarded to students who graduate from this program. These graduated students will take part in the applications within the framework of the physiotherapy program under the supervision of a physiotherapist to assist in physical therapy and exercise applications. Graduates will be able to work in the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Departments of universities, state and private health institutions. The graduates of the physiotherapy program who have successfully completed their education in vocational high school can take the Vertical Transfer Exam and transfer to Nursing, Nursing and Health Services undergraduate departments. Before starting the process of opening the program, our university conducts meetings with important representatives operating in the relevant sector in order to ensure that the internship and employment issues of the students who will continue their education in the program are resolved in a fast and sustainable manner. In this direction, it cooperates with education in order to ensure that the application lessons in the said program progress with the support of sector representatives. This cooperation provides a significant advantage to the students of the program. Students who will graduate from this department will be in public and private inpatient / outpatient health institutions and organizations affiliated to the Ministry of Health and rehabilitation centers, inpatient / non-bedded health institutions and organizations affiliated to universities, physical therapy and rehabilitation clinics. and private branch centers, retirement homes, spa-cure centers, and hotels for health tourism.

Access to Further Studies

The graduates of the physiotherapy program who have successfully completed their education in vocational high school can take the Vertical Transfer Exam and transfer to Nursing, Nursing and Health Services undergraduate departments.

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the term must have attended at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the applied courses in order to enter the final exam. Students are subjected to at least one midterm and final exam for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. as midterm grade can also be taken into consideration) to the success grade is 40%, and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. All exams are evaluated over 100 points. Students who get one of the letter grades (AA), (BA), (BB), (CB) and (CC) from a course are considered successful in that course. (DC) and (DD) grades are conditionally successful grades. In order for a student to be successful in a course in which he / she received a DC or DD grade, the grade point average of that course must be at least 1.80. For more detailed information, please check the related course in the Lesson Plan section.

Graduation Requirements

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Tam Zamanlı

Address, Programme Director or Equivalent

Lect. Begüm MUTLU begum.mutlu@nisantasi.edu.tr Maslak Mah., 1453 Söğütözü Sokak Ağaoğlu Maslak 1453 No:20, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul

Facilities

In order for our students to have the necessary professional knowledge and skills, we provide practical and theoretical training of all stages of physiotherapy in our program curriculum.

Programme outcomes

To be able to interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, and develop evidence-based solutions by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field.
To have basic medical knowledge about the field
They can describe hearing loss, speech and sound disorders, and explain objective and subjective test methods used in hearing loss.
Knows the basic measurement and evaluation principles in physiotherapy.
Learn basic information about stress and depression and ways to cope with stress and depression. They know psychosocial rehabilitation in disabled individuals, disabled children and chronic patients.
Knows the principles of growth, development and development and Down syndrome. Learn basic topics about rehabilitation and psychology in children with Down syndrome.
They know the laws of motion, types and structures of joints. They learn balance, posture and control of posture.
They have information about orthoses and prostheses used in their field, they know types of amputation and rehabilitation in amputations and pediatric rehabilitation.
Learn the physical properties of heat and light, the physiological effects and basic principles of hydrotherapy, and gain the ability to apply hydrotherapy methods.
They know the systems that make up the body and know the effects of exercise on the systems.
Know the classical and convective massage applications, learn the indications of massage applications. Gain the skill of applying massage and know the physiological, psychological and systematic effects of these applications.
They know high frequency currents and methods used in electrotherapy.
To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the A2 level of European Language Portfolio.
To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
To be able to act in accordance with professional ethics to colleagues, other members of the healthcare team, patients and patient relatives in the work environment.
To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting data related to the field and announcing the results.
To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
They have knowledge about Ataturk's principles and reforms and adopt the fundamental values of the Republic.
To have the competence to use Turkish effectively in written and oral form, as well as to have theoretical and practical knowledge on legal language and legal correspondence.

Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework

Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.

KNOWLEDGE

1
Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 4 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 16 · 17 · 18 · 19

SKILLS

1
Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
Programme outcomes5 · 6 · 7 · 10
2
Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 9 · 12

COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )

1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes8 · 11
2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes4 · 6
3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes8 · 15

COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )

1
Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs..
Programme outcomes3 · 6 · 8 · 9
2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes5 · 11
3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes5 · 15

COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )

1
Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
Programme outcomes15 · 19
2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes15 · 16
3
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
Programme outcomes13 · 15
4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes1 · 14

COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )

1
Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
Programme outcomes1 · 16
2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, workers health and security.
Programme outcomes17 · 18