Vocational School
Tourist Guiding
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 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
The Department of Tourist Guidance was established in 2021 and continues its activities within the Vocational School. The department accepted its first students in the academic year 2021-2022 and had its first graduates in 2023.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Tourist Guide Diploma Title: Tourist Guide
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Associate Degree (EQF-LLL Level 5)
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish citizens: Students are admitted to the program through central placement according to their TYT score type. Students placed in the program by ÖSYM must meet their financial obligations and enroll definitively by the announced enrollment dates. Foreign Nationals: International students are admitted according to criteria established by the University Senate. Please refer to the appropriate web page. Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started his or her education in an equivalent program in the country or abroad can apply for horizontal transfer. The acceptance of the student is made before the beginning of the semester, taking into account the conditions of each student and the degree for which he/she has applied. are specifically examined and evaluated. Please refer to the relevant legislation. Horizontal Transfer Policy of Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor Regulation on the Principles of Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer Exchange Students: Student exchange programs approved by the University and governed by an agreement. National and international students may attend courses offered under the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students' previous education and achievements, "Istanbul Nişantaşı University Previously Acquired It can be recognized in accordance with the "Recognition of Qualifications, Course Equivalence and Adaptation Principles Directive" and exemption can be provided from the required courses accordingly. Link to access the instructions:
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Conditions and Rules are as explained in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Vision of the Tourist Guidance Department; Our aim is to be a nationally and internationally recognized department that adheres to ethical principles, is innovative and focused on lifelong learning, produces scientific knowledge and creates value for the region and country with the qualified and original education it offers. The Mission of the Tourist Guidance Department is; To train qualified human resources who have practical knowledge in the field of tourism and tourist guidance, who can follow the developments in the country and the world, who add value to their region and country with their knowledge and experience, and who can develop original ideas, research and projects with analytical thinking ability. The basic values it adopts to realize this vision and mission are transparency, accountability, fairness, people-oriented, innovation, creativity, reliability and universality. Tourist Guidance Department; Able to work as a regional and national tourist guide in travel agencies or independently, Able to work as an information officer or manager in the tour planning and ticket sales departments of travel agencies, Be able to work in businesses such as transportation, accommodation, yacht-marina businesses within the scope of the tourism industry, Able to establish their own travel businesses, Able to work as a museum guide in museums and historical sites, Will have the necessary qualifications to be a manager and academician It aims to train tourist guidance experts.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
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Access to Further Studies
Program graduates can be placed in relevant 4-year (undergraduate) departments with the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) held annually by ÖSYM. You can find the list of relevant undergraduate departments that can be transferred vertically from the ÖSYM DGS Guide.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester must attend at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the applied courses in order to take the final exam. Students are subject to midterm and final exams for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. can also be evaluated as midterm exam grade) to the success grade is 40%, and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. For the measurement and evaluation criteria of each course, you can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations.
Graduation Requirements
In order to be eligible for graduation, students must have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum (equivalent to at least 120 ECTS in total) and their overall weighted grade point average at graduation must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. For graduation, the student must have successfully completed his/her internship (see Curriculum below).
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Program Head: Lecturer. See. Hümeyra DEMİR Email: humeyra.demir@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Campus, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V and No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
The courses are given by experienced instructors who are experts in their fields. There is also a well-equipped computer lab where they can use computer programs. For courses that require practice, such as museums and archaeological sites, opportunities to practice are created in places in the nearby region.
Programme outcomes
- Has the ability to understand the basic structure of the tourism sector, its operating process and its contribution to the country's economy.
- Uses foreign language knowledge sufficient to follow the information in his field and communicate with colleagues.
- He acquires knowledge about Atatürk's principles and reforms and adopts the fundamental values of the Republic.
- It enables students to learn the basic geographical values and problems of the world and to relate them to current events.
- Knows the processes of planning, implementing and controlling a tour and carries it out in a way that ensures visitor satisfaction.
- It constantly updates and develops the legal regulations, professional standards, knowledge, skills and competencies related to the field of tourism and Tourist Guiding with the awareness of lifelong learning.
- Has the ability to recognize, understand and communicate effectively with different cultures.
- Has sufficient awareness of protecting Turkey's tangible and intangible cultural heritage and being able to evaluate positive and negative examples of museums.
- It creates awareness about the culture, history, religion and arts of the civilizations that have lived in Turkey.
- Has the ability to relate, interpret and evaluate Turkey's values and problems that are important in terms of Archaeology and Art History with current events.
- He knows the mythological and iconographic values of Türkiye and its surroundings and has the ability to convey them.
- Has the awareness to learn about the fauna and flora of Anatolia and to increase sensitivity and awareness on these issues.
- It acts with occupational safety, environmental protection and quality awareness, taking into account professional requirements and ethical principles.
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
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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.
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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.
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Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
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COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
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Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
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Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
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Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
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COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
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Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs..
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Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
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Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
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COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
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Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
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Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
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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.
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Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
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COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
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Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
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Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, workers health and security.
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