Program Overview

Introduction to the University Program

The university program in question is a dual diploma program conducted between Istanbul Technical University (ITU) and the State University of New York (SUNY) Fashion Institute of Technology. This program offers students the opportunity to earn two diplomas, one from each university, upon completion of their studies.

Program Details

• The medium of instruction for the program is English.
• Students who cannot meet the English language requirement are required to attend a one-year ITU Preparatory Program in English.
• The student quota for the academic year is 30.
• Graduates of the program are granted diplomas from both ITU and SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology.
• Registered students in this program take their ITU courses at the ITU G悳媠uyu Campus.
• Admission to the program is through an interview based on scores from the university entrance exam administered by OSYM.

Program Structure

The program is a four-year bachelor's degree. The first and second years are spent at ITU's Textile Technology and Design Faculty, while the third and fourth years are spent at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York.

Tuition Fees

• Tuition for the preparatory year is 7,700 TL.
• Tuition for undergraduates is 10,000 TL.
• Tuition for FIT is about $18,000 per year for the third and fourth years.
• Estimated expenses for dormitory, food, book-stationery, and personal expenditures at FIT are about $12,000 per term.

Changes in Tuition

Changes in tuition for each academic year will be announced before the beginning of the year, and all students will be required to pay the announced tuition regardless of the year they started university.

Faculty and Student Body

The Faculty of Textile Technologies and Design at ITU has an academic staff consisting of 12 professors, 2 associate professors, 6 assistant professors, 5 instructors, and 15 research assistants. The faculty has about 300 graduate, 50 postgraduate, and 10 doctorate students. Currently, there are more than 1,300 graduates working in the industry.

SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology

The Fashion Institute of Technology is a school that educates students to attain professional perfection in design, fashion, and career. It is a state institution that gets its main financial support from the State and New York City. The institute's location in New York City provides students with an extraordinary source of opportunities and the chance to work for big national and international firms.

Principles of the Program

The ITU-SUNY Textile Development and Marketing dual degree program aims to provide students with a comprehensive education in textile development and marketing. The program is managed jointly with the Fashion Institute of Technology and is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the textile industry.