Individuals who enjoy teaching and working with young children may be interested in pursuing a degree in early childhood education, a concentration that specializes in child development and learning strategies. Students may choose to work in a setting that focuses on child development and instruction.

Universities in Turkey provide either two or four years of education for undergraduate studies, while graduate programs last a minimum of two years. There are around 820 higher education institutions in Turkey including 76 universities with a total student enrollment of over 1 million. The quality of education at the Turkish universities varies greatly, some providing education and facilities on par with internationally renowned schools.