Department of Electronics and Automation
The Department of Electronics and Automation provides associate degree education aimed at preparing qualified technical professionals for rapidly developing technological fields, particularly electronics, communication technologies, control and automation, and artificial intelligence-based applications. The programs offered by the Department combine theoretical knowledge with practice-oriented education and are designed to develop the professional knowledge, skills, and competencies required in response to scientific, technological, and industrial developments.
The primary objective of the Department is to educate qualified graduates who can respond effectively to the needs of industry in the fields of electronic systems, communication technologies, industrial control and automation systems, and emerging digital technologies. The Department seeks to develop professionals who are capable of following technological advances, applying technical knowledge in practice, solving problems from different perspectives, and acting with an awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities.
The Department currently offers four associate degree programs: Electronics Technology, Electronic Communication Technology, Control and Automation Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Operator. The Artificial Intelligence Operator Program has been incorporated into the academic structure of the Department in response to the rapid development of artificial intelligence and digital technologies and the growing demand for qualified professionals in these fields.
The standard duration of study is two years. Students who successfully complete all requirements of their respective programs are awarded an associate degree in the relevant field.
3+1 Applied Education Model
Education within the Department is organized according to the 3+1 Applied Education Model, which is designed to strengthen the integration of vocational higher education with professional practice and industry.
Under this model, students complete three semesters of theoretical and practice-oriented education at the University and spend one semester undertaking Workplace-Based Vocational Education and Training in an enterprise related to their field of study.
The 3+1 model adopted in vocational higher education in Türkiye is intended to enable students to transform the theoretical knowledge acquired at university into practical skills in a real working environment, become familiar with their respective industries, adapt to professional working conditions, and gain substantial occupational experience before graduation.
The workplace-based vocational education semester is conducted over a full academic semester. In accordance with the applicable regulations, the training comprises 14 weeks and 30 ECTS credits. Students' professional development is monitored jointly by an academic staff member appointed by the University and a qualified workplace mentor. This structure enables students to connect their academic learning directly with real industrial processes, professional responsibilities, workplace practices, and sector-specific expectations.
This educational approach is also consistent with the broader university-industry cooperation initiatives promoted by the Council of Higher Education of Türkiye. Current national initiatives aim to strengthen cooperation between vocational schools and industry, align curricula more closely with changing sectoral requirements, expand workplace education and internship opportunities, and improve the employability of vocational higher education graduates.
Our Educational Approach
Students from different types of secondary schools are admitted to our programs through the national central placement system. For students interested in pursuing careers in electronics, communication technologies, automation, artificial intelligence, and related engineering and technology fields, the Department provides an opportunity to receive practice-oriented higher education while developing professional technical competencies.
Depending on their program, students acquire knowledge and skills in areas such as electronic circuits, measurement and testing techniques, communication systems, control and automation applications, programming, digital systems, and artificial intelligence applications.
Our educational approach goes beyond the transfer of technical knowledge. Students are encouraged to analyse what they learn, integrate knowledge from different subject areas, evaluate alternative approaches, and develop effective solutions to technical problems.
Courses, assignments, laboratory activities, projects, and professional applications are among the primary educational tools used to develop students' analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Rather than relying on a single predetermined solution, students are encouraged to identify problems, consider alternative solutions, select appropriate tools and methods, implement their solutions, and evaluate the results.
The Department places particular emphasis on integrating theoretical education with practical experience. Laboratory and practice environments support activities such as electronic circuit design and implementation, measurement and testing, control and automation applications, and other professional practices required by the respective programs. Developing students' practical skills, encouraging project-based learning, and connecting academic education with real-world professional processes are central components of our educational approach.
Pathways to Bachelor's Degree Education
An associate degree from the Department provides students not only with qualifications for entering professional life but also with opportunities for further academic development.
Graduates who wish to continue their higher education may apply for admission to related bachelor's degree programs through the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS), subject to the conditions, quotas, and program equivalencies determined annually by the Measuring, Selection and Placement Center of Türkiye (ÖSYM).
Depending on their associate degree program, graduates of Electronics Technology, Electronic Communication Technology, and Control and Automation Technology may be eligible to apply to bachelor's degree programs such as Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, and other related engineering fields. Graduates of the Artificial Intelligence Operator Program may pursue further education in computer science, computing, software, information systems, and related digital technology fields, subject to the current DGS regulations.
The specific bachelor's degree programs available for vertical transfer are determined annually by ÖSYM and may therefore change from one admission cycle to another.
Through this structure, our students can build a strong foundation of technical knowledge and practical experience during their associate degree education, gain substantial workplace experience through the 3+1 Applied Education Model, and, if they wish, continue their academic development at bachelor's degree level through the DGS pathway.
The Department of Electronics and Automation therefore adopts an integrated educational approach combining theoretical education, laboratory and project-based learning, workplace-based vocational education, and opportunities for further academic development.
This page updated by Electronics and Automation Department on 25.08.2026 19:43:31
