Faculty
History
Istanbul University, Faculty of Computer and Information Technologies, was established with the decision published in the Official Gazette dated 02.06.2021 and numbered 31499.
Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence Engineering, and Cyber Security Engineering departments are accredited within the faculty establishment.
Unlike classical engineering faculties, our faculty aims to pioneer information technologies in the world with a flexible and visionary structuring that prioritizes developing information technologies. For this purpose, Istanbul University, which is one of the most rooted universities in Turkey, aims to develop interdisciplinary studies, produce solutions to sectoral informatics problems, train qualified informatics professionals ahead of the era and the industry, and combine the academy and the informatics sector with the scientific method. For this purpose, we aim to admit students to undergraduate and graduate programs, primarily focusing on the Department of Computer Engineering.
Mission
1. Our Faculty is dedicated to creating and maintaining high-quality education programs for both undergraduate and graduate students that are in demand both in Turkey and around the world. Specifically, we offer computer science undergraduate programs that include information technology, engineering, and related disciplines, which consistently receive the highest scores and have the most demand in Turkey.
2. Our goal is to offer cutting-edge solutions by collaborating with top academic staff and advisory board members in the IT industry. In addition, we work closely with national and international decision-makers to establish standards and anticipate future needs.
3. Our goal is to stay up-to-date on the social problems, needs, and developments in the field of informatics and provide guidance to society accordingly. We strive to share essential information and guidance seamlessly without encountering any issues.
4. As part of our responsibilities, we take the initiative to collaborate with various institutions and organizations, including government and non-governmental entities, to enhance strategic decisions related to the IT sector, particularly on a national level. In addition, we provide strategic support and share our knowledge and expertise.
5. Our goal is to excel in academic activities in Turkey and collaborate with the informatics sector and other industries involved in information technologies. We strive to produce high-quality academic publications, patents, utility models, and R&D projects and encourage scientific advancement.
Vision
The primary goals of our faculty, which is to lead the way for philosophical and scientific transformation and change in the field of informatics in the world, especially in Turkey, are to host long-term scientific studies, to accelerate the applicability of science and the scientific transformation of institutions, and to increase the number of qualified people who are rapidly becoming a big gap. to train its resources and to lead industrial projects that shape the sector.
Dean's Message
Welcome to the Faculty of Computer and Information Technologies, Turkey's oldest and most well-established university, the fastest growing and rising under the roof of Istanbul University. In the field of informatics, which removes the borders of the countries, provides equal rights for all genders, races, beliefs and perspectives, and constantly advances the boundaries reached by the world and each of us in the journey of humanity, the journey of being human, intertwined with the sector, scientific norms and work discipline befit a research university. We say, "Let's write the future together," to our esteemed stakeholders.
The primary goals of our faculty, whose vision is to lead the way for philosophical and scientific transformation and change in the field of informatics, especially in Turkey, and in the world, by hosting long-term scientific studies, to accelerate the applicability of science and the scientific transformation of institutions, by raising qualified human resources and leading industrial projects that shape the IT sector.
"Computer Engineering", "Artificial Intelligence Engineering", "Software Engineering", "Cyber Security Engineering" and "Electronics Engineering" departments have been established and starting bachelors, masters and doctor levels with different perspectives in the Faculty.
As the faculty, High Quality is the main priority for all the high goals we set in all areas, especially high quality of academic staff, research opportunities, international connections, and students. In this sense, we keep our academic staff up-to-date and dynamic and in the highest standards available, keep highest standards in research and international cooperation, advance sector/industry relations and transform all from concept to reality.
In the field of informatics, which is somehow related to everyone, we say hello to everyone who reads this article, without any discrimination, and we invite you to contact us. Our motto is “together from concepts to now”.
FACULTY ADVISORY BOARD
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Mustafa EĞİLMEZBİLEK Chief Information Officer (CIO) | Sun Express CIO |
| Ökkeş Emin BALÇİÇEK Architecht | Architecht (Kuveyttürk) CEO |
| Fikri Melih YİĞİT E-Services Product Manager – Sabancı Digital Technology Services Inc. | Sabancı DX Product Maneger |
| Hakan KUL | Solid Works CEO |
| Ahmet OLGUNER | Turkcell RPA & Data Monetization Manager |
| Uğur TILIKOĞLU | Mayadem CEO |
| Güven Orkun TANIK Simsoft Avionics and Artificial Intelligence Director | Simsoft Avionics and Artificial Intelligence Dırector |
| Faruk Selman LEKESİZ | Borsa İstanbul Director Information Technology Solutions |
| Emre YAZICI Artificial Intelligence Scientist - Founder of Mina Artificial Intelligence Solutions | MinaYapay Zeka Principal Data Scientist |
| Kamil ERMAN E-commerce Member Merchants And Portal Solutions | Manager / GarantiBBVA Technology | Engineering Manager at Garanti BBVA Technology |
| Ersan ERSOY CTO (Chief Technology Officer) or Deputy General Manager Responsible for Technology | TURKCELL Chief Technology Officer |
1. University Facilities and International Connections:
Istanbul University is an established institution recognized by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) as one of the 20 research universities in Turkey, receiving support in this area and ranking highly worldwide. The university has direct agreements with 147 countries, and we are extending these agreements to our newly opened department. We already offer extensive opportunities for international experiences (such as internships abroad and the possibility of studying abroad for one or two semesters, depending on the conditions). Being in a city like Istanbul provides significant advantages for advancing in the field of informatics, and offering 100% English education is a considerable plus in our sector. Given the department's industry collaborations, students can quickly establish industry connections, have opportunities for academic advancement and involvement in projects, and find job opportunities while studying. Additionally, with over 300 active student clubs and hundreds of active companies in Istanbul University's Technopark, students can easily access both social and professional experiences.
2. Faculty's Physical Facilities:
Our faculty has temporarily been assigned one of the existing university buildings located in Beyazıt, near the main campus. We are renovating this building from top to bottom; work on classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other physical conditions has been ongoing for two months. Currently, the classrooms, smart boards, projectors, meeting rooms, and faculty offices are complete. The physical facilities for the computer laboratory have been prepared, and computer acquisitions are planned to be ready by the start of the semester. In summary, everything will be ready by the time education begins.
3. Will the Department be 100% in English and Have a Preparatory School?
Yes, at the beginning of the term, students scoring 70 or above out of 100 or an equivalent score can directly start their faculty courses. It can be stated that English proficiency at the B1 level is sufficient and necessary. Additionally, in the first year of the computer engineering curriculum, a professional English course is included to enhance presentation and writing skills and adaptation to technical terms. Our students can skip the preparatory year and start their courses, pass the midterm exam and irregularly join the faculty in the 2024 spring term, or pass the end-of-year exams and start in the 2024 fall term. Even if only one student passes the preparatory year, all faculty courses will be offered, and our students will be able to attend classes.
4. Is it Possible to Study the Program Remotely?
No, the education is formal, and most courses require 70% attendance, or 80% for practical sessions.
5. Are There Master's and Ph.D. Programs?
By early 2024, applications for two master's programs (one with thesis and one without) and a Ph.D. program will be made, and it is highly likely that student admissions will begin in 2024.
6. Are the Programs Accredited?
MÜDEK, an international accreditation body, accredits engineering programs in Turkey, requiring the condition of graduating students for application. Accreditation generally aims to improve the quality of education and standardize courses through documentation. Therefore, the relevant documentation will be meticulously followed from the first year, but applications will be made in the year the first graduates are produced.
7. Are There Internship Opportunities or Mandatory Internships?
Considering the quality computer engineering education in Istanbul and the active academic staff involved in university-industry collaboration, we can say that most of our students have a high chance of finding jobs before internships. However, to counteract the possibility of not finding a job, there is an internship program at the end of the second and third years. Students can receive support for internships abroad through Erasmus, find internships in fields such as banking, telecommunications, and transportation through the industrial advisory board we established, or find internships at companies of their choice.
COMPLETED WORKS, DECISIONS MADE, AND DEVELOPMENTS FROM NOVEMBER 2023 TO FEBRUARY 2024
The completed works, decisions made, and developments that occurred between November 2023 and February 2024 reflect the academic and administrative dynamics of the faculty. Academically, the research conducted, articles written, and scientific events held in various disciplines emphasize the faculty's mission of knowledge production and sharing. Among the decisions made, the faculty administration's strategic planning, R&D projects, and collaboration initiatives stand out. The decisions taken during this period are significant steps towards supporting academic success and shedding light on the faculty's strategic goals for the future. Additionally, the developments include national and international collaborations, projects, and partnerships. These developments aim to increase the faculty's global recognition and provide students with a broader academic perspective. For a more detailed examination, you can refer to our progress report: iu_bbtf_kasim'23-subat'24_638538825097351308.pdf
COMPLETED WORKS, DECISIONS MADE, AND DEVELOPMENTS FROM MARCH TO OCTOBER 2023
To achieve a leading level in academic activities in Turkey and guide scientific progress in terms of academic publication quality, patents, utility models, and all kinds of R&D projects, active efforts have been made with both the IT sector and all sectors operating in the field of information technology. For this purpose, activities aimed at establishing national and international collaborations have been initiated. The Department of Computer Engineering aims to offer the best education to our students in the rapidly developing world of technology. In this direction, efforts are ongoing to expand the academic staff and establish a faculty advisory board. Improvements are being made with determination to ensure our students are better prepared. For a more detailed examination, you can refer to our progress report: iu_bbtf_mart-ekim'23_638538825426250690.pdf