1. What is the score type required for admission to the department?

Admission to the department is based on the Quantitative (SAY) score type in the YKS (Higher Education Institutions Exam). This score type is calculated using a system where Mathematics and Science scores from the Basic Proficiency Test (TYT) and the Field Proficiency Tests (AYT) are weighted more heavily.

2. What score is sufficient to be admitted to the department?

The base score and success ranking required for the department have consistently increased over the years. In all of the past 5 years, the department has reached a 100% occupancy rate. In previous years, some students were admitted with a top score as high as 428.

3. What is the quota of the department?

The department’s quota is updated annually by ÖSYM (Student Selection and Placement Center). Therefore, before making your preferences, it is important to review the “2024-ÖSYS Higher Education Programs and Quotas Guide” published on the official ÖSYM website.

4. Is the medium of instruction Turkish?

Yes, all courses in our department are taught in 100% Turkish. However, since most of the academic resources and current literature in our field are in English, having a sufficient level of English will greatly benefit students in terms of enhancing their education, academic development, and career goals.

5. Is there a compulsory English preparatory class or English proficiency exam?

No, neither is compulsory. However, students who wish to take English preparatory education can do so voluntarily.

According to Article 17 of the updated School of Foreign Languages Implementation Guidelines (2021), all students who wish to voluntarily attend the preparatory program must take the exemption and/or placement exams. For regular (daytime) students, 50% of those who apply will be accepted based on their scores, starting from the highest.

6. In which fields can Computer Science graduates find employment?

Graduates of the department, thanks to their knowledge, skills, and experience, can work as specialists or managers in public and private sector organizations, especially in Information Technology, Software Development, IT Services, R&D, and Project Management departments.

Typical roles include software development, data analysis/mining, software architecture, programming, database design/management, systems analysis, and integration.

Moreover, our graduates are encouraged to conduct independent research in academic institutions or establish innovative companies that respond to evolving societal needs.

7. Are there any dormitories near the campus?

Yes.

The Buca Female Student Dormitory, located within the Buca Faculty of Education, has a capacity of 504 beds for female students.

The DEU Student Dormitory, located in the Şirinkapı neighborhood of Buca, provides accommodation for male students with a capacity of 760 beds.

Additionally, Buca (where our campus is located) and other districts of İzmir host both state-run dormitories affiliated with the Credit and Dormitories Institution (KYK) and private dormitories operated by other organizations (e.g., İzmir Female Student Dormitory, Barbaros Dormitory, Çakabey Dormitory, etc.).

8. How is transportation to the campus provided?

Transportation to the Tınaztepe Campus is available via direct or connecting public transit routes from various parts of the city.

There are direct bus lines to the campus from Bornova, Karşıyaka, Fahrettin Altay Square, and Buca Şirinyer (except usually during summer).

In addition, the North Gate transfer station of the campus offers access to buses that connect with İZBAN Şirinyer Station and other areas of İzmir.

For the most up-to-date transportation info, please check the ESHOT website.

9. What international education opportunities are available for students?

Our students can study for 1 or 2 semesters at national or international partner universities under the ERASMUS, MEVLANA, and FARABI exchange programs.

As the number of our partner universities and student demand increases, study and internship opportunities in Europe are also expanding year by year.

Detailed information about students and faculty who have participated in programs in Spain, Germany, and Portugal is available on our Education/Exchange Programs page.

10. Do you offer Master’s and PhD programs?

Yes.

Under the Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences of Dokuz Eylül University, a Master’s program in Computer Science has been offered since the 2014–15 academic year.

Efforts are ongoing to launch a PhD program in our department.

For more information, please visit our Graduate Education page.