Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
Computer Engineering
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027
Programme information package
The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.
Programme definition
History
Computer Engineering continues its activities within the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture in 2013. The department accepted its first students in the Fall semester of the 2013-2014 academic year and produced its first graduates at the end of the Spring semester in the 2017-2018 academic year.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Computer Engineer Bachelor's Degree Title: Computer Engineer
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Citizens: Students are accepted to the program through central placement according to their SAY score type. Students placed in the program by ÖSYM must complete their financial obligations and complete their final registration within the announced registration dates. Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are accepted in accordance with the criteria determined by the University Senate. Please review the relevant web page. Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started his/her education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for horizontal transfer. The student's acceptance is examined and evaluated individually before the start of the semester, taking into account each student's conditions and the degree to which he/she has applied. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Horizontal Transfer Instructions Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer in Higher Education Institutions Exchange Students: Within the scope of student exchange programs approved by the university and the framework of which is determined by an agreement, students from home and abroad can take the courses offered in the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students' previous education and achievements can be recognized in accordance with the "Istanbul Nişantaşı University Recognition of Previously Acquired Qualifications, Course Equivalence and Adaptation Principles Directive" and exemption from the necessary courses can be provided accordingly. To access the instructions link:
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Requirements and Rules are as explained in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Vision: As the Faculty of Engineering, Department of Computer Engineering, our vision is to train highly qualified and socially responsible engineers who design and implement information systems that develop and diversify in line with today's needs and to become a respected and leading department at national and international levels. Mission: As the Department of Computer Engineering, our mission is to increase students' analysis and mathematical expression skills by offering up-to-date learning programs balanced with the combination of basic science and technology, which will enable students to be successful in their professions and their continuous development; Developing skills in using analytical and model development tools in design, performance measurement and evaluation processes, providing students with experience in the issues and problems they are expected to encounter at the beginning of their business lives by having them do realistic design and application projects, gaining the necessary cultural and educational skills to perceive the social and economic dimensions of technical solutions and predict their results. To provide an education that provides social accumulation, increases sensitivity in these areas, creates opportunities where interdisciplinary projects are developed, joint studies are carried out with other professional groups, improves students' verbal and written expression skills, organizes activities that increase their communication skills, and most importantly, to train computer engineers who love their profession. Our Goals: In order to fulfill the defined educational mission, in our learning programs; To offer up-to-date learning programs balanced with basic science and technology components that will enable students to be successful in their professions and their continuous development. To increase students' analysis and mathematical expression skills; To develop skills in using analytical and model development tools in design, performance measurement and evaluation processes To provide students with experience on the issues and problems they are expected to encounter at the beginning of their business lives by having them do realistic design and application projects.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Employment Opportunities of Graduates: They find job opportunities in the fields of computer-aided automation in the industry, software development, database management, network security and system management in the public and private sectors. The student who successfully completes the program can apply for master's and doctoral degrees in the field of Computer Engineering or other branches of science that accept students from this field.
Access to Further Studies
The student who successfully completes the program can apply for master's and doctoral degrees in the field of Computer Engineering or other branches of science that accept students from this field.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester must have attended at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the applied courses in order to take the final exam. Students are subject to midterm and final exams for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. can also be evaluated as midterm exam grade) to the success grade is 40%, and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. For the measurement and evaluation criteria for each course, you can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate Degree and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulation.pdf Exam Success and Evaluation System Directive and success evaluation system vonergesi 23.06.2015.pdf Nişantaşı University Foreign Languages Department Education and Examination Directive Nişantaşı University Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (Nişantaşı Tömer ) Education-Training and Examination Directive ogretim-ve-sinav- instruction-676221518.pdf
Graduation Requirements
In order to be eligible for graduation, students must have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum (equivalent to a total of at least 240 ECTS) and their overall weighted grade point average at graduation must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00; Additionally, students must have successfully completed their internship or graduation project. Please review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Istanbul Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations: -1544216789.pdf Istanbul Nişantaşı University 8th Semester On-the-Job Professional Practices (IMU) Directive: Istanbul Nişantaşı University Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Directive on Editing Other Documents:
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Prof. Dr. Yaşar Hoşcan yasar.hoscan@nisantasi.edu.tr Maslak 1453 Cad. No:77 D232 Sarıyer/İstanbul Mühendislik Mimarlık Fakültesi OFİS132
Facilities
.Electronics and computer laboratories in our department provide the practical knowledge required for applied courses as well as basic courses. Thanks to elective courses, our students can gain an interdisciplinary perspective by specializing in the fields they want. With the On-the-Job Vocational Practices course, they can gain work experience in organizations operating in the sector. In addition, our students who wish can study in other fields by applying to our minor and double major programs. Thanks to the ERASMUS agreement our university has with reputable universities in various countries in Europe, our students can continue their education in a different country for six months to one year.
Programme outcomes
- Adequate knowledge of mathematics, science and related engineering disciplines; Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems
- Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; for this purpose, the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods
- Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; for this purpose, the ability to apply modern design methods
- Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering practice; Ability to use information technologies effectively
- Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics
- Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually
- Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions
- Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself
- Behaving in accordance with ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; information about standards used in engineering applications
- Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; information about sustainable development
- Information about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and information about the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions
Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework
Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.
KNOWLEDGE
- 1
Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11
SKILLS
- 1
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Programme outcomes1 · 7 · 9 · 11 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 10
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
Programme outcomes6 - 2
Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 4 · 6 · 11 - 3
Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project
Programme outcomes1 · 5 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach
Programme outcomes7 - 2
Determine learning needs and direct the learning
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 8 - 3
Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Programme outcomes1 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field
Programme outcomes2 · 7 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data
Programme outcomes3 · 5 · 8 · 9 - 3
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Programme outcomes1 · 6 - 4
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level
Programme outcomes7 · 11 - 5
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge
Programme outcomes4 · 10
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 5 · 9 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security
Programme outcomes2 · 4 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 10 · 11