Vocational School
Computer Programming
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
The Computer Programming Program was established in 2010-2011, Nisantasi Vocational School it continues its activities within its structure. The program admitted its first students in the 2010-2011 academic year, its first graduates in 2013 he gave it.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Associate Degree Diploma in Computer Programming Title: Computer Programmer
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Associate Degree (EQF-LL 5.Level)
Specific Admission Requirements
Citizens of TC: Students are accepted to the program by central placement according to the type of TYT points. Students placed in the program by OSYM, on the announced registration dates, their financial obligations they must complete and make a final registration. Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are accepted in accordance with the criteria determined by the University Senate. Please check the relevant web page. Horizontal Transition: A student who has started his/her education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for a horizontal transfer. Admission of the student before the beginning of the semester, taking into account the requirements of each student and the degree to which he/she applied it is examined and specially evaluated. Please check the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Transfer Directive Transition Between Associate Degree and Undergraduate Level Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor Dec. Decrees on the Principles of Making Credit Transfers Between Institutions and
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Previous education and achievements of students, “Istanbul Nişantaşı University Previously Acquired The Recognition of Qualifications can be recognized in accordance with the Course Equivalence and In accordance with the Principles Directive", and this accordingly, exemption from the necessary courses can be provided. Link to access the instruction: 40120395.pdf
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Requirements and Rules are as explained in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
This program aims to equip individuals with the skills needed to adapt to rapidly advancing computer technologies and to train qualified professionals who can quickly and accurately solve problems related to data collection and processing. To address the demand for technical personnel, students receive comprehensive instruction in system design and development, the setup and management of computer networks, system and database administration, as well as the design and presentation of web pages. The curriculum includes high-demand topics in information technology such as visual programming, database management, internet programming, operating systems, and computer hardware. In addition to theoretical knowledge, students gain practical experience through hands-on training in computer laboratories, ensuring complete mastery of the subject matter. Admission Conditions To have obtained enough points in the YKS exam.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Program graduates; They can work in web design, database setup and management, system setup. Computer sales and technical support companies, banks, insurance companies, commercial organizations, companies that develop internet solutions, radio-television companies, research companies, exchanges, education, especially in software companies, data processing centers belonging to public institutions and organizations and private companies. They have extensive job opportunities in many organizations operating in the service sector such as and logistics companies.
Access to Further Studies
Candidates who successfully complete their associate degree education can study in undergraduate programs in their own field or related fields, provided that they get a valid grade from the DGS exam and have a sufficient grade point average.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Register for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester ran theoretical courses so that students can take the final exam they must have attended at least 70% of the applied courses and at least 80% of the applied courses. Students, each they are subjected to midterm and final Decemberal exams for the course. According to the success grade, the Dec (as a Dec exam grade homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. scores obtained from measurement tools such as can also be evaluated) the contribution of the final exam is 40% and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. You can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below) for the measurement and evaluation criteria of each course. You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate Degree and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Examination and Achievement Evaluation System Directive Nişantaşı University Department of Foreign Languages Education-Instruction and Examination Directive Nişantaşı University Turkish Teaching Application And Research Center (Nişantaşı Tömer) Education-Training And Examination Directive ogretim-ve-sinav-yonergesi-676221518.pdf
Graduation Requirements
In order for students to be eligible for graduation, the courses included in the curriculum (a total of at least 120 ECTS equivalent) having completed all of them successfully and the overall weighted grade point average at the graduation stage it must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. For graduation, the student's internship or graduation project is also (check the Curriculum below) it must be completed successfully. Nişantaşı University Associate Degree and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Nişantaşı University Directive on the Issuance of Diplomas, Diploma Octets And Other Documents 511959282.pdf
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Head of The Program: Öğr. Gör. Selma AKKÖK E-mail: selma.akkok@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Kampüs, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V ve No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
There are a total of 12 laboratories at our university, including 1 Macintosh and 11 PC laboratories. All of the departmental courses in the curriculum of the Computer Programming program are taught in computer laboratories.
Programme outcomes
- Identify personal and network operating systems.
- Performs hardware discovery and installation.
- Explains the different areas in which programming languages are used.
- Explains the different areas in which programming languages are used.
- Finds solutions to problems that may arise in the professional field by thinking algorithmically.
- Finds solutions to problems that may arise in the professional field by thinking algorithmically.
- Installs and uses word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, database and graphic-based design programs.
- TThey detect common software and hardware failures and produce solutions to the problems.
- They become individuals who take precautions and find appropriate solutions regarding data security and storage.
- They become skilled in error finding, problem solving, decision making and process planning.
- They can learn quickly and put what they learn into practice.
- Thanks to the basic information they learn during the education process, they have the ability to learn and develop existing innovations.
- In addition to the courses in the department, they have the opportunity to meet and communicate with companies in the sector related to their field.
- Thanks to programming courses, students gain the competence to develop new programs and implement them in projects they produce.
- Explains the data management processes.
- Recognize the basic functions of hardware.
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 theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 15 · 16
SKILLS
- 1
Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 14 · 15 · 16 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 14 · 15 · 16
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes3 · 7 · 8 · 10 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 16 - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes3 · 7 · 8 · 10 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 16 - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes3 · 7 · 8 · 12 · 13 · 14
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs..
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 14 · 15 · 16 - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 - 3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
Programme outcomes10 · 12 · 13 · 14 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes12 · 13 - 3
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
Programme outcomes12 · 13 · 14 - 4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
Programme outcomes5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, workers health and security.
Programme outcomes4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 13 · 14