Vocational School
Construction Technology (Evening Education)
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 Construction Technology Program was established in 2015 and operates within the Vocational School. The program admitted its first students in the 2015-2016 academic year and graduated its first cohort in 2017. During this period, the program's educational structure, course contents, and teaching methods have been continuously improved, taking into account developments in the industry and MEDEK accreditation criteria.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Associate Diploma in Construction Technology Title: Construction Technician
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Associate Degree (EQF-LLL Level 5)
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Citizens: Students are accepted to the program through central placement according to their TYT score type. Students placed in the program by OSYM must complete their financial obligations and register definitively 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 or her education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for horizontal transfer. A 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 Directive Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer 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. Link to access the instructions:
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Conditions and Rules are as explained in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Vision: To be a respected and preferred program and research institution at both national and international levels, with a well-established institutional identity and culture, and one that continuously evolves and develops. Mission: To equip students with the skills required to meet the needs of the construction industry by providing national and international quality education and training; to train professionals who can use their knowledge to solve problems, create designs, and demonstrate competence in their profession, while embracing the ethical values inherent in their field. These professionals will be team-oriented, capable of independent thinking, and able to express their ideas verbally. The program also aims to contribute to scientific advancements. Objectives/Goals: The Associate Degree program in Construction Technology, offered within the Vocational School of Istanbul Nişantaşı University, is designed to fully meet the industry’s demand for skilled and equipped professionals, both in curriculum and content. The program integrates theoretical and practical training, aiming to ensure that graduates are easily employed under favorable conditions in the workforce. General Information: The Construction Technology Program at Istanbul Nişantaşı University began its educational activities in the 2015-2016 academic year. It is a two-year program consisting of four terms, each lasting 14 weeks. During this period, students receive theoretical courses, laboratory practices, and industry-based training.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates of the Construction Technology Program have the opportunity to be employed with the title of "Construction Technician" in both public institutions and private sector organizations. As one of the most important and driving sectors in the country, the construction industry offers graduates the ability to actively participate in all phases of the sector. Program graduates can be employed in key areas of the industry, such as housing, road, dam, and airport construction projects, technical offices, institutions and organizations providing supervisory services, construction laboratories, and concrete plants, where they can work as construction technicians, assistant control personnel, or construction laboratory supervisors.
Access to Further Studies
Program graduates can be placed in relevant undergraduate departments with the DGS held annually by OSYM. You can find the list of relevant undergraduate departments that can be transferred vertically from the ÖSYM DGS Guide.
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 of each course, you can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below). Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Exam and Success Evaluation System Directive Nişantaşı University Foreign Languages Department Education and Examination Directive Nişantaşı University Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (Nişantaşı Tömer) Education and Examination Directive
Graduation Requirements
In order to be eligible for graduation, students must have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum (equivalent to at least 120 ECTS in total) and their overall weighted grade point average at graduation must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. For graduation, the student must also successfully complete the internship or graduation project (see the Curriculum below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Directive on the Issuance of Nişantaşı University Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Other Documents
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Program Head: Savaş Uğur TEMELLİ Email: savasugur.temelli@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Campus, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V and No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
In the Department of Construction, in addition to the classrooms where students receive their education, technology labs are also available, offering opportunities for basic computer applications and computer-aided design. The laboratories established for the Construction Technology Program provide experimental setups in fundamental areas such as concrete, building materials, and soil mechanics.
Programme outcomes
- With a sufficient background in basic mathematics, science, and technical subjects, they can use theoretical and practical knowledge to solve problems in their professional field, identify, define, formulate, and solve construction engineering problems.
- They can design experiments, conduct them, analyze the results, and draw conclusions by interpreting the data in fundamental engineering topics.
- They are familiar with construction management, site management, and similar application processes.
- In professional life, they uphold professional and ethical responsibility and fulfill the requirements of the philosophy of lifelong learning.
- They can access information and, for this purpose, conduct source research and utilize information resources.
- They can generate theoretical knowledge by using basic computer skills and computer and internet technologies.
- They can read technical and professional drawings, create hand-drawn and computer-aided designs, and perform design, modeling, simulation, and manufacturing processes using CAD-CAM programs.
- They analyze the political, economic, social, and intellectual conditions that led to the emergence of the Turkish Revolution.
- They can engage in interdisciplinary work and research.
- They establish effective communication and information transfer, both verbally and in writing, with all stakeholders of the organization they are part of.
- They solve engineering problems in their field with a fundamental engineering perspective.
- They use modern technical tools and equipment required for an engineering application by acquiring additional technical training.
- With an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, they follow professional and academic developments in their field and continuously renew themselves.
- When faced with unforeseen situations in related applications, they can generate solutions, take responsibility in teams, or work individually.
- They develop a sense of professional and ethical responsibility.
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 outcomes8 · 9
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 · 12 - 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 · 6 · 13
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes10 · 14 - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes12 · 14 - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes—
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 outcomes4 · 5 - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes5 · 13 - 3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes5 · 15
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 outcomes2 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes2 · 11 - 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 outcomes8 · 11 - 4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes6 · 7 · 11
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 outcomes3 · 4 · 6 - 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 outcomes3 · 10