Vocational School
Logistics
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 Logistics Program was established in 2010 and continues its activities within the Vocational School. The program accepted its first students in the 2010-2011 academic year and had its first graduates in 2012.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Logistics Associate Degree
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 ÖSYM 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 at 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: It adopts an education model that integrates with technology, supports research and development, focuses on developing innovative products, values entrepreneurship, prioritizes business models that can be transferred to digital platforms, and is open to international collaborations. Our vision is based on raising a generation that can meet the needs of a world that benefits from digital technology, is equipped with the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, and will play important roles in the professions of the future. Mission: It will evaluate the innovations and opportunities that the technological revolution will bring to social and business life with a project-based education model that produces knowledge based on positive science, can think analytically and critically; have the skills required by a world that is digitalized and integrated with automation systems and robotic technologies; To raise a generation that will adapt to the professions of the future and aim to learn throughout life. Aims/Goals: Among the objectives; To produce qualified graduates to work in the field of logistics. To train professional staff who can solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in business life. To train professional staff who can take responsibility, are modern, dynamic, can produce ideas, and have the habit of being aware of current developments and changing practices. Our aim is to develop university-sector cooperation and to provide our graduates with intermediate staff qualifications that can meet the needs of the sector. In addition, to train professional staff with scientific, theoretical and practical knowledge about Logistics. To ensure students' familiarity with business life and the functioning of institutions by increasing and institutionalizing our school's relations with relevant institutions in terms of education and employment (logistics companies, customs consultancies, chambers of commerce, chambers of tradesmen, industrialists and businessmen's associations). To provide the necessary environment for students to receive an efficient education by renewing the course contents, bringing new discussions into the course contents and updating the package programs used. To improve our relations with graduates and to make their contributions to our university (internship and employment) a permanent system. General Information: Logistics Program; It is designed entirely to train the basic staff demanded by the sector. In the process of creating the curriculum, the support of sector representatives was received to a large extent, adhering to the legislation. In this regard, we are trying to prepare the infrastructure for easy and good employability of our graduates by focusing on applied training.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
The logistics program has a wide range of work. Students who graduate from the program can start working in public institutions and private enterprises in the field of logistics. In this context, businesses have the opportunity to work in transportation (land, air, sea and rail), distribution, insurance, customs services, purchasing, customer service, marketing, production planning, material management, inventory management, warehousing and foreign trade departments. In addition, our graduates can also work in areas such as logistics information system, return processes, labeling, packaging, sorting-merging, route planning and vehicle optimization, shipment planning, vehicle tracking, especially in logistics enterprises.
Access to Further Studies
Program graduates can be placed in relevant 4-year (undergraduate) departments with the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) held annually by ÖSYM. 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 attend 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). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate Degree and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulation.pdf 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 nisantasi-tomer-education-education-and-exam-direction-676221518.pdf
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 GPA 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 Degree and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulation.pdf Nişantaşı University Directive on the Issuance of Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Other Documents 511959282.pdf
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Program Head: Dorukhan Günaydın Email: dorukhan.gunaydin@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Campus, Maslak District, Taşyoncası St. No: 1V and No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
Logistics Program operating under Nişantaşı University Vocational School; It is designed entirely to train the basic element demanded by the sector. In the process of developing the curriculum, the support of sector representatives has been received to a large extent by adhering to the legislation. In this direction, by focusing on applied education, we are trying to prepare the infrastructure for the easy and good employment of our graduates. Logistics is an application-based field. For this reason, students are encouraged to do as many internships or applications as possible. In addition, our students' education is supported with application and computer laboratories to improve their practical knowledge. Our student career center provides important support to our students in terms of internship and job opportunities. Our students graduate from the program by gaining international expertise in areas such as supply chain and logistics management, transportation and customs clearance and gaining an important advantage in the labor market.
Programme outcomes
- Using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, one can interpret and evaluate data, identify and analyze problems, and develop evidence-based solutions.
- Understanding the basic concepts of foreign trade and logistics, the basic functions of import and export, the historical development of logistics, its relations with other branches of science, understanding, explaining and using effectively the subjects of firms and their environments and the purposes of firms.
- To have sufficient knowledge in marketing, accounting and finance, business administration and management and to use theoretical knowledge appropriately.
- Has the ability to use the basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in this field at a higher level of education in the same field or in a field at the same level.
- Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
- Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
- Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field
- To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the A2 level of the European Language Portfolio
- Has awareness of career management and lifelong learning.
- To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety
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 · 4
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 · 9 - 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 · 9
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes5 · 7 - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes5 · 7 - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes5 · 7
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 · 6 - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes4 · 6 · 7 - 3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes4 · 7 · 9
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 outcomes1 · 6 · 8 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes6 · 8 - 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 outcomes6 · 9 - 4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes8 · 9 · 10
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 outcomes2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 - 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 outcomes6 · 7 · 10