Vocational School
Machinery
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 Mechanical Program was established in 2015 and continues its activities within Nişantaşı Vocational School. The program accepted its first students in the 2015-2016 academic year and had its first graduates in 2017.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Mechanical Associate Degree Diploma Title: Mechanical 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 CPT score type. Students placed in the program by CASP must pay their financial obligations and complete their final registrationon 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. Transfer: A student who has started his or her education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for transfer. Acceptance of the student is made before the beginning of the semester, taking into account the conditions of each student and the degree to which he/she has applied are examined and evaluated specifically. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Horizontal Transfer Directive Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor Regulation on the Principles of Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer Exchange Students: Within the framework of student exchange programs approved by the university and 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: Our university 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: to produce knowledge based on positive science, to think analytically and critically, to evaluate the innovations and opportunities that the technological revolution will bring to social life and business life with the project-based education model, to have the skills required by a world that is digitalized and integrated with automation systems and robotic technologies, to adapt to the professions of the future, to raise a generation that aims to learn throughout life. Aims/Objectives: Aim1.1 To raise graduates who can reconcile national and universal values, acquire critical thinking, creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and adapt to change: Our goals for the realization of Aim1.1: To produce entrepreneurial graduates; Providing interdisciplinary education; 4/28 Increasing the number of international exchange programs; To improve the educational infrastructure. Aim1.2 Improving communication and interaction with our university graduates Our goals for the realization of Aim1.2: To improve the university graduate system; To carry out activities that will increase the personal and professional development of our graduates, attract their attention and reinforce their sense of belonging; Organizing a graduation day. Aim1.3 Measuring, evaluating and continuously improving student and graduate satisfaction. Our goals for the realization of Aim1.3 are: To continuously improve the current practice by following the criticisms regarding the student satisfaction survey regularly every year; To encourage students to participate in national and international student events (professional competitions, summits, meetings, etc.). Aim1.4 Expanding the Barrier-Free Campus facilities and providing a more accessible living environment. Our goals for the realization of Aim1.4: Improving physical conditions; Increasing social and artistic activities; Observing and providing the needs that will increase the success of students and staff. Our aims and objectives in the field of Research and Development: Aim2.1 Institutionalization and dissemination of the university's research structure, creativity and innovation culture. Our goals for the realization of Aim2.1: Development of technological infrastructure; Increasing the number of publications and publication incentives; Developing the culture of project and fundraising, Strengthening the culture of science, research, creativity and innovation. Our goals for the realization of Aim2.2: Realization of community service projects together with our stakeholders; Carrying out a community service project at least once a year. Our aims and objectives in the field of Social Contribution: Aim3: Ensuring the continuity of activities that can produce solutions to the fundamental problems of our country. Our goals for the realization of Aim3: Raising awareness and producing solutions to social problems; Cooperation with local governments on public health issues, our aims and objectives in the field of internationalization. Aim4: To make arrangements that will realize the power of our university in attracting international students, to become a university integrated with the world higher education system and to make this sustainable. Our goals for achieving Aim4: Increasing the number of international students; Increasing the number of international faculty members, increasing the number of international double diploma, joint diploma and exchange programs; Increasing the number of international projects. Our aims and objectives in the field of Management System: Aim5: Establishing a management approach that is transparent, accountable, people-oriented and adopting the quality system. Our goals for the realization of Aim5: Establishing the system to achieve strategic goals in terms of quality and quantity; Dissemination of quality and accreditation culture in every unit of the institution; Raising awareness of academic and administrative staff about quality; Ensuring the professional and cultural development of academic and administrative staff. General Information: Mechanical Program is a two-year associate degree education. Students who graduate from this program receive the title of "Mechanical Technician". The machinery sector is growing steadily in our country. Moreover, it is a locomotive sector with the added value it creates, creating a wide national and international industrial network, reducing foreign dependency and increasing technology production. This program aims to train technical personnel who can have skills in various fields such as mechanical and control systems, design, maintenance and repair. In addition to the theoretical and practical applications given, it is aimed to enable our students to gain experience before starting work through internships in the industry.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Mechanical program graduates have the opportunity to find jobs in a wide range of factories and businesses such as design, manufacturing, CNC and machine tools, machinery and metal industry, automotive industry, welding, robotic systems, heavy equipment and white goods.
Access to Further Studies
Those who have successfully completed their associate degree education can enter the ETE and transfer to the undergraduate programs determined by the CASP in accordance with the relevant legislation of CHE according to their success and scores. Program graduates are required to pass the External Transfer Exam (ETE) held annually by CASP for a 4-year (undergraduate) degree. You can find the list of relevant undergraduate departments that can be transferred vertically from the CASP ETE Guide.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the term must have attended at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the applied courses in order to enter the final exam. Students are subjected to at least one midterm and final exam for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. as midterm grade can also be taken into consideration) to the success grade is 40%, and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. For the assessment 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 and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Exam and Success Evaluation System Directive
Graduation Requirements
In order to be eligible for graduation, students must have successfully completed all of the 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 have successfully completed 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
Head of Machinery Program: Sercan Karka Email: sercan.karka@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Campus, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V and No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
Machine lab, Manufacturing lab and Special CAD / CAM Computer lab facilities are provided for the students of the Machinery program.
Programme outcomes
- The theoretical knowledge acquired in the courses is applied in the work field through compulsory internship training and laboratory environment.
- Identifies industrial materials according to their classes and the areas of use of these materials according to their properties.
- Identifies industrial machinery and equipment according to their classes and their areas of use according to their features.
- Understands the applications of technical drawing, Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM).
- After Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) applications are carried out, these applications are carried out on CNC machines.
- Identifies the manufacturing methods required in the production process.
- Selects the necessary manufacturing methods in the production process.
- Makes the necessary mathematical calculations for problems that may be encountered in the machinery industry.
- It detects any malfunctions in the machines in advance in order to prevent a possible work accident or to prevent interruption of production.
- It fixes any malfunctions in the machines in order to prevent a possible work accident or to prevent interruption of production.
- Uses information technologies effectively.
- Selects the modern and technical tools required to solve complex problems encountered in the machinery industry.
- Uses Turkish effectively and at least one foreign language at a basic level, both verbally and in writing.
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 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13
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 outcomes2 · 3 · 8 - 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 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes— - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 6 · 11 · 12 · 13 - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes4 · 5 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10
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 outcomes— - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes1 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 - 3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 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 outcomes— - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 4 · 11 · 12 · 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 outcomes1 · 5 · 6 · 9 · 10 - 4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes7 · 8
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 · 11 · 13 - 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 outcomes1 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 12