Vocational School
Automotive Technology
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
Automotive Technology Programme was established in 2016 and continues its activities within Nişantaşı Vocational School. The programme accepted its first students in the 2016-2017 academic year and gave its first graduates in 2018.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Automotive Technology Associate Degree Diploma Title Automotive 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 admitted to the programme by central placement according to TYT score type. Students who are placed in the programme by OSYM are required to complete their financial obligations and register on the announced registration dates. Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are accepted in accordance with the criteria determined by the University Senate. Please see the relevant web page. Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started his/her education in an equivalent programme in Turkey or abroad can apply for transfer. The acceptance of the student is examined and evaluated individually before the start of the semester, taking into account the conditions of each student and the degree applied for. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Transfer Directive Transfer between Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programmes in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor Regulation on the Principles of Credit Transfer between Institutions Exchange Students: Students coming from Turkey and abroad within the scope of student exchange programmes approved by the University and the framework of which is determined by an agreement can take the courses given in the programme.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students' previous education and achievements can be recognised in accordance with the "Istanbul Nişantaşı University Directive on Recognition of Previously Acquired Qualifications, Course Equivalency and Adjustment Principles" and exemption from the necessary courses can be provided in this direction. Link to reach the directive:
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Requirements and Rules are as described in the "Graduation Requirements" section
Profile of The Programme
Nişantaşı University Vocational School Automotive Technology Programme aims to train qualified technicians who have sufficient knowledge in the subjects required by the automotive sector, contribute to technological developments, provide quality and application-oriented education in accordance with international education standards and definitions, and have a researcher identity. To train qualified, researcher, developer, respectful to human values, environmentally sensitive, professional manpower that our country needs; to contribute to the development of the country by producing information and technology; to carry out R&D studies, to provide training and to produce projects that will produce solutions to various social and technological problems. With this programme, which is planned based on international education standards and professional qualifications, students will work in design, production, marketing and sales services. To be a pioneer in the field of Automotive Technology; to produce solutions to social and technological problems with constructive and productive activities; to be a respected and preferred programme that provides science and technology education at national and international level with contemporary education / training and research in the light of universal and ethical values. The automotive industry in the world and in our country is experiencing significant development and changes. In our transition from the carbon age to the electric and hydrogen age, that is, in addition to conventional (fossil fuelled) vehicles, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, hydrogen fuelled vehicles and vehicles with autonomous technology are making rapid progress. These developments and advancements create a need for manpower that is equipped to compete at the global level in this field and has a command of new technologies. This qualified manpower will make a very important contribution to the automotive sector both in production and after sales. Students will be able to use computer programmes related to the field of Automotive Technology, the importance of the materials used in the vehicle and the theoretical knowledge on which it is based, the working principles of all systems such as engine, power transmission, motion control systems in the vehicle, the meaning of the theoretical knowledge learned in practice, the devices and equipment in the assembly and quality control units of the production stages and the ability to use measurement control instruments, automotive electricity and electronics, fault detection systems, disassembly, assembly and diagnosis, repair operations, automotive standards and their meanings, hybrid vehicle technologies, battery technologies, selection of battery technologies and electric vehicle charging stations and socket types and installed power of these stations, electric vehicle technologies, computer-aided drawing / design, directed study and system analysis and design will be graduated ready for the sector by receiving theoretical and practical training on topics such as. Graduates of Automotive Technology Programme will be able to work in the fields of Automotive Service Technician, Auto Paint Bodywork, Gasoline and Diesel Engines, Automotive Electricity and Electronics, Powertrain, Motion Control Systems, Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, Service Organisation and Management, Customer Relations. Nişantaşı University Vocational School Automotive Technology Programme aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills related to the field by following a holistic vision with the compulsory and elective courses in its content. It is aimed to provide academic education that provides professional development in accordance with the efficiency and quality targets of the profession. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
The fields of study of Automotive Technology graduates are quite wide. Our graduates are employed mainly in automotive factories, auto parts sub-industry, services, roadside assistance companies, airline ground services, machinery manufacturing and design. In addition, our students who want to make vertical transfer can continue their 4-year education in Undergraduate Programs with the Exam (DGS) they will enter.
Access to Further Studies
With the DGS exam, Industrial Engineering Industrial and System Engineering Energy systems Engineering Energy Management Ship Building and Marine Machinery Engineering Marine Machinery Management Engineering Ship and Marine Technology Engineering Mechanical engineering automotive engineering Airframe - Engine Maintenance license programs can be transferred.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
At the beginning of the term, in order for the students enrolled in the relevant course to take the final exam, the theoretical courses Students are required to attend at least 70% of the practical courses and at least 80% of the practical courses. Students, each They are subjected to midterm and final exams for the course. The success grade includes the midterm exam (as the midterm exam grade scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exams, quizzes, etc. can also be taken into consideration) 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 directives. Nisantasi University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Examination and Success Evaluation System Directive Nisantasi University Department of Foreign Languages Education and Examination Directive Nişantaşı University Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Centre (Nişantaşı Tömer) Education and Examination Directive
Graduation Requirements
In order for students to be eligible for graduation, they must have successfully completed all of the courses in the curriculum (for a total of at least 120 ECTS credits) and the overall weighted grade point average at the graduation stage must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. For graduation, the student must have successfully completed the internship or graduation project (see Curriculum below). You can review the relevant regulations and directives. Nisantasi University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Nişantaşı University Directive on Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Other Documents
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Programme Chair: Elif Balta E-mail: elif.balta@nisantasi.edu.tr Telephone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Campus, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V and No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/Istanbul
Facilities
Teaching is carried out in cooperation with a large number of industrial organisations through projects, visits and graduated students. In addition, our students do Industry Based Teaching (Compulsory Internship) for a total of 8 weeks during their education period. In this regard, support is received from many private and public organisations. Computer aided drawing course is carried out in the computer laboratory.
Programme outcomes
- Describe the basic knowledge, concepts, processes, current and applied information about automotive technology and/or analyze the working principles of engine components and/or apply them in the profession.
- List occupational health and safety standards, define quality processes and environmental awareness principles.
- Follows the basic, current developments and practical knowledge related to the profession and uses them effectively.
- Use information technologies (software, design programs (CAD), etc.) related to the profession effectively.
- Evaluates professional problems and issues independently with an analytical and critical approach and proposes a solution.
- At the level of knowledge and skills, he can express his thoughts clearly while presenting them effectively through written and oral communication.
- To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field.
- Have an awareness of career management and lifelong learning.
- Fulfills the requirements related to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the results of the data related to the field.
- Can make mathematical calculations related to the field while explaining information about internal combustion engine (Otto and/or Diesel Engine) and/or Electric vehicles technologies.
- Explain and/or design and/or perform diagnostic procedures for automotive electrics and electronics.
- Describe the powertrain of vehicles and perform related mathematical operations.
- Evaluate the environmental impacts in the automotive sector and offer sustainable solutions.
- Explain the working principles of sensors and control units used in vehicle systems.
- Can communicate with colleagues while following the information in the field using a foreign language.
- Prepare and present technical reports using written and oral communication skills.
- Have knowledge about Atatürk's principles and revolutions and adopt the basic values of the Republic.
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 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17
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 · 3 · 4 · 6 · 15 · 16 · 17 - 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 outcomes3 · 4 · 5 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 14
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 6 - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes3 · 4 · 5 · 9 · 10 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes5 · 7 · 8 · 11 · 12 · 17
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 · 14 - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes1 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 9 · 13 · 15 · 16 - 3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes3 · 7 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 17
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 · 2 · 5 · 14 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes2 · 5 · 9 · 10 · 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 outcomes3 · 8 · 11 · 12 · 15 - 4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes3 · 6 · 7 · 16 · 17
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 outcomes1 · 2 · 4 · 5 · 8 · 9 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17 - 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 · 6 · 7 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13