Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
Software Engineering (in English)
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 Software Engineering Department was established in 2020 and continues its activities within the Engineering and Architecture. The department admitted its first students in the Fall semester of the 2020-2021 academic year and graduated its first students in the Spring semester of the 2023-2024 academic year.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Software Engineering Bachelor of Science Diploma Title: Software Engineer
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Bachelor's Degree (EQF-LLL Level 6)
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Republic Citizens: Students are accepted in the program by OSYM and complete their financial obligations and final registration on the announced registration dates. Foreign Citizens: Foreign students are accepted in accordance with the criteria determined by the University Senate. Please check the relevant web page: Transfer: A student who has started studying in an equivalent program at domestic and abroad can apply for a transfer. The admission of the student is examined and evaluated specially before the beginning of the semester, taking into account the requirements of each student and the degree to which he/she will apply. Please check the relevant legislation. Istanbul Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Transfer Directive: Regulation on the Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Major And Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer: Exchange Students: Within the scope of student exchange programs approved by the university and framed by an agreement, students from domestic 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 Nisantası Unıversity Directive for Principles on Recognition of Previously Acquired Qualifıcations, Course Equivalence and Adjustment" and exemption from the necessary courses can be provided accordingly. The link address to access the instruction:
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Requirements and Regulations are as described in the section “Graduation Requirements”.
Profile of The Programme
Vision: The Software Engineering Department has the vision of being one of the leading departments with the education it provides in its field, contributing to literature and technological developments and becoming a pioneer in meeting the requirements of engineers with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies in the sector with the students who are trained. Mission: The Software Engineering Department is a department has the mission of educating individuals who have the ability to think scientifically and analytically, comply with the rules of professional ethics, are solution-oriented, entrepreneurial, produce applications and solutions that serve and benefit humanity, and perform original scientific studies at national and international levels. Aims and objectives: Software Engineers aim to increase the quality features and metrics of the software produced by optimizing these processes. In the modern world, the increasing importance of software engineering in Information Technologies allows graduates to be preferred in different business areas. General Information: Software Engineers are engineers who can provide services in the information technology sector and can be employed in the related field in the management and development of software analysis and design, implementation, software testing and publishing activities defined in the basic steps of software development process models, and software architecture.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates find job opportunities in computer aided automation in technology, software development in public and private sector, management of software development processes, optimization of processes, network security and system management. Students who have successfully completed the program can apply for master's and doctoral degrees in Software Engineering science or other branches of science that accept students from this field.
Access to Further Studies
Students who have successfully completed the program can apply for master's and doctoral degrees in Software Engineering science or other branches of science that accept students from this field.
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. The contribution of the midterm ( homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. scores obtained from measurement tools such as can also be evaluated as a midterm grade) to the success grade is 40%, and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. You can click on the course name in the curriculum for the measurement and evaluation criteria of each course. You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Istanbul Nisantasi University Regulation on Associate Degree and Undergraduate Education and Examination: Istanbul Nisantasi University Regulation on Examination and Evaluation System:
Graduation Requirements
To graduate, students must have successfully completed all the courses included in the curriculum (for a total of at least 240 ECTS) and their grade points sverage must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00; also the students must have successfully completed an internship or graduation project. Please review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Istanbul Nisantasi University Regulation on Associate Degree and Undergraduate Education and Examination: Istanbul Nisantasi University Directive for On-the-job Professional Practices in the 8th Semester: Istanbul Nisantasi University Directive on the Diploma, Diploma Octets and Other Documents:
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Head of Department: Sibel Boran, Ph.D. Email: sibel.boran@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Kampüs, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V ve No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
Electronics and computer laboratories in our department provide practical knowledge required for applied courses as well as basic courses. By the elective courses, our students can gain an interdisciplinary perspective by specializing in the fields they want. They can gain work experience in organizations operating in the sector with the Occupational Practice course. In addition, students who wish to study in other fields can also apply to our minor and double major programs. Thanks to the ERASMUS agreement of our university with reputable universities in various countries of Europe, our students can continue their education in a different country between six months and one year.
Programme outcomes
- Adequate knowledge of mathematics, science and related engineering disciplines; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems
- Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; for this purpose, the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods
- Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; for this purpose, the ability to apply modern design methods
- Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to use information technologies effectively
- Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics
- Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually
- Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions
- Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself
- Behaving in accordance with ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; information about standards used in engineering applications
- Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; information about sustainable development
- Information about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and information about the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions
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 advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources
Programme outcomes1 · 4
SKILLS
- 1
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Programme outcomes1 · 4 · 5 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field
Programme outcomes2 · 4 · 5
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
Programme outcomes6 - 2
Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 6 - 3
Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project
Programme outcomes10
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach
Programme outcomes7 - 2
Determine learning needs and direct the learning
Programme outcomes4 · 7 - 3
Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Programme outcomes8
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field
Programme outcomes7 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data
Programme outcomes8 - 3
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Programme outcomes10 - 4
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level
Programme outcomes7 - 5
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge
Programme outcomes4
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field
Programme outcomes9 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security
Programme outcomes11