Academic Policies and Courses of Study
Bogazici University grants Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees upon completion of eight semester programs offered by its faculties and the School of Foreign Languages. Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees are granted upon completion of four semester programs offered by the institutes. The institutes also offer programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree. These programs generally involve a minimum of six semesters of study beyond a Master of Arts or Science degree. Further information concerning the programs of study required by each department for a Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. degree can be found under separate categories for each department.
Double-major programs involving two departments within a faculty may be pursued in most cases. In some cases double-major programs involving departments in different faculties may be pursued as well. It is also generally possible to change majors within the first two years of a program without extending the normal length of study.
The School of Foreign Languages provides intensive courses in the English language ranging from one to two semesters to all incoming students whose English is not adequate for following Freshman courses.
The different courses of study offered by the University are listed below.
DEPARTMENTS OFFERING BACHELOR'S DEGREES
A. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Chemistry
- History
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Translation and Interpreting Studies
- Turkish Language and Literature
- Western Languages and Literatures
B. The Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
- Economics
- Management
- Political Science and International Relations
C. The Faculty of Education
- Computer Education and Educational Technology
- Educational Sciences
- Foreign Language Education
- Primary Education
- Department of Mathematics and Science Education
D. The Faculty of Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
E. The School of Applied Disciplines
- International Trade
- Management Information Systems
- Tourism Administration
F. The School of Foreign Languages
INSTITUTES OFFERING GRADUATE PROGRAMS
A. Atatürk Institute for Modern Turkish History
B. The Institute of Bio-Medical Engineering
C. The Institute of Environmental Sciences
D. The Institute of Science and Engineering
- Chemical Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.)
- Chemistry (M.S., Ph.D.)
- Civil Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.)
- Computational Science & Engineering (M.S.)
- Computer Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.)
- Software Engineering* (M.S.)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.)
- Engineering and Technology Management* (M.S.)
- Financial Engineering* (M.S.)
- Industrial Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.)
- Mathematics (M.S., Ph.D.)
- Mechanical Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.)
- Automotive Engineering* (M.S.)
- Molecular Biology and Genetics (M.S., Ph.D.)
- Nuclear Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.)
- Physics (M.S., Ph.D.)
- Secondary School Science and Mathematics Education (M.S., Ph.D.)
- Systems and Control Engineering (M.S.)
E. The Institute of Social Sciences
- Business Information Systems* (M.A.)
- Cognitive Science (M.A.)
- Clinical Psychology (M.A.)
- Conference Interpreting (M.A.)
- Critical and Cultural Studies (M.A.)
- Economics (M.A., Ph.D.)
- Economics and Finance * (M.A.)
- Educational Sciences (M.A., Ph.D.)
- English Language Education (M.A., Ph.D.)
- English Language and Literature (M.A., Ph.D.)
- European Studies* (M.A.)
- Executive MBA*
- History (M.A., Ph.D.)
- International Trade Management* (M.A.)
- Linguistics (M.A., Ph.D.)
- Management (MBA, Ph.D.)
- Management Information Systems (M.A.)
- Philosophy (M.A., Ph.D.)
- Political Science and International Relations (M.A., Ph.D.)
- Sociology (M.A.)
- Primary Education (M.A.)
- Psychological Sciences (M.A.)
- Translation Studies (M.A., Ph.D.)
- Turkish Language and Literature (M.A., Ph.D.)
F. The Kandilli Observatory Earthquake and Research Institute
- Geophysics (M.S., Ph.D)
- Geodesy (Ph.D)
- Earthquake Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.)
- Earthquake Risk Reduction (M.S.)
* Subject to additional fees and tuition.
SUMMER TERM
The Summer term at Bogazici University is an intensive seven-week program that includes a wide variety of courses in the social and natural sciences, history, language, engineering and education. As an extension of the regular academic program in which Bogazici University students can fulfill their credit requirements, the summer term maintains the same high academic standards that are applied during the regular academic year. Courses are equivalent in credit to those offered in the Fall and Spring semesters but have twice as many class hours per week.
Matriculated Bogazici University students may enroll in Summer term courses provided that they meet the pre-requisites and that their proposed program is approved by their academic advisors. Registration for the Summer term must be initiated and completed during the period announced in the academic calendar. Grades received in the Summer term are included in the grade point average.
The Summer term is open to Bogazici students, to university graduates, and to students from other universities who fulfill the English proficiency requirements.
Every year the list of course offerings is posted at the summer school web site, www.summer.boun.edu.tr, at about the mi
