The Electronic Technology Program is a 2-year (4 semesters) associate degree program. It provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic circuits. Upon graduation, you receive the title of "Electronics Technician" and gain the competence to work as a technical staff member in all areas of the electronics sector (defense, automotive, white goods, communication, medical devices, etc.).
No, you absolutely do not. Our program starts from scratch and teaches the fundamentals of electricity and electronics. What matters is having an interest in mathematics and science, good manual dexterity, and curiosity about technology. Any gaps are filled throughout the education with supplementary courses and extensive hands-on laboratory work.
The language of instruction is Turkish. There is no mandatory English preparatory year. The program has a curriculum where practical training outweighs theoretical education. Success is quite achievable with regular class attendance, participation in laboratory work, and timely submission of assignments. The level of difficulty varies depending on personal study discipline.
Yes, to graduate, you must complete practical workplace training (internship). As a program, we provide guidance to our students on internships. Our university's Career Center and internship coordinator direct students to our partner public institutions and private sector organizations, making the process easier. Additionally, our students can also find internship placements on their own.
Electronics Technicians are among the most sought-after intermediate staff profiles in today's business world. Our graduates can easily find employment in positions such as Technician, Field Engineer Assistant, Quality Control Specialist, Maintenance-Repair Technician, and PCB Design Specialist at: defense industry companies (ASELSAN, ROKETSAN, TUSAŞ, etc.), white goods and automotive factories (Arçelik, Vestel, Ford, TOFAŞ, etc.), communication companies (Turkcell, Vodafone, Türk Telekom, etc.), medical device companies, energy plants and automation firms, and R&D centers in Technoparks.
Our curriculum includes: Direct Current and Alternating Current Circuit Analysis, Semiconductors and Electronic Circuit Components, Digital Electronics, Microcontrollers (Arduino, PIC), Computer-Aided Circuit Design (PCB layout), Communication Systems, Power Electronics, and Industrial Automation (PLC). Approximately 40% of these courses are delivered as hands-on practical work in our modern laboratories.
Our program has a flexible structure in terms of course load. With the basic skills they acquire, especially from the 2nd and 3rd semesters onward, our students can work part-time in areas such as electronic repair, soldering, and circuit design, or they can serve as interns in companies located in our university's Technopark.
Successful graduates are entitled to receive the title of "Electronics Technician." Although salary expectations vary depending on the sector, company size, and experience, Electronics Technicians are generally evaluated on a higher salary scale compared to other technical branches. Starting salaries are particularly competitive in the defense industry and R&D companies.
Yes, the combination of electronics and software knowledge is among the most sought-after talents worldwide. With the technical English terminology and practical skills you acquire (especially in PCB design, embedded software, and automation), you have the opportunity to work as a technical staff member in technology companies abroad or in engineering offices in Europe.