Establishment

The Department of Computer Engineering, within the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences at Istanbul Kent University, commenced its undergraduate education in the 2025–2026 academic year. The department is structured with a modern infrastructure and research environment at the Taksim campus, aiming to train engineers who will lead digital transformation.

Degree Awarded

Students who successfully complete the program are awarded the 'Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering' and earn the title of Computer Engineer. The language of instruction is Turkish.

Admission and Registration Requirements

Candidates who demonstrate sufficient success in the national centralized university entrance examinations (ÖSYM) are admitted to the program. In accordance with regulations set by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) and Istanbul Kent University, international students are also admitted. A preparatory program is available for students lacking language proficiency. Detailed information can be found in the OSYM Higher Education Institution Examination Guide and the YOK International Student Admission Principles

Recognition of Prior Learning

The recognition of formal, non-formal, and informal learning is carried out within the framework of the regulations on student transfer, double major, minor, and credit transfer defined by YÖK 

Qualification Requirements

Students must successfully complete 240 ECTS credits, fulfill compulsory internships, and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00/4.00 to be eligible for graduation.

Program Profile

Computer Engineering is a discipline concerned with the design, development, and management of software, hardware, and data-driven systems. The department seeks to provide its students not only with technical expertise but also with an innovative mindset, entrepreneurial skills, and perspectives on ethics and social responsibility.

Career Opportunities for Graduates

Graduates may pursue careers in software development, artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, telecommunications, finance, health technologies, public institutions, and R&D centers. They may also continue their academic careers by enrolling in postgraduate programs.

Access to Higher Degree Programs

Graduates of the Computer Engineering undergraduate program may apply to master’s and doctoral programs, provided they obtain the required scores from ALES, YDS/YÖKDİL, or internationally recognized exams (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS), meet the minimum GPA criteria set by the admitting institution, and pass interviews or qualifying exams.

Assessment and Evaluation

Student achievement is assessed through mid-term examinations, assignments, projects, laboratory applications, and final examinations. Evaluation is based on the absolute grading system adopted by the university. Letter grades and their coefficients are defined in the university’s grading system catalog.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation requires the completion of 240 ECTS credits, compulsory internships, the successful completion of the Graduation Project and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00/4.00.

Mode of Study

Full-time.

Address and Contact Information

Istanbul Kent University, Taksim Campus, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Department of Computer Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey.

Vision

To be a pioneering department in Turkey and recognized internationally, bridging technology and society as well as distinguished by innovative research and educational activities in computer engineering.

Mission

To educate engineers who are creative, ethically responsible, interdisciplinary, entrepreneurial, socially engaged and proficient in contemporary technologies.

Educational Objectives

Graduates of Istanbul Kent University’s Computer Engineering program will:

• Contribute as innovative and competent engineers within the information technology ecosystem.
• Specialize in both software and hardware fields to provide solutions to industry needs.
• Pursue academic careers by enrolling in master’s or doctoral programs.
• Demonstrate leadership with an awareness of ethics, social responsibility and sustainability.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

The following outcomes are aligned with the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ-YÖK) and the official outcomes of MÜDEK (Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Programs).

Knowledge (Theoretical / Factual)

- Possess a solid foundation in mathematics, natural sciences and computer engineering.
- Gain proficiency in fundamental courses such as discrete mathematics, probability and statistics, differential equations, linear algebra, data structures and algorithms.
- Acquire knowledge in software engineering, databases, operating systems, computer architecture, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data protection.
- Understand hardware–software integrated systems, electronic circuits and embedded systems.

Skills (Cognitive / Practical)

• Identify, analyze and solve complex engineering problems.
• Design systems, software and hardware; apply modern engineering methods.
• Design experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
• Effectively use contemporary software development tools, simulation techniques and information technologies.
• Generate innovative solutions through project-based learning and research.

Competencies

Autonomy and Responsibility

• Work effectively in intra- and interdisciplinary teams, demonstrating leadership when required.
• Possess knowledge of project, risk and change management.
• Apply time, cost, and quality management skills.

Learning Competence

• Access information with a lifelong learning mindset and keep up with technological advancements.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, self-evaluation and adaptability to new knowledge.
• Transfer scientific and technological innovations into engineering applications.

Communication and Social Competence

• Communicate effectively in Turkish, prepare reports and deliver presentations.
• Engage in social responsibility projects and adopt an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Use technical drawings, diagrams and software documentation for communication.

Domain-Specific Competence and Ethics

• Adhere to professional ethics, information security, intellectual property and engineering standards.
• Evaluate the societal, environmental, and legal impacts of computer engineering solutions.
• Uphold ethical responsibilities in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, data science and cybersecurity.
• Develop innovative solutions in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.