NAMIK KEMAL UNIVERSITY

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1 TEKİRDAĞ - TURKEY

2 Namık Kemal University Namık Kemal University embraces an approach which gives importance to quality, is foresighted, and produces knowledge in order to prepare itself for constant regeneration and advancement in the fields of technology, information, and human resources on an international level by completing its institutional set-up. In a nutshell, our vision is quality and modernization in education, science, and academia. We train our students to apply the acquired knowledge in their areas of expertise. Access to Information Our library on Değirmenaltı Campus is situated on a 743 m2 area and holds books in print and books in electronic form, in addition to 300 printed and electronic journals. There is access to 41 full-text and bibliographical material databases provided by ULAKBİM. Owing to memberships for search engines, all databases can be browsed. We have wireless internet network and a computer area in the library to ease access to these databases. In addition, users can reserve books online, extend the check in dates, and request books via our website. Rector Prof. Dr. Osman ŞİMŞEK 2 3

3 Our library is a member of national and international organizations, such as ANKOS (Anadolu University Libraries Consortium), ULAKBİM EKUAL (Electronic Resources National Academic Licence), BLU (Balkan Libraries Union), TO-KAT (National Collective Catalogue), and TÜBESS (Turkish Document Provision System). Our students are served on the highest level with regard to information technologies background. Students can access online information about their course registration, curriculum, and examination results. Also, our academic staff can present their course notes online. Research Opportunities Concerning scientific research and projects, all faculties, vocational schools, and institutes at Namık Kemal University are coordinated by BAP (Scientific Research Project Office). The University administration holds scientific advancement in high esteem and attempts to provide all the necessary support for scientific research. Graduate studies and research projects are supported by scientific research project units in our university. In addition, a related commission is in charge of cooperation between University and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, as well as of Industry Theses Program with industrial establishments. The financial process for projects supported by TÜBİTAK is overseen by the aforementioned commission. Foreign Language Teaching Since 2009, in addition to the foreign language departments, our University provides the teaching of foreign languages in preparatory classes on international standards. The School of Foreign Languages is in charge of the preparatory education and aims at providing students with the proficiency in compliance with Common European Framework of Reference for Languages standards. Integration into Business World We cooperate with the industrialists, universities, and research institutions at the newly established Teknopark, and by this we support the country s industry to become competitive and based on export. Teknopark is situated on Tekirdağ Central Campus as TGB-1 and at Çorlu Faculty of Engineering as TGB-2. TEKMER (Technological Advancement Centre) came into effect to support cooperation between businesses and entrepreneurs, research and development, projects on innovation and industrial application jointly by KOSGEB Namık Kemal University Rector s Office, Thrace Progress Agency, Tekirdağ Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Çorlu Chamber of Industry and Commerce, and Çerkezköy Chamber of Industry and Commerce. International Cooperation Namık Kemal University has signed cooperation protocols with 19 higher education institutions in 11 countries, including Italy, Austria, Macedonia, USA, Greece, Bulgaria, France, Romania, Russia, Germany, and the Netherlands. Our University holds since 2007 a prestigious position in the international forum for higher education institutions through its full membership in European Universities Association (EUA). The University was also awarded the label of Diploma Supplement in

4 Erasmus Programme Namık Kemal University became a member of the large family of the Lifelong Learning ERASMUS Programme in the academic year. Since then, 163 students and 68 academic and administrative staff have benefited from ERASMUS Exchange Programme in matters of studying, teaching and training at various European higher education institutions. Also, many European students and academicians have visited our university to share their knowledge and experience. In addition, as part of Erasmus Programme, our university has 71 bilateral agreements with 57 universities from 14 countries, including Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Spain, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, and Greece. ERASMUS Office ERASMUS PROGRAMME Phone : +90 (282) / 161 Direct Phone : +90 (282) Fax : +90 (282) infoerasmus@nku.edu.tr nku.erasmus@gmail.com Web Address : Institutional Coordinator Vice Institutional Coordinator Prof. Dr. Nuray ÖZER Phone : +90 (282) / 190 Direct Phone : +90 (282) Fax : +90 (282) nozer@nku.edu.tr Specialist Övgü KALKAN Phone : +90 (282) / 161 Direct Phone : +90 (282) Fax : +90 (282) okalkan@nku.edu.tr Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Arts and Sciences Faculty of Agriculture Çorlu Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences Institute of Health Sciences Institute of Social Sciences School of Health School of Foreign Languages Vocational School of Social Sciences Vocational School of Technical Sciences Çorlu Vocational School Hayrabolu Vocational School Malkara Vocational School Şarköy Vocational School Çerkezköy Vocational School Marmara Ereğlisi Vocational School Saray Vocational School Muratlı Vocational School Vocational School of Health Services ERASMUS COORDINATORS Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru YEŞİLDAĞ eyesildag@nku.edu.tr Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali TİLBE atilbe@nku.edu.tr Prof. Dr. İsmet BAŞER ibaser@nku.edu.tr Assist. Prof. Dr. Reşat MUTLU rmutlu@nku.edu.tr Prof. Dr. Rasim YILMAZ rasimyilmaz@nku.edu.tr Prof. Dr. İsmet BAŞER ibaser@nku.edu.tr Prof. Dr. Niyazi GÜLER niyaziguler@hotmail.com Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alpay HEKİMLER ahekimler@nku.edu.tr Assist. Prof. Dr. Ebru ÖNLER eonler@nku.edu.tr Inst. Narin FİDAN nfidan@nku.edu.tr Lect. Dr. Müzehher YAMAÇ myamac@nku.edu.tr Assist. Prof. Dr. Serap AKDEMİR sakdemir@nku.edu.tr Inst. Dr. Kader KIZIL EROL kkizilerol@nku.edu.tr Inst. Aziz ŞATANA asatana@nku.edu.tr Inst. Okşan GÜRFİLİZ ogurfiliz@nku.edu.tr Lect. Gönül AKGÜL gakgul@nku.edu.tr Lect. Selin BAHAR sbahar@nku.edu.tr Lect. Kamile GÜLGEZEN kgulgezen@nku.edu.tr Inst. Nuriye AKKAŞ nakkas@nku.edu.tr Assist. Prof. Dr. Oktay ASUTAY oasutay@nku.edu.tr Lect. Dilek ŞAHİN dsahin@nku.edu.tr Lect. Dr. Ramazan UYGUR ruygur@nku.edu.tr 6 7

5 Farabi Exchange Programme Exchange programmes among Turkish universities are also in effect at our University, which enable students to continue their education and academic staff to embark on teaching activities in other higher education institutions in our country. Applications are accepted during the announcement period, and the call for applications as determined by the protocols is announced on the Farabi Exchange Programme website once every semester. Until now, our university has signed bilateral agreements in this respect with 17 universities. 8 Social Life You can find a campus network designed to establish social life that contributes to academic and cultural activities in our university. Only in 2011, the university organized more than 250 cultural, artistic and sports events. Our university undertakes also the organization of conferences, discussions, exhibitions, theatre, music, dance, etc. on national and international platforms. 9

6 Catering on Campus Lunch and dinner, prepared and planned by specialist dieticians and food engineers, are served in a healthy, orderly manner under hygienic conditions at the canteen on campus with the purpose of meeting the nutrition needs of our students and employees. The food which is prepared at the central canteen on Değirmenaltı campus is served to Tekirdağ Faculties and Vocational Schools. Health Services The University Research and Clinical Hospital serves the public and the students with its experienced team of doctors and advanced technological equipment in order to uplift the social life quality and contribute to the advancement of medicine. Exchange students are advised to buy a health insurance package which covers their health expenses that may incur during their study in Turkey. 10 Accommodation Opportunities In addition to many private dormitories in Tekirdağ, the dormitories belonging to Credit and Dormitories Agency provide for most of the accommodational needs of the students. We have a certain capacity reserved for international students at the public dormitory. Prices of these accomodations are relatively lower than those in many European countries. Sports Centre Our experienced trainers offer fitness and Pilates activities, and Latin and traditional dancing classes at our indoor sports centre to enrich the lives of Namık Kemal University students and staff, to improve their physical condition, and to contribute to their general welfare. The sports and recreational facilities which are offered to our students and staff correspond to a hygienic and healthy environment. In the academic year our sports centre has enriched its offerings with a new swimming pool, sauna, squash, Finnish bath, and running tracks. 11

7 Student Club Activities Our university places great importance on the physical and psychological development of our students, as well as on those cultural and sports activities which help improve their condition. In this respect, our university organizes free of charge cultural and sports classes. The aim of the Health, Culture, and Sports Department at Namık Kemal University is to sustain the physical and mental health of the students, help them spend their free time in accordance with their hobbies, introduce them to new activities, give them the opportunity to improve their talents and character in a healthy manner through a number of facilities, and finally, in addition to recreation and entertainment, assist them in acquiring the habit of working together with discipline and responsibility. Under the supervision of our trainers with expertise in their respective areas, students are encouraged to attend the classes which are determined according to their requests and are provided free of charge in our cultural and sports educational centres. Sports Classes and Student Clubs Classes: - Pilates Classes - Step Aerobics Classes - Climbing Classes - Gymnastics Classes - Diving Classes - Swimming Classes - Sailing Classes - Table Tennis Classes - Volleyball Classes - Indoor Soccer Classes - Squash Classes - Badminton Classes 12 Clubs: - Underwater Club - Mountain Climbing Club - Trekking Club - Turkish Folk Dancing Club - Cycling Club - Latin Dancing Club - Sailing Club - Swimming Club - Bridge Club - Table Tennis Club - Squash Club - Rafting Club - Skiing Club - Step-Aerobics Club 13

8 Cultural and Scientific Classes and Student Clubs Classes: - Diction Classes - Guitar-Three Double String Guitar-Violin-Reed Classes - Classical Dancing Classes - Ceramic Classes - Ebru Classes - Wood Painting Classes - Jewelry Design Classes - Graphic Design Classes - Theatre Classes - Oil Painting Classes - Turkish Classical Music Classes - Turkish Folk Dancing Classes - Turkish Folk Music Classes - Amateur Photography Classes Clubs: - Atatürk Principles Club - Mountain Climbing and Camping Club - Informatics Club - Quality and Efficiency Club - Fenerbahçe Fan Club - Latin Dancing Club - Traditional Dancing Club - Music Club - Theatre Club - Young Environmentalists (TEMA) Club - Amateur Photography Club 14 - Food Club - Electronics and Technology Club - Science and Thought Club - Alternative Energy Club - Turkish Language and History Club - Documentary Club - Logistics Club - Aviation Club - Debate Club - Research, Development and Innovation Club - European Students Club - Bridge Club - Radio Club - Cinema Club - Trekking Club - Young Entrepreneurs Club - Book Club - Word of Bees Club - Biotecnology Club - Western Languages and Literatures Ex Libris Club - Cooking Club - Nature Club - Underwater Club - Society Volunteers Club - Medicine Club - Chemistry Club - Life Sciences Club - Local Thought Club - Economy Club - Cycling Club - Namık Kemal Language and Literature Club - Conscious Youth Club 15

9 International Students Namık Kemal University is one of the most dynamic among the newly accredited universities in Turkey, providing higher education of high quality standards of a relatively low cost. In this respect, one of our primary tasks is to operate on an international level. We welcome international students to join our comprehensive curriculum which includes more than 165 undergraduate, master, doctoral, post-doctoral and lifelong education programmes of study. Especially attractive is the offer of the Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences for graduate studies, which includes such master and doctoral programmes as Biology, Environmental Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics and Communication, Agricultural Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Engineering, Plant Protection, Soil Science, and others. The Institute of Social Sciences provides master studies in Health Management as a joint programme of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. Also, the Institute of Health Sciences offers a number of master programmes, namely Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry, History and Ethics of Medicine, and Cardiovascular Physiology. Currently, 158 international students from 14 different countries study at our University, including Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Germany, Morocco, Iraq, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Lebanon, Mongolia, Moldova, Uzbekistan, Russia, Turkmenistan and Greece. In addition, located in Tekirdağ, an important city in Easter Thrace in the European part of Turkey, and just 150 km from Istanbul, Namık Kemal University offers to students great opportunities for extracurricular activities. For master and doctoral studies, the international students are invited to apply by accessing the University web site the corresponding to particular Institute web site, or contact by phone or the administration of the Institutes. For undergraduate and associate studies, the international students are invited to apply for studies at by accessing the University web site to find detailed information on the latest valid application procedure and then by filling in the particular form which is provided by Office of Student Affairs for relevant academic year. Original application forms must be submitted to the aforementioned Office by hand or by postal mail. Cost of Living Estimated living expenses for all international students are around Euros per month, including accomodation and other personal expenses. Visa Students from certain countries must obtain a valid student visa from the nearest Turkish Consulate in their country. They should make sure that there is enough time for the Embassy/Consulate staff to issue visas. The passport expiry date should be later than the departure date until which a person intends to stay in Turkey. This visa is required for registration at the University and must be obtained before entering Turkey

10 2011 UNDERGRADUATE AND ASSOCIATE PROGRAMMES FACULTY OF MEDICINE +90 (282) (282) (282) FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES +90 (282) (282) FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE +90 (282) (282) ÇORLU FACULTY OF ENGINEERING +90 (282) (282) Medicine German Language and Literature * Biology Physics French Language and Literature * English Language and Literature Chemistry * Mathematics Turkish Language and Literature Horticulture Plant Protection Biosystem Engineering Food Engineering Landscape Architecture Agricultural Economics Agricultural Biotechnology Field Crops Soil Science and Plant Nutrition Animal Science Computer Engineering* Biomedical Engineering Environmental Engineering * Electronics and Communications Engineering * Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering * Textile Engineering (*) The Department offers also an Evening Education programme 2011 UNDERGRADUATE AND ASSOCIATE PROGRAMMES FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES +90 (282) (282) SCHOOL OF HEALTH +90 (282) (282) VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF TECHNICAL SCIENCES +90 (282) (282) Economics Business Administration Nursing Software Engineering * Biomedical Equipment Technology Electricity * Electronics Communications Technology Electronics Technology * Food Technology * Climatization and Air- Conditioning Technology Constructional Technology Control and Automation Technology * Machinery Machinery, Painting and Construction * Mechatronics Furniture and Decoration * Automotive Technology * Greenhousing Agricultural Machinery Textile Technology * Construction Inspection Feed Technology and Animal Feeding 18 19

11 2011 UNDERGRADUATE AND ASSOCIATE PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES +90 (282) (282) ÇORLU VOCATIONAL SCHOOL +90 (282) (282) (282) (282) HAYRABOLU VOCATIONAL SCHOOL +90 (282) (282) MALKARA VOCATIONAL SCHOOL +90 (282) (282) ŞARKÖY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL +90 (282) (282) Office Management and Executive Assistance * Maritime and Port Management Business Management * Logistics Accounting and Taxing * Tourism and Hospitality Management * Leather Technology Electronics Technology Industrial Product Design Food Technology Business Management * Cooperation Mechanics Accounting and Taxing * Auto Paint and Coachwork Automotive Technology Marketing Textile Technology Banking and Insurance Information Management Office Management and Executive Assistance Mechanics Automotive Technology Agricultural Machinery Electricity Food Technology Business Management Mechanics Accounting and Taxing Marketing Tourism and Hospitality Management Accounting and Taxing * Wine Production Technology Tourism and Hospitality Management * 2011 UNDERGRADUATE AND ASSOCIATE PROGRAMMES ÇERKEZKÖY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL +90 (282) / (282) MARMARA EREĞLİSİ VOCATIONAL SCHOOL +90 (282) (282) (282) SARAY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL +90 (282) (282) MURATLI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL +90 (282) (282) VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES +90 (282) (282) Office Management and Executive Assistance * Public Relations and Promotion * Job Health and Security Logistics * Civil Defence and Firefighting Textile Technology Office Management and Executive Assistance * Accounting and Taxing * Tourism and Hospitality Management * Foreign Trade * Business Management * Accounting and Taxing * Business Management Chemistry Technology Accounting and Taxing Child Development * Medical Documentation and Secretariat Medical Laboratory Techniques Elderly Care 20 21

12 2011 MASTERS PROGRAMMES INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES +90 (282) (282) INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Horticulture Plant Protection Biology Environmental Engineering Physics Food Engineering Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mathematics Landscape Architecture Field Crops Agricultural Economics Biosystem Engineering Textile Engineering Soil Science Animal Science Chemistry Electronics and Communication Health Management 2011 DOCTORAL PROGRAMME INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES +90 (282) (282) Horticulture Plant Protection Food Engineering Field Crops Agricultural Economics Biosystem Engineering Textile Engineering Soil Science Animal Science Environmental Science and Technology +90 (282) (282) INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES +90 (282) (282) Anatomy Medical Biochemistry History and Ethics of Medicine Cardiovascular Physiology

13 Rector Vice-Rector Vice-Rector CONTACT INFORMATION Değirmenaltı Yerleşkesi Tekirdağ / TURKEY +90 (282) / 4 lines +90 (282) intrelations@nku.edu.tr ADMINISTRATION Prof. Dr. Osman ŞİMŞEK Phone : +90 (282) Fax : +90 (282) osimsek@nku.edu.tr Prof. Dr. Burhan ARSLAN Phone : +90 (282) Fax : +90 (282) barslan@nku.edu.tr Prof. Dr. M. İhsan SOYSAL Phone : +90 (282) Fax : +90 (282) misoysal@nku.edu.tr