“Modern on education, arts, and science.”

BALIKESİR UNIVERSITY

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1 “eğitimde,www.balikesir.edu.tr bilimde, sanatta çağdaş”v 1 1 www.balikesir.edu.tr v 3 Contents

A-General Information The city of Balıkesir 12 History of Balıkesir University 14 Mission and Vision 16

B- Life at the University 20 Campus 22 Transportation 24 Accommodation 26 Dining services 28 Health services 30 Sports services 32 Scholarship and Credit Opportunities 34 Social Life and Student communities 36 Student Representation 38 Info and Tech infrastructure 40 Library services 42 International Relations Office 42 Farabi Exchange Office 50 Mevlana Exchange Office 55

C- Education 56 Semesters for Education 58 Summer semester education 60 Registration 62 Enrollment for courses 64 Attendance 66 Exams 68 Graduation and Diploma 70 Horizontal and Vertical Transition 72 Student Affairs Automation System 74 Student Counselling System 76

6 v Balıkesir University D- Academic Units

Faculties Necatibey Faculty of Education 15 Faculty of Engineering and Architecture 10 Faculty of Arts and Sciences 12 Faculty of Fine Arts 20 Faculty of Medicine 30 Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences 32 Veterinary Faculty 34 Faculty of Theology 38 Faculty of Tourism 40 Undergraduate Schools 42 Balıkesir School of Health 42 School of Physical Education and Sports 46 Burhaniye School of Applied Sciences 48 School of Foreign Languages 50 Vocational Schools 50 Altınoluk Vocational School 54 Ayvalık Vocational School 56 Balıkesir Vocational School 58 Bigadiç Vocational School 62 Burhaniye Vocational School 64 Dursunbey Vocational School 66 Edremit Vocational School 68 Havran Vocational School 74 İvrindi Vocational School Of Health Services 76 Savaştepe Vocational School 80 Sındırgı Vocational School 82 Susurluk Vocational School 84 Institutes 86 Institute of Natural Sciences 88 Institute of Social Sciences 90 Institute of Medical Sciences 92 Edremit Institute of Olive Cultivation 94 Departments under rector administration 98 Department of Ataturk’s principles and history of turkish revolution 98 Informatics 100 Turkish Language Department 102 Research and Devolopment Centers 104

E-Contact 108

www.balikesir.edu.tr v 7 City of Kuva-yı Milliye BALIKESİR

A big part of Balıkesir city is in South Marmara Region and it also has another part in Aegean Region. It surrounded by Bursa and Kütahya in the east, İzmir and Manisa in the south, Aegean Sea and Çanakkale in the west, Marmara Sea in the north. City of Balıkesir has 20 districts and its population was 1.189.057 in 2014. Throughout history, Balıkesir was a city of transition and it has coasts on two seas. It has an important place in the economy of Turkey with its agriculture, livestock breeding, forestry, mine and other branches of industry, tourism and trade. The city of Balıkesir has an identity of a modern, safe and peaceful student city with its natural, archeological, historical and cultural beauties.

Doğal, arkeolojik, tarihi ve kültürel güzellikleriyle de dikkat çeken Balıkesir; güvenli, huzurlu ve öğrenci dostu modern bir şehir kimliğini taşımaktadır.

Transportation to Balıkesir: Balıkesir is in between Istanbul and İzmir highway. It can also be reached via sea and air travel.

Balıkesir-İzmir: 176 KM Balıkesir-Bursa: 151 KM Balıkesir-İstanbul: 390 KM Balıkesir-Ankara: 533 KM

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BALIKESİR History of Balıkesir University

The foundation of Balıkesir University trace back to Karesi Teacher School established in 1910. This school has been carried to the building which is used as Necatibey Faculty of Education with particular interests of the Minister of Education, Mr. Mustafa Necati. Till 1982, the number of higher education institues reached 4: Necati Institution of Education, Architecture and Engineering State Academy, Balıkesir School of Industry and Tourism, Balıkesir Vocational School.

These foundations changed status with Delegated Legislation No 41, and were connected to Uludag University. Necatibey Teacher’s Training School continued to train teachers between the years 1932 and 1982 under the name of Necati Institution of Education, left its 3-year status, received 4-year-Higher Teacher Training School status. In 1982, having been connected to Uludağ University, this foundation has been called Necatibey Faculty of Education. In the same way, the name of Balıkesir School of Industry and Tourism has been changed as Balıkesir School of Tourism and Hotel Management, but the name of 2-year-Balıkesir Vocational School has remained the same. Having stayed under the roof of Uludağ University for 10 years, these foundations has formed a powerful background for Balıkesir University with healthy and consistent development.

Balıkesir University was founded in accordance with the law 3837 published in 21281 numbered gazette dated July 11st, 1992.

9 Faculties, 4 Institutes, 4 Undergraduate Schools, 12 Vocational Schools, 17 Research and Development Centers, 1.107 Lecturers 31.622 Students

10 v Balıkesir University Mission and Vision IDENTITY MISSION Our university has undertaken to contribute to increase the level of development and life quality of our country, notably Balıkesir, and to train individuals who are loyal to social values, respectful to human-rights, produce information and technology and loyal to Atatürk’s Principles and Reforms.

VISION To be a favored university having reached to the quality of education in accordance with international Standards, having provided scientific production and collaboration of University-town-industry.

FUNDAMENTALS VALUES OF OUR UNIVERSITY

• Academic Perfection and Freedom • Environmental Consciousness • Loyalty to Ethical Values • Transparency and Accountability • Social Responsibility 9 Faculties, • Innovativeness • Quality in Education 4 Institutes, • Scientific Freedom 4 Undergraduate Schools, • Cooperation with Stakeholders 12 Vocational Schools, 17 Research and Development Centers, 1.107 Lecturers 31.622 Students

www.balikesir.edu.tr v 11 Life at the University • Campus • Transportation • Accommodation • Dining services • Health services • Sports services • Scholarship and Credit Opportunities • Social Life and Student communities • Student Representation • Info and Tech infrastructure • Library services • International Relations Office • Farabi Exchange Office • Mevlana Exchange Office

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LIFE AT THE CAMPUS Dormitories

Veterinary Faculty

Faculty of Tourism

Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Campus

Çağış Campus Cagis Campus has been established on 5000 hectared-area on the 17th km School of Physical Education and Sports of Balıkesir-Bigadic Road inside Cagis and Pasakoy borders.

Presidency Building, Medical Faculty, Architecture and Engineering Faculty, Arts and Science Faculty, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Tourism Faculty, Balıkesir School of Health, Balıkesir Vocational Faculty of Arts and Sciences School, Sports Centre, Convention Culture Centre, Central Cafeteria, Central Researching Lab, semi-olimpic pool and open sports facilities, two dormitories with the capacity of 1000 and 1500 students, Student life centre are at Cagis Campus. Campus Mosque

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Stadium BALIKESİR

Faculty of Medicine Botanical Garden UNIVERSITY

Central Cafeteria Dormitories

Indoor Sports Hall

Indoor Swimming Pool

Vocational Schools Sports Fields

Faculty of Engineering and Architecture

Presidency Building

www.balikesir.edu.tr v 15 Transportation

Transportation to Cagis Campus is provided by safe and modern buses.

16 v Balıkesir University Accommodation

Balıkesir University has many alternatives for accommodation in the city of Balıkesir. Some students are staying Balıkesir KYK dormitory which has a capacity of 2.024 people. Also, there are two dormitories in Cagis Campus; Residorm with a capacity of 1500 people and KYK with a capacity of 1000 people. Another dormitory is BAÜ Vakfı dormitory with a capacity of 289 people. Apart from these places, the students can rent an apartment in the city and there are also many other private dormitories in the city of Balıkesir.

www.balikesir.edu.tr v 17 Dining Services

For our students healthy nutrition, food menus are prepared in accordance with the nutritional values and calories of food in the dining hall. The meals are served at affordable prices to our university’s students. Also, free meals are served to the students with financial problems. Apart from the dining hall, there are also canteens and cafes where the students can have breakfast, lunch and dinner.

18 v Balıkesir University www.balikesir.edu.tr v 19 Health Services

Medical Facilities In Medico-social unit, four general practitioners, two dentists, one psychologist, eight nurse, serves. Services are provided in the garden of NEF and Çağış Campus within working hours,.

In addition, students are provided consultancy services related to all kinds of health problems. Treatment services, emergency response, observed, injections, dressings, wound and burn care are maintained.

Through the Ministry of National Education, Foreign students’ expenses for all kinds of health are covered by the Department of Health, Culture, Sports. Such a unit is not on at the university. However, there is a psychologist in the center of Medico. Psychologist provides consulting service about students’ coping with exam stress, adjustment problems, family problems, self-esteem problems, adolescent issues, and other issues.

Insurence Students benefit from health care facilities in the university.

To cover their health costs, exchange students are advised to obtain proper medical insurance valid in Turkey.

20 v Balıkesir University www.balikesir.edu.tr v 21 Sports Facilities Olympic Swimming Pool At Balıkesir University,in an attempt to protect and develop the body health of students and academic staff,to provide them to take interest in sports, and to support their performance in their favorite sports fields, sportive activities have been carried out via Health-Culture and Sports Department Sport Activities Branch Office. For these purposes, 2 Gymnasiums,1 Football Field,1 swimming pool,6 tennis courts,6 basketball fields,2 astroturfs,4 volleyball fields,2 volleyball sand fields,1 running track, and 1 fitness center are in service of our students. Every year , Balıkesir University Carpet Football Fields Presidency Cup, Spring Festivals, and sport activities in totally 22 branches such as football, volleyball, tennis etc. within the scope of İnter-Universities Tournaments are arranged.

The groups within Sports Unit: • Mountain Climbing and Winter Sports club • Underwater sports Club • Bike Club • Aviation Club Indoor Sports Hall • Orienteering club • Bridge Club • Chess club

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Tennis Courts

Outdoor Sports Facilities

www.balikesir.edu.tr v 23 Scholarship and Credit Opportunities

Balıkesir University provides students with scholarship and credit opportunities of KYK. And also BAÜ Vakfı and some NGOs in Balıkesir provide support for students of Balıkesir University.

Part-time work for students Balıkesir University offers students work as part-time workers in some units of Balıkesir University.

24 v Balıkesir University For a happy future; Balıkesir University

www.balikesir.edu.tr v 25 Social Life

To make the best of their leisure time in Balıkesir University, students have the opportunity to take part in many activities carried out by student communities. These communities share their performed activities in exhibitions, concerts, shows, festivals, conferences and competences, etc. under the supervision of lecturers. Also, a spring fest is carried out at the university every year.

26 v Balıkesir University www.balikesir.edu.tr v 27 Student Associations: 1. Aikido 2. Active life 3. Alternative energy systems 4. Search and rescue 5. Research and development 6. Atatürk Thinking 7. Eurasia 8. Azerbaijan – Turkey brotherhood 9. Computer and Internet 10. Cycling 11. Bridge card game 12. Çanakkale Volunteers 13. Environmental Sciences and Technology 14. Mountain climbing and winter sports 15. Literature and Book 16. Educational Technologies 17. Electronic Defending Systems 18. Industrial Science and Technology 19. Ethical Values 20. Traditional Turkish tastes 21. Traditional Archery 22. Young Entrepreneurs 23. Young Tema 24. Youth colors 25. Youth and sports 26. Volunteer brothers and sisters 27. Visual arts 28. Folk dance 29. Aviation 30. Science and civilization 31. Women and life 32. Career and improvement 33. Gulf undergraduate schools 34. Bird observation and nature 35. Library 36. Latin dance 37. Promotion of mines and mining 38. Blue hopes 39. Architecture and Design 40. Engineering and architecture 41. Music 42. Common Sense 43. Orienteering 44. Radio and communication 45. Robot 46. Healthy life 47. Chess 48. Cinema and photography 49. Civilian defense 50. Underwater 51. Medical faculty scientific research 52. Theatre 53. Societal volunteers 54. Societal Health and preventive medics 55. Public thinking 56. Tourism and travel 57. Turkish red crescent 58. Turk-Islam civilization research 59. Turkish medical students 60. International information and technology 61. International electrical/electronic engineers 62. New ideas and thinking 63. Green crescent

28 v Balıkesir University www.balikesir.edu.tr v 29 Representation of students

A student council responsible for expressing the problems, ideas and recommendations of students to the rector through Senate talks is taking active part in meetings. Members of student council consists of student representatives chosen by elections every year.

30 v Balıkesir University Info and tech infrastructure

Balıkesir University has the principle of making use of information technologies at the highest level for education. In every building of the university, people have access to free Wi-Fi. The students can make every course registration process online. The students can also have an e-mail account given by the university.

www.balikesir.edu.tr v 31 Library Services

Balıkesir University Central Library provides students and lecturers with fundamental sources of information to support education and research activities.

32 v Balıkesir University www.balikesir.edu.tr v 33 International Relations Office

The International Office coordinates international relationships and agreements with foreign institutions in the university. The principle purposes of the office are to promote the university in international arena and to develop cultural and academic ties with foreign higher education institutions. The Office is responsible for implementing the EU Education and Cultural programs, the 7th Framework Programme, and Bologna process in the university. In order to internationalize the university, the Office, on one hand, develops ties with EU and non-EU institution and, on the other hand, trains university personnel about international opportunities. The Office actively involves in the EU Education and Youth programs and we aim to improve University’s performance in these programs. Please browse through our pages to learn about Balıkesir and Balıkesir University, to examine our degree programs and their European Credit Transfer System guides.

34 v Balıkesir University www.balikesir.edu.tr v 35 Farabi Exchange Office Farabi Exchange Office in Balıkesir University is coordinating student exchanges between Balıkesir University and other higher education institutions in Turkey. With this exchange program, the students in Balıkesir University have the opportunity to study in another higher education institution in Turkey for one or two semesters.

Mevlana Exchange Office Mevlana Exchange Programme is a programme which aims the exchange of students and academic staff between the Turkish higher education institutions and higher education institutions of other countries. With the regulation published in August 23, 2011 (num: 28034), students and academic staff exchange between Turkish higher education institutions and higher education institutions of other countries has been possible.

The programme includes all higher education institutions throughout the world without discriminating between the geographical borders. The higher education institutions of EU countries benefiting from Erasmus programme will not be included in Mevlana Exchange Programme in 2014-2015 academic year.

Students may study abroad for one (minimum) or two (maximum) terms and academic staff may lecture abroad from one week (minimum) to three months (maximum). Accordingly, students and academic staff from any country may benefit from this programme being hosted by Turkish higher education institutions in order to study or lecture.

36 v Balıkesir University www.balikesir.edu.tr v 37 Education • Semesters for Education • Double major • Summer semester education • Registration • Enrollment for courses • Attendance • Exams • Graduation and Diploma • Student Counselling System • Diploma Supplement

38 v Balıkesir University Semesters for Education Every year has two semesters in Balıkesir University. However, one course can be taught for a whole year according to the decisions of University Senate. One semester is at least 70 days. The senate can change this period if needed. Registration and exam periods are not included to a semester period. An academic calendar for each year is determined by the University Senate.

Double Major The aim of double major program is to provide successful students with the opportunity of being able to study one more bachelor program and have one more graduation diploma. The students of bachelor level have the opportunity to do double major in Balıkesir University.

Summer semester education The main purpose of summer semester is to give the students one more chance to pass their exams for specific courses and thus they will have

got rid of the burden of studying many courses in the next semester. The EDUCATION period of summer semester is also determined by the University Senate in accordance with fall and spring semesters.

Registration The students who have met the requirements of studying in Balıkesir University can be registered to undergraduate, graduate and post- graduate schools by providing necessary documents on time and in accordance with procedures. The students have to be re-registered every semester with the approval of their supervisors in departments. The students who do not renew their registration cannot be enrolled for this semester. In this case, the students can renew their registration for the next semester.

www.balikesir.edu.tr v 39 Enrollment for courses The students can enroll for courses with an online system. If the students are to choose between failed courses of previous year and the upcoming courses, the priority is given to failed courses of previous year.

Attendance If the attendance to theoretical courses is not at least 70% the student will fail from that course. If the attendance to laboratory or similar works is not at least 80%, the student will fail from that course. If a student fails from a course by reason of attendance, he/she cannot take the exam for this course either.

Exams There are two exams for a semester: mid-term and end-term. In an exam of one course, one or more than one written, verbal or practical method can be applied.

Student Counselling System To help the students about planning their future, guiding them about social and cultural activities, the university has the policy of attaining a counsellor lecturer for students.

Graduation and Diploma A student who has succeeded in all of the courses and works in his/her program in his/her school, has the right to graduate and get a diploma in his/ her field.

Diploma Supplement A Diploma Supplement is given to every student after graduation which is valid in EU and EU member countries.

40 v Balıkesir University www.balikesir.edu.tr v 41 Academic Units Faculties • Necatibey Faculty of Education • Faculty of Engineering and Architecture • Faculty of Arts and Sciences • Faculty of Fine Arts • Faculty of Medicine • Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences • Veterinary Faculty • Faculty of Theology • Faculty of Tourism Undergraduate Schools • Balıkesir School of Health • School of Physical Education and Sports • Burhaniye School of Applied Sciences • School of Foreign Languages

42 v Balıkesir University Vocational Schools

• Altınoluk Vocational School • Ayvalık Vocational School • Balıkesir Vocational School • Bigadiç Vocational School • Burhaniye Vocational School • Dursunbey Vocational School • Edremit Vocational School • Havran Vocational School • İvrindi Vocational School Of Health Services • Savaştepe Vocational School • Sındırgı Vocational School • Susurluk Vocational School Institutes • Institute of Natural Sciences • Institute of Social Sciences • Institute of Medical Sciences • Edremit Institute of Olive Cultivation

www.balikesir.edu.tr v 43 Necatibey Faculty of Education Necatibey Faculty of Education founded with the name of Karesi Darülmuallimin in 1910. The school moved to its today’s location in 1932 while Mustafa Necatibey was working as Ministry of Education. And then it was called Necatibey Teacher Training School. The Necatibey Faculty of Education continued to train teachers in between 1932 and 1982 with the names of Institute of Necatibey Education and Necatibey Teacher Training High School. In 1982, It was called Necatibey Faculty of Education after joining to (Bursa) Uludag University. Necatibey Faculty of Education has been continuing Education under Balikesir University since 1992.

44 v Balıkesir University Departments 1. Computer Education and Instructional Technology 2. Biology FACULTIES 3. Natural Sciences 4. Physics 5. Mathematics (for elementary students) 6. English Language 7. Chemistry 8. Mathematics 9. Pre-school education 10. Primary School Teaching 11. Social Sciences 12. Turkish 13. Turkish Language and Education 14. History 15. Geography 16. Music

Web : www.nef.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 241 27 62 www.balikesir.edu.tr v 45 Faculty of Engineering and Architecture Faculty of Engineering and Architecture in Balıkesir University was a former state academy for engineering and architecture. It is a faculty with 4 years of bachelors level education. It was founded in 1976 as an academy. In 1982, it was part of Uludağ University and from 1992 and on it is a faculty of Balıkesir University.

46 v Balıkesir University Departments 1. Computer Engineering 2. Environmental Engineering 3. Electrical-Electronics Engineering 4. Industrial Engineering 5. Geological Engineering 6. Civil Engineering 7. Architecture 8. Mechanical Engineering 9. Food Engineering 10. Mechatronics Engineering

Web : www.mmf.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 612 11 94 – 95 www.balikesir.edu.tr v 47 Faculty of Arts and Sciences This faculty was founded in 1993 and had departments of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Turkish Language and Literature then. In the following years, History, Geography, Sociology, Molecular Biology and Genetics departments were also available. The students of this faculty can also be teachers of their field with a pedagogical certificate that they will acquire. Some departments in the faculty have laboratories.

48 v Balıkesir University Departments 1. Biology 2. Physics 3. Geography 4. Mathematics 5. Chemistry 6. Turkish Language and Literature 7. Sociology 8. History 9. Molecular Biology and Genetics

Web : www.fen-edebiyat.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 612 10 00 www.balikesir.edu.tr v 49 Faculty of Fine Arts Faculty of Fine Arts which was founded in 2005 has the aims of; creating authentic works of art with traditional teaching methods, bringing about contemporary painters, improving intuition skills of artists and developing observing and interpreting skills. They provide education with international lecturers who can convey the impression of the nature of art. The faculty is in the city center and is located in a historical building.

50 v Balıkesir University Departments 1. Painting 2. Printing arts 3. Sculpture 4. Graphics

Web : www.gsf.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 241 00 96-97 www.balikesir.edu.tr v 51 Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Medicine was founded in 2006 and its first students were of 2009- 2010 Academic Year. Education of expertise in medicine is also provided in this faculty. Medical education at international level in three departments and different sub-branches is given. The period of education is 6 years and the 6th year is the period for internship. Balıkesir University Hospital is a place for fundamental practices.

52 v Balıkesir University Web : www.bautip.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 612 14 61 www.balikesir.edu.tr v 53 Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences was founded in 2006 with departments of Economics and Business Administration. The faculty now has other departments and they are listed on the next page. The graduates of this faculty have the opportunity to work in both private and public sector. Graduates can work in many different positions in many different institutions such as Ministries, Competition Authorities, BDDK, SPK, Public Economic Institutions, etc.

54 v Balıkesir University Departments 1. Economics 2. Business Administration 3. Finance 4. International Trade and Logistics 5. Political Science and Public Administration 6. Econometrics 7. Banking and Insurance

Web : www.iibf.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 249 65 35 - 249 04 64 www.balikesir.edu.tr v 55 Faculty of Veterinary Faculty of Veterinary was founded in 2008 and now it has education, research and implementation on :

raising and reproducing of pets and livestock increasing their fertility protecting their health treatment for illnesses prevention of epidemics checking the quality of animal products environmental pollution trade of live animals and animal products The period of education is 5 years in this faculty

56 v Balıkesir University Web : www.veteriner.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 613 66 92 www.balikesir.edu.tr v 57 Faculty of Theology Faculty of Theology was founded in 2012 and is located next to Necatibey Faculty of Education in the city center. This faculty has one year preparatory Arab language class it aims to bring about theologians who learn Islam and other religions from main sources, who are in an effort to meet theological needs of people, who are committed to national and ethical values, who are responsible and respectful to differences.

58 v Balıkesir University Web : www.ilahiyat.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0 266 249 61 79 www.balikesir.edu.tr v 59 Faculty of Tourism Faculty of Tourism was founded in 1975 under Bursa Academy of Economics and Administrative Sciences with the name of Balıkesir School of Tourism and Hotel Management. Until 1982, it had departments of tourism and hotel management. In 1992, it became a part of Balıkesir University and from 2013 on it is a faculty. This faculty has many connections with tourism companies, hotels, restaurants, etc. both in Turkey and abroad.

60 v Balıkesir University Departments 1. Tourism Guiding 2. Gastronomy and Culinary Arts 3. Tourism Management

Web : www.bitiyo.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 612 13 53 - 612 13 54 www.balikesir.edu.tr v 61 Balıkesir School of Health Balıkesir School of Health, which was founded in 1993, offered education on undergraduate level till 1997. Since then, it offers education on graduate level and has departments of midwifery, nursery, physical therapy and rehabilitation, nurturing and diet. The main purpose of this school is bringing about health staff who; • has scientific thinking • is following developments • is integrated in public • will improve the quality of human life • has vocational competency • will try to protect the health of public • prevent outbreaks of epidemics • will serve in times of illness outbreaks and rehabilitate social groups • respecting the rights and freedom of others • open to scientific developments • use scientific data in practices • work in accordance with work ethics

Departments 1. Nursery 2. Midwifery

Web : www.saglikyo.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 244 00 10 62 v Balıkesir University Burhaniye School of Applied Sciences Burhaniye School of Applied Sciences started educational activities in 2008 and it is located in a historical and touristic place in Burhaniye, Edremit Gulf. The main purpose of this school is to bring about entrepreneurs who understands the importance of personal development and taking responsibility, who will be able to work in different positions in an institution or who will set up their own business.

Departments 1. Tourism and Hotel Management 2. Banking and Finance 3. International Trade 4. Civil Aviation Management UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOLS UNDERGRADUATE

Web : www.bubyo.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 416 22 44 - 416 33 55 www.balikesir.edu.tr v 63 School of Physical Education and Sports School of Physical Education and Sports was founded in 2000 and started educational activities with first students in Sports management department in 2002. There are many national sportsman and sportswoman in this school. They represent our country in braches such as athletics, football, judo, karate, cycling, table tennis and triathlon. The activities of the students in our school is supported by winter and summer camps throughout the year. In this regard, students can attend activities of mountain climbing, underwater sports, skiing and sailing.

Departments 1. Coach Training 2. Teachers of School of Physical Education and Sports 3. Sports Management

Web : www.besyo.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 239 18 38 64 v Balıkesir University School of Foreign Languages This school was founded in 2010 and it provides education on foreign languages in preparatory classes. After the preparatory class for foreign languages, the students go on courses of languages in their faculties and related departments. Since 2011, two web based foreign languages class are serving online.

Web : www.yabancidiller.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 612 12 53 www.balikesir.edu.tr v 65 Altınoluk Vocational School Altınoluk Vocational School was founded in 2007 and now it has 3 programs; Computer programming, Medical and Aromatic Plants, Chemistry Technologies. In addition to the educational activities of the school, they also carry out leisure activities such as theatre shows, folk dances, and diving.

PROGRAMS 1. Computer programming 2. Medical and Aromatic Plants 3. Chemistry Technologies

Web : www.altinoluk.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 396 15 52 66 v Balıkesir University Ayvalık Vocational School Ayvalık Vocational School was founded in 1993 and now it provides education on 4 departments: Hotel, Restaurant Services, Marketing and Advertisement, Management and Organization, Architecture and City Planning. The language of instruction in this school is Turkish and the students have the opportunity to learn German and English. The social activities of this school includes; works of photography club, panels and seminars, cultural and educational trips to historical and touristic attractions.

PROGRAMS 1. Hotel, Restaurant Services 2. Marketing and Advertisement 3. Management and Organization 4. Architecture and City Plannig VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS VOCATIONAL

Web : www.ayvalik.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 331 44 84 www.balikesir.edu.tr v 67 Balıkesir Vocational School Balıkesir Vocational School was founded in 1976 and it is a part of Balıkesir University since 1992. School and Industry relation, teaching based on industry, practical education, foreign language and computer use, and modern technologies are very important for Balıkesir Vocational School. This school carries out services of industrial productions and tries to bring about staff with regards to the needs of specific industries.

68 v Balıkesir University Programs in Balıkesir Vocational School

1. Computer Programming 2. Office Management and Manager Assistant 3. Child Development 4. Electrics 5. Electronic Communication Technologies 6. Traditional Handcrafts 7. Graphics Design 8. Climate and Cooling Technologies 9. Building Technologies 10. Business Management 11. Control and Automation Technologies 12. Mining Technologies 13. Machinery 14. Accounting and Tax Applications 15. Automotive Technologies 16. Marketing 17. Textile Technologies 18. Tourism and Hotel Management

Web : www.myo.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 612 12 09 www.balikesir.edu.tr v 69 Bigadiç Vocational School Bigadiç Vocational School started education in 2006 with Accounting and Tax Applications, and Electrics Program. Now It has six programs in total. The main purpose of Bigadiç Vocational School is to improve the quality of education internationally and bring about experts who;

• have the skills and information required for vocational and technical education • are in the effort of analyzing and being the best in their area • have developed vocational ethics, sense of belonging and mutual values • are qualitative and skillful

PROGRAMS 1. Banking and Insurance 2. Electrics 3. Logistics 4. Accounting and Tax Applications 5. Transport and Traffic Services 6. Maps and land survey

Web : www.bigadic.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 614 69 11 70 v Balıkesir University Burhaniye Vocational School Burhaniye Vocational School has been giving education on Accounting and Tax Applications, Tourism and Hotel Management, Business Management and Marketing since 1993. Burhaniye Vocational School has academic staff that are bringing about and implementing projects integrating Burhaniye region with educational activities of the school. It has an Entrepreneurship Club which supports social and cultural activities of students and thus contributing their personal development.

PROGRAMS 1. Business Management 2. Accounting and Tax Applications 3. Marketing 4. Tourism and Hotel Management 5. Sea and Harbor Management

Web : www.burhaniye.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 414 36 71 www.balikesir.edu.tr v 71 Dursunbey Vocational School Dursunbey Vocational School was founded in 1994 with programs of lumber work and building.

The main aims of Dursunbey Vocational School are; • bringing forth qualitative manpower will increase competition in industry, trade and service sectors • taking fertility and quality as a basis • being a center of attraction in vocational and technical education • taking active role in national and international vocational/technical educational organizations • organizing and attending symposiums, conferences, seminars, etc

PROGRAMS 1. Traditional Handcraft 2. Building technology 3. Health and Safety at work 4. Jewelry and jewelry design 5. Furniture and decoration 6. Textile Technology

Web : www.dursunbey.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 662 49 40 72 v Balıkesir University Edremit Vocational School Edremit Vocational School was founded in 1994 with the aim of bringing forth manpower needed in different areas of industry. The main purpose of Edremit Vocational School is to create a scientific culture which has universal and qualitative information and technology, authentic and aesthetic values.

PROGRAMS 1. Computer Programming 2. Electronic Device Technology 3. Machines 4. Mechatronics 5. Olive Cultivation Technology 6. Metallurgy 7. Electronic Communication Technology

Web : www.edremit.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 373 57 50 www.balikesir.edu.tr v 73 Havran Vocational School Havran Vocational School was founded in 1992 with 9 classrooms, 2 computer labs, a student café, a conference hall and a dining hall. There are 3 dormitories for male students and 1 dormitory for female students in Havran where you would have no problem of transportation.

PROGRAMS 1. Office Administration and Manager Assistant 2. Business Management 3. Accounting and Tax Applications 4. Marketing

Web : www.havran.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 432 11 11 74 v Balıkesir University İvrindi Vocational School Of Health Services İvrindi Vocational School Of Health Services is at a distance of 38 km to Balıkesir and 35 km to Edremit. It was founded in 2008 with two departments: First Aid and Emergency, Medical Documentation and Secretary. Now, this school also has Anesthesia department.

PROGRAMS 1. First Aid and Emergency 2. Medical Documentation and Secretary 3. Anesthesia

Web : www.ivrindi.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 456 15 04 www.balikesir.edu.tr v 75 Savaştepe Vocational School Savaştepe Vocational School started educational activities in 2006 and it has two departments; Business Management, and Accounting and Tax Applications. The school has four classrooms, a conference hall and technical devices required for it, a computer lab for the use of students, a student café

PROGRAMS 1. Business Management, 2. Accounting and Tax Applications

Web : www.savastepe.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 552 29 03 76 v Balıkesir University Sındırgı Vocational School Sındırgı Vocational School was founded in 1995 and it has five departments.

PROGRAMS 1. Foreign Trade 2. Electronic device technology 3. Business Management 4. Accounting and Tax Applications 5. Tourism and Hotel Management

Web : www.sindirgi.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 516 17 03 www.balikesir.edu.tr v 77 Susurluk Vocational School Susurluk Vocational School started education with two departments; Meat Technology, Dairy Products and Technology. This school moved to a new building in 2010 and now it has 12 classrooms, 2 computer labs, 1 library, 4 practice labs, 1 student café and 1 dining hall. This school has 4 departments now;

PROGRAMS 1. Meat Products Technology 2. Food Quality Control and Analyzing 3. Laboratory assistant and Veterinary Health 4. Dairy Products and Technology

Web : www.susurluk.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 865 71 53 78 v Balıkesir University www.balikesir.edu.tr v 79 INSTITUTES of Graduate Studies Institute of Natural Sciences Institute of Natural Sciences was founded in 1992 and it provides higher education at master’s and PHD levels.

Master Level Programs

• Computer Education and Instructional Technology • Biology • Environmental Engineering • Electrical/Electronic Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Physics • Natural Sciences Education at Elementary Level • Mathematics Education at Elementary Level • Civil Engineering • Chemistry • Mechanical Engineering • Mathematics • Architecture • Biology Education at Secondary Level • Physics Education at Secondary Level • Chemistry Education at Secondary Level • Mathematics Education at Secondary Level

PHD level programs

• Environmental Engineering • Civil Engineering • Geological Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical/Electronic Engineering • Biology • Physics • Chemistry • Mathematics • Natural Sciences and Mathematics Education at Secondary Level: - Biology - Physics - Chemistry - Mathematics

Web : www.fbe.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 612 14 00/1414

80 v Balıkesir University Institute of Social Sciences Institute of Social Sciences was founded in 1992 it provides higher education at master’s and PHD levels.

PROGRAMS AT MASTERS LEVEL (WITH THESIS) PROGRAMS AT MASTER LEVEL (WITHOUT THESIS) • Geography • Educational Management and Inspection • Educational Programs • Business Management • Educational Management and Inspection • Economics PROGRAMS AT PHD LEVEL • Economical Theories • Geography • English Language Teaching • Educational Programs • Business Management • Economics • Finance • Economical Theories • Accounting and Financing • Business Management • Painting • Accounting and Financing • Political Science and Public Administration • History • Social Science Teacher • Tourism and Hotel Management • Sociology • Turkish Language and Literature • History • Turkish Language and Literature Teaching • Tourism and Hotel Management • Turkish Language Teaching • Turkish Language and Literature Web : www.sbe.balikesir.edu.tr • Turkish Language and Literature Teaching Phone : 0266 612 14 00/1401 • Administration and Organization INSTITUTES

www.balikesir.edu.tr v 81 Institute of Medical Sciences Institute of Medical Sciences provides higher education at master’s and PHD levels.

Main Departments at the Institute of Medical Sciences: • Medical Biochemistry (Master) • Medical Microbiology (Master) • Food Hygiene and Technology (Master and PHD) • Veterinary Anatomy (Master and PHD) • Anatomy (Master and PHD) • Nursery (Master) • Physical Education and Sports (Master) • Histology and Embryology (Master) • Veterinary Biochemistry (PHD) •

Web : www.saglikbilimleri.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 612 14 00-1613

Edremit Institute of Olive Cultivation Edremit Institute of Olive Cultivation was founded in 1998 in Edremit which is a region of olive production. This institute is evaluating and analyzing olive and olive products in Edremit region and making continuous research on olive cultivation.

Web : www.zeytincilik.balikesir.edu.tr Phone : 0266 373 76 09

82 v Balıkesir University www.balikesir.edu.tr v 83 Departments under rector administration Department of Ataturk’s principles and history of Turkish revolution This department carries out activities related with the planning of Ataturk’s principles and history of Turkish revolution courses at the faculties and schools in Balıkesir University.

Informatics This department is formed to bring forth information technologies inside and outside the university. It is responsible for the planning and carrying out of Computer Hardware and Operating System courses at Balıkesir University. Informatics department is also working on distance education technologies for future use.

Turkish Language Department This department carries out activities related with the planning of Turkish Language courses at the faculties and schools in Balıkesir University.

84 v Balıkesir University Research and Development Centers 1. Ataturk’s principles and history of Turkish revolution 2. International Relations 3. Culture of Balıkesir Region 4. Data Processing 5. Sicence and Technology 6. Students with Scholarship 7. Tourism 8. Continuous Education 9. Health 10. Distance Education 11. Botanical Garden and Herbarium 12. Turkish Language Teaching 13. Career Development 14. İbn-İ Haldun Social Policies 15. Spiritual-Psychological Counselling 16. Ottoman Heritage 17. Sustainable Energy

www.balikesir.edu.tr v 85 RE & DE CENTERS PRESIDENCY BUILDING Address: Çağış Yerleşkesi (Bigadiç Yolu Üzeri 17. km) 10145 BALIKESİR Phone : 0 (266) 612 14 00-08 Contact Web : www.balikesir.edu.tr FACULTIES UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOLS

NECATIBEY FACULTY OF EDUCATION BALIKESIR SCHOOL OF HEALTH Address: Dinkçiler Mah. Soma Cad. BALIKESİR Address: Çağış Yerleşkesi (Bigadiç Yolu Üzeri 17. km) 10145 BALIKESİR Phone : 0266 241 27 62 Phone: 0266 244 00 10 Web: www.nef.balikesir.edu.tr Web: www.saglikyo.balikesir.edu.tr

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS Address: Çağış Yerleşkesi (Bigadiç Yolu Üzeri 17. km) 10145 BALIKESİR Address: Çağış Yerleşkesi (Bigadiç Yolu Üzeri 17. km) 10145 BALIKESİR Phone: 0266 612 11 94 Phone: 0266 239 18 38 Web: www.mmf.balikesir.edu.tr Web: www.besyo.balikesir.edu.tr

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES BURHANIYE SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES Address: Çağış Yerleşkesi (Bigadiç Yolu Üzeri 17. km) 10145 BALIKESİR Address: Ören Mah. Örentepe Mevkii 10700 Burhaniye/BALIKESİR Phone: (0266) 612 10 00 - 612 12 78 - 612 12 26 Phone: 0266 416 22 44 - 416 33 55 Fax: 0266 612 12 15 Web: www.bubyo.balikesir.edu.tr Web: www.fen-edebiyat.balikesir.edu.tr SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES FACULTY OF MEDICINE Address: Kasapzade Mahallesi Burhan Alkan Bulvarı No: 23 Kepsut/BALIKESİR Address: Çağış Yerleşkesi (Bigadiç Yolu Üzeri 17. km) 10145 BALIKESİR Phone: 0266 612 12 53 Phone: 0266 612 14 61 Web: www.yabancidiller.balikesir.edu.tr Web: www.bautip.balikesir.edu.tr INSTITUTES FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES Address: Çağış Yerleşkesi (Bigadiç Yolu Üzeri 17. km) 10145 BALIKESİR Phone: 0266 249 65 35 - 249 04 64 EDREMIT INSTITUTE OF OLIVE CULTIVATION Web: www.iibf.balikesir.edu.tr Address: Çamcı Yolu Üzeri Edremit/BALIKESİR Phone: 0266 373 76 09 Web: www.zeytincilik.balikesir.edu.tr FACULTY OF FINE ARTS Address: Aygören Mah. Askeri Hastane Karşısı BALIKESİR Phone: 0266 241 00 96-97 INSTITUTE OF NATURAL SCIENCES Web: www.gsf.balikesir.edu.tr Address: Çağış Yerleşkesi (Bigadiç Yolu Üzeri 17. km) 10145 BALIKESİR Phone: 0266 612 14 00/1414 VETERINARY FACULTY Web: www.fbe.balikesir.edu.tr Address: Çağış Yerleşkesi (Bigadiç Yolu Üzeri 17. km) 10145 BALIKESİR Phone: 0266 613 66 92 INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES Web: www.veteriner.balikesir.edu.tr Address: Çağış Yerleşkesi (Bigadiç Yolu Üzeri 17. km) 10145 BALIKESİR Çağış Yerleşkesi/BALIKESİR FACULTY OF TOURISM Phone: 0266 612 14 00-1613 Address: Çağış Yerleşkesi (Bigadiç Yolu Üzeri 17. km) 10145 BALIKESİR Web: www.saglikbilimleri.balikesir.edu.tr Phone: 0266 612 13 53 - 612 13 54 Web: www.btioyo.balikesir.edu.tr INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Address : Çağış Yerleşkesi (Bigadiç Yolu Üzeri 17. km) 10145 BALIKESİR FACULTY OF THEOLOGY 10145/BALIKESİR Address: Adres: Dinkçiler Mah. Soma Cad. BALIKESİR Phone: 0266 612 14 00-08 /1401 Phone: 0 266 249 61 79 Web: www.sbe.balikesir.edu.tr Web: http://www.balikesir.edu.tr/bau/fakulte/ilahiyat_fakultesi

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ALTINOLUK VOCATIONAL SCHOOL SAVAŞTEPE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL Address: Atatürk Cad. No:103 Altınoluk Edremit/BALIKESİR Address : Savaştepe/BALIKESİR Phone: 0266 396 15 52 Tel: 0266 552 29 03 Web: www.altinoluk.balikesir.edu.tr Web: www.savastepe.balikesir.edu.tr

AYVALIK VOCATIONAL SCHOOL SINDIRGI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL Address: Adliye Yanı Ayvalık/Balıkesir Address : 10330 Sındırgı/BALIKESİR Phone: 0266 331 44 84 Tel: 0266 516 17 03 Web: www.ayvalik.balikesir.edu.tr Web: www.sindirgi.balikesir.edu.tr

BALIKESIR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL SUSURLUK VOCATIONAL SCHOOL Address: Çağış Yerleşkesi (Bigadiç Yolu Üzeri 17. km) 10145 BALIKESİR Address : Esentepe Şeker Mah. Şeker Fabrikası Karşısı Susurluk/BALIKESİR Phone: 0266 612 12 09 Tel: 0266 865 71 53 Web: www.myo.balikesir.edu.tr Web: www.susurluk.balikesir.edu.tr

BURHANIYE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL Address: 10700 Burhaniye/BALIKESİR Phone: 0266 414 36 71 Web: www.burhaniye.balikesir.edu.tr

BIGADIÇ VOCATIONAL SCHOOL Address: Bigadiç/BALIKESİR Phone: 0266 614 69 11 Web: www.bigadic.balikesir.edu.tr

DURSUNBEY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL Address: Hıdırlık Mevkii Dursunbey/BALIKESİR Phone: 0266 662 49 40 Web: www.dursunbey.balikesir.edu.tr

EDREMIT VOCATIONAL SCHOOL Address: Çamcı Yolu Üzeri 10300 Edremit/BALIKESİR Phone: 0266 373 57 50 Web: www.edremit.balikesir.edu.tr

İVRINDI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES Address: Atatürk Meydanı 10770 İvrindi/BALIKESİR Phone: 0266 456 15 04 Web: www.ivrindi.balikesir.edu.tr

HAVRAN VOCATIONAL SCHOOL Address: Ebubekir Mahallesi Cumhuriyet Caddesi Havran/BALIKESİR Phone: 0266 432 11 11 Web: www.havran.balikesir.edu.tr

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