1.To cultivate experts, researchers, and scientists who are capable of applying their knowledge at the highest level, equipped with advanced problem-solving abilities, entrepreneurial acumen, and a commitment to lifelong learning, and able to compete on the international stage, through the development and implementation of innovative educational models enriched by artificial intelligence technologies and digital solutions, which promote disciplinary expertise in the fundamental sciences and the humanities while fostering interdisciplinary and interscientific (transdisciplinary and multidisciplinary) interaction.
2. To promote the development and implementation of research models that generate high scientific and societal impact, contribute substantial added value to the production of knowledge and technology, and offer innovative solutions aligned with national development priorities and international principles of sustainability.
3. To adopt and implement a holistic approach to education and research that places at its core the cultivation of social responsibility and commitment to common good by supporting students in acquiring the ability to act responsibly in ways that promote environmental awareness, sustainability, accessibility, inclusivity, and well-being, while also fostering their critical thinking abilities and ethical decision-making skills.
4. To build robust educational and research partnerships with the public and private sectors in order to support students’ career development, enhance their employability and job readiness, and strengthen university-society engagement by facilitating the transformation of academic knowledge into innovative products, processes, and services.
5. To increase the international recognition of the Faculty by advancing international joint research projects, dual-degree programmes, and partnerships, and by actively supporting the participation of students and academics in international exchange initiatives.
1.To cultivate experts, researchers, and scientists who are capable of applying their knowledge at the highest level, equipped with advanced problem-solving abilities, entrepreneurial acumen, and a commitment to lifelong learning, and able to compete on the international stage, through the development and implementation of innovative educational models enriched by artificial intelligence technologies and digital solutions, which promote disciplinary expertise in the fundamental sciences and the humanities while fostering interdisciplinary and interscientific (transdisciplinary and multidisciplinary) interaction.
2. To promote the development and implementation of research models that generate high scientific and societal impact, contribute substantial added value to the production of knowledge and technology, and offer innovative solutions aligned with national development priorities and international principles of sustainability.
3. To adopt and implement a holistic approach to education and research that places at its core the cultivation of social responsibility and commitment to common good by supporting students in acquiring the ability to act responsibly in ways that promote environmental awareness, sustainability, accessibility, inclusivity, and well-being, while also fostering their critical thinking abilities and ethical decision-making skills.
4. To build robust educational and research partnerships with the public and private sectors in order to support students’ career development, enhance their employability and job readiness, and strengthen university-society engagement by facilitating the transformation of academic knowledge into innovative products, processes, and services.
5. To increase the international recognition of the Faculty by advancing international joint research projects, dual-degree programmes, and partnerships, and by actively supporting the participation of students and academics in international exchange initiatives.
To establish itself as a centre of excellence in the fundamental sciences and humanities through pioneering educational and scientific research endeavours that foster not only disciplinary expertise but also interdisciplinary and interscientific (transdisciplinary and multidisciplinary) interaction.
Our Faculty, one of the oldest and most esteemed academic units of our university, comprises eight departments: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Western Languages and Literatures, Turkish Language and Literature, and Sociology.
Committed to advancing expertise and knowledge in the fundamental sciences and the humanities, the Faculty, distinguished by its strong and accomplished academic staff, offers high-quality education and training at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It also develops innovative interdisciplinary and interscientific (transdisciplinary and multidisciplinary) models of education and research. The Faculty aims to educate experts, researchers, and scientists who are capable of utilising knowledge at the highest level and who possess advanced problem-solving abilities, entrepreneurial skills, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
In line with our commitment to educational excellence, the “YTÜ-FEF Fundamental Sciences Education Model” was introduced in the Autumn semester of the 2024-2025 academic year across departments offering undergraduate programmes in English and Turkish. A key innovation within this model is the integration of compulsory courses such as Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Introduction to Basic Computer Technologies, Career Planning and Professional Ethics, and Social Responsibility and Justice into the revised curricula. This holistic approach to education and research places emphasis on fostering an awareness of social responsibility and a commitment to the common good, with the aim of enabling students to develop technological competencies, gain insight into career development and management, and cultivate a strong sense of social responsibility. In addition, the course Writing Skills for Scientific Research is offered to strengthen students’ ability to produce academic texts effectively in both Turkish and English.
Within this model, the vocational elective courses offered by our departments have been revised and systematically structured, and innovative certificate programmes aimed at fostering disciplinary and interdisciplinary scientific specialisation have been introduced. Students are encouraged to participate not only in the certificate programmes offered by their own departments but also in those available across other departments within the Faculty.
Recognising the significance of university-community engagement, our Faculty actively facilitates the transformation of academic knowledge into innovative products, processes, and services through a variety of collaborations with public institutions, the private sector, and non-governmental organisations. The number of protocols signed for social responsibility projects with public bodies continues to grow. These partnerships also afford students valuable real-world work experience, enhance their employability and job readiness, and support informed career planning
Our Faculty stands as a pioneer not only in education but also in research and development endeavours. Through state-of-the-art research and experimental laboratories, theoretical knowledge is rigorously complemented by practical application. Consequently, our students graduate not only as individuals adept at effectively utilising knowledge and technology but also as innovators equipped to advance their respective fields.
Enhancing the Faculty’s international recognition and scholarly impact remains a paramount priority. We actively promote the establishment of international educational and research collaborations and wholeheartedly support the engagement of our students and academics in global programmes, projects, and platforms.
Dear Students, Esteemed Scholars,
In keeping with our commitment to excellence in science and education, our Faculty’s primary objective is to provide opportunities that enable each individual to realise their full potential, offering students a rigorous academic foundation and furnishing academics and researchers with a stimulating environment alongside opportunities for national and international collaboration.
Central to the Faculty’s mission is a profound sense of responsibility to society, with the foremost priority being to ensure that knowledge and technology are applied in ways that are meaningful, sustainable, and beneficial to the wider community.
Dear Students,
With the awareness that the fundamental sciences constitute the foundation of every scientific and technological advancement that enriches life, as well as all engineering applications, and recognising their crucial role together with the humanities in shaping the future of our nation and humanity at large, we have developed and implemented the “YTÜ-FEF Fundamental Sciences Education Model.” This model integrates high-quality core education with innovative certificate programmes and not only equips students with profound expertise in their respective fields but also prepares them to advance their knowledge across both disciplinary and interdisciplinary domains of specialisation.
As part of this model, the faculty-wide compulsory courses Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Introduction to Basic Computer Technologies, Career Planning and Professional Ethics, and Social Responsibility and Justice have been integrated into the curriculum. These courses aim to enhance technological proficiency, provide knowledge and experience in career development and management, and foster both self-awareness and an understanding of societal challenges, thereby enabling you to acquire the essential personal, social, emotional, and human skills required.
Our academic programmes are meticulously designed to enhance your scientific thinking, reinforce your commitment to ethical principles, and nurture your sense of social responsibility, whilst preparing you to become the researchers and scientists of tomorrow. Upon graduation from our Faculty, you will be distinguished as individuals who are internationally competitive, highly employable, inquisitive, analytical, value-generating, and solution-oriented. Every step you take from this point forward represents not only a contribution to your personal career but also a meaningful investment in the future of science and society.
Esteemed Scholars,
Your contributions are essential to the Faculty’s educational and research endeavours. We remain steadfast in our support for your efforts to conduct research of international calibre and to lead interdisciplinary projects. Through close collaboration with public institutions, the private sector, and civil society organisations, we are committed to amplifying the social impact of your work and transforming your scientific achievements into tangible benefits for wider communities.
Guided by our vision to become a leading centre of excellence in the fundamental sciences and humanities, the Faculty is dedicated to educating our students to the highest academic standards, supporting our academics and researchers, and fostering impactful projects that deliver enduring value to society.
The foundations of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Yıldız Technical University trace back to the period when the institution was known as the Istanbul Technical School, during which it was reorganised as the Istanbul State Academy of Engineering and Architecture under the State Engineering and Architecture Academies Act No. 1184, dated 3 June 1969, and the Faculty of Fundamental Sciences was established within this new structure.
Following these developments, Yıldız University was established by Act No. 2809 on 28 March 1983; during this process, the Faculty of Fundamental Sciences within the Istanbul State Academy of Engineering and Architecture was reconstituted and renamed as the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
Within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, pursuant to the directive dated 22 September 1982 and bearing number 3939, the Departments of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Turkish Language and Literature, Engineering Sciences, Philosophy or Psychology or Sociology, the Department of Western Languages and Literatures comprising the Divisions of English Language and Literature, French Language and Literature and German Language and Literature, as well as the History Department encompassing the Divisions of Ancient History, Early Modern History, Contemporary History, and the History of Modern Turkey, were established.
The name of Yıldız University was changed to Yıldız Technical University by Act No. 3837 dated 3 July 1992, while the designation of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences was retained. Subsequent years witnessed structural changes; by the decision of the Higher Education General Assembly dated 13 June 2006, the Department of Human and Social Sciences was founded in place of the History Department, incorporating the Divisions of Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, History, and Anthropology.
Various modifications have been made to the faculty’s structure over time. The Higher Education Executive Board decision dated 10 February 2010 established the Department of Philosophy; that dated 11 May 2011 established the Department of Sociology; and the decision of 16 August 2017 founded the Department of Human and Social Sciences within which the Human and Social Sciences Division was established. The same decision also abolished the Departments of Philosophy and Sociology, and subsequently, by the decision dated 13 September 2017, the History Department was closed. Most recently, on 20 March 2022, the Department of Human and Social Sciences was abolished and the Department of Sociology was re-established. Finally, the Higher Education Executive Board decision dated 26 April 2022 abolished all divisions, instituting a new organisation in which each department was restructured to operate solely under its own title.