About Faculty

Established in 2001, the Faculty of Education at Yeditepe University is committed to educating teachers and psychological counselors with the professional knowledge and skills required for contemporary educational contexts. The Faculty aims to graduate future educators and psychological counselors who value professional development, critical thinking, and effective communication. With its thousands of graduates, the Education Faculty has established a strong reputation both in Türkiye and internationally.

The undergraduate programs offered by the Faculty are designed to integrate theory and practice, enabling students to reinforce their theoretical and conceptual knowledge through structured field experiences. Through updated faculty–school cooperation protocols with the Ataşehir District Directorate of National Education and İSTEK Schools, students engage in supervised activities and practical applications in public and private educational institutions starting from their second year of study, under the guidance of experienced academic staff.

In line with its internationalization mission, the Faculty offers International Baccalaureate Organization’s Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) Teacher Education and Diploma Programme (IB DP) Teacher Education certification as minor programs. All Faculty students who meet the required prerequisites may enroll in the IB PYP minor program from their third year of study. Due to program-specific requirements, the IB DP minor is offered exclusively to students in the Elementary Mathematics Education and English Language Teaching programs.

The Faculty actively conducts scientific and academic research projects supported by national and international institutions, particularly TÜBİTAK. In addition, numerous community engagement projects are carried out with the participation of prospective teachers and psychological counselors. These initiatives support the development of students’ professional competencies, social responsibility, and academic expertise.

The Faculty’s physical and technological infrastructure includes a computer laboratory, smart classrooms, a mathematics room, and a special education classroom, all designed to support technology integration and the development of instructional materials. Dedicated counseling rooms are also available for psychological counseling students to conduct individual and group counseling practices.

Committed to quality assurance and continuous improvement, the English Language Teaching, Elementary Mathematics Education, and Guidance and Psychological Counseling programs are accredited by the Teacher Education Programs Evaluation and Accreditation Association (EPDAD). Since 2013, the Faculty has been an active member of the European Teacher Education Network (ETEN) and the Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE).

Prof. Dr. Hülya KILIÇ
Dean of Faculty of Education