Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi

What Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi does

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi (Faculty of Science) is a public university faculty established in 1982 and located within the Tınaztepe Campus of Dokuz Eylül University in Buca, İzmir, Türkiye. The faculty delivers undergraduate and graduate education across six academic departments — Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics — and is distinguished by hosting Turkey's first Computer Science department established under a Faculty of Science. Teaching infrastructure includes traditional classrooms, Problem-Based Learning rooms, computer laboratories, and discipline-specific research facilities such as Electron Spin Resonance, Radon Measurement, Gamma Spectroscopy, Superconductivity, and X-ray Diffraction laboratories in Physics, plus dedicated computer laboratories in Statistics. The faculty offers double major and minor programs across all departments, an optional Pedagogical Formation certification for teaching credentials, and joint diploma programs with Azerbaijan Ganja State University.

The faculty operates a non-commercial revenue model. As a public state university entity, primary funding flows through YÖK (Council of Higher Education) and the Ministry of National Education via government appropriations, with Turkish nationals receiving tuition-free undergraduate education. Marginal revenue sources include international student tuition, optional English preparatory class fees, and institutional research grants. The customer base consists of prospective undergraduate students admitted through Turkey's national YKS examination, graduate students (MSc and PhD via the Institute of Science), and inbound international exchange students recruited through Erasmus+, Farabi, and Mevlana programs. The faculty is integrated into the broader DEU ecosystem, which includes the DEPARK Technology Development Zone (100+ companies, 77.33% DEU-owned), BAMBU startup incubator, DETTO technology transfer office, the Smyrna Journal of Natural and Data Sciences, and an alumni network of 80,000+ university-wide.

The faculty is regulated by FEDEK program accreditation, TÜRKAK ISO certifications, and HRS4R (European Commission HR Excellence in Research) recognition, and is WCAG 2.2 Level AA partially conformant on its website. Distribution is governed entirely by the centralized ÖSYM/YKS national placement system, supplemented by self-serve DEBIS online registration and the DEU Career Planning Center for graduate placement support.

Name

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi

Legal name

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi

Website

https://fen.deu.edu.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi is a public university faculty in İzmir, Türkiye, offering undergraduate and graduate education across six science disciplines (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics) to students admitted via Turkey's national YKS exam and international exchange programs (Erasmus+, Farabi, Mevlana).

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate science programs
• Graduate research programs
• Academic department education
• Public university faculty

Headquarters

HQ city

Buca, İzmir

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (YÖK/Ministry of National Education): As a public state university faculty, primary revenue is derived from government appropriations through YÖK (Higher Education Council) and the Ministry of National Education. Turkish citizens receive tuition-free undergraduate education funded by the state.
2. International Student Tuition: Tuition fees collected from international (foreign nationality) students studying at the faculty.
3. English Preparatory Class Fees: Optional one-year English preparatory program where students pay tuition for intensive language instruction in departments requiring English proficiency (Chemistry 30% English, Physics 30% English, Mathematics 100% English, Computer Science optional).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi is a public university faculty that provides undergraduate (BSc) and graduate (MSc, PhD) education in six core science disciplines — Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics. It also offers pedagogical formation certification for teaching credentials, double major and minor programs, joint international diploma programs (e.g., with Azerbaijan Ganja State University), and supports scientific research through specialized laboratories and the Smyrna Journal of Natural and Data Sciences.

Product overview

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi (Faculty of Science) is a higher education institution organized into six academic departments: Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, and Computer Science. The Computer Science Department holds the distinction of being Turkey's first Computer Science program established under a Faculty of Science. The faculty offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate education across fundamental sciences, with double major and minor programs available between departments. International collaboration includes joint diploma programs with Azerbaijan Ganja State University. The faculty also provides a pedagogical formation certification program for students seeking teaching credentials. Research activities are supported through specialized laboratories and the Smyrna Journal of Natural and Data Sciences publication.

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Products and services

• Mathematics Department Program Undergraduate and graduate education in mathematics covering Algebra, Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Geometry and Topology; offers double major and minor programs with other science departments. For students seeking a degree in mathematics.
• Biology Department Program Comprehensive biology program with no mandatory foreign language preparation year; offers double major and minor programs with other departments. Intended for prospective biologists and life science students.
• Physics Department Program Physics program with undergraduate and graduate education, featuring undergraduate laboratories (Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Optics and Waves, Modern Physics) and research laboratories including Electron Spin Resonance, Radon Measurement, Gamma Spectroscopy, Superconductivity, and X-ray Diffraction. For students pursuing BSc, MSc (since 1998), and PhD (since 2002) in physics.
• Chemistry Department Program Chemistry program with 1 year English preparation and 4 years of study, covering Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry; requires 20 working days of internship for graduation. For students pursuing a BSc in chemistry.
• Statistics Department Program Statistics program offering undergraduate and graduate programs including Statistics Master's, Data Science Master's, and Statistics PhD; requires 32 working days of internship. Intended for students pursuing degrees in statistics and data science.
• Computer Science Department Program First Computer Science department under a Faculty of Science in Turkey. Software and application-oriented 4-year program offering graduate and doctoral programs in Computer Science. Master's program launched 2014-15 and PhD in 2019-20. For students pursuing BSc, MSc, and PhD in computer science.
• Azerbaijan Ganja State University Joint Diploma Program International joint diploma program between DEU Faculty of Science and Ganja State University (Azerbaijan), including Biology and Chemistry programs. Students receive diplomas from both institutions upon completion. For students seeking an internationally jointly-awarded degree.
• Pedagogical Formation Program Optional pedagogical formation certification available to students since 2022-2023 academic year, allowing graduates to obtain teaching credentials alongside their primary degree. For students seeking a teaching qualification.
• Smyrna Journal of Natural and Data Sciences Academic publication / scientific journal published by the Faculty of Science covering natural sciences and data sciences. For researchers, faculty members, and graduate students publishing original research.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ companies available for student internships through DEPARK ecosystem
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Azerbaijan Ganja State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint diploma program in Biology. Students receive diplomas from both DEU Faculty of Science and Ganja State University upon program completion. First International Biology and Chemistry Symposium between DEU and Ganja State University was held.
• AMEA (Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFour bilateral workshops on fundamental sciences held between DEU and ANAS/AMEA. Activities include joint scientific symposia, research collaboration, and academic exchange in basic sciences. The Fourth Bilateral Workshop took place in 2025.
• DEU International Academic Relations OfficecoreOthersUniversity-level international office managing all incoming and outgoing exchange students, including Erasmus+, Farabi, and Mevlana program coordination for the Faculty.
• Dokuz Eylül University Technology Transfer Office (DETTO)coreTechnology or IntegrationDETTO supports technology transfer, commercialization of research outcomes, and innovation activities within the university ecosystem, available to faculty researchers and students.
• Dokuz Eylül University Technology Development Zone - DEPARKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology Development Zone with 14 partner companies and 77.33% DEU ownership. Offers 100+ companies where faculty students can intern. Genç DEPARK (Young DEPARK) student community provides networking and entrepreneurship opportunities.
• BAMBU Acceleration and Incubation CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity-affiliated startup incubation center supporting student and faculty entrepreneurship ventures.
• Erasmus+ Partner UniversitiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorErasmus+ exchange agreements with multiple European universities. Mathematics department has Erasmus agreements with various European institutions. Chemistry department has agreements with Friedrich Schiller University of Jena (Germany), Politechnica University of Timisoara, West University of Timisoara, and Grigore T. Popa Medicine and Pharmacy University (Romania).
• DEU Barrier-Free Coordinatorship (Engelsiz DEÜ)minorOthersCoordinates accessibility and inclusion services across the university including barrier-free advisors within the Faculty, flag and badge recognition programs, and award ceremonies for accessibility efforts.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi (parent university): The parent institution housing the Faculty of Science. Provides the regulatory, financial, and infrastructural context (68,000+ students, DEPARK, international office, TÜRKAK ISO, HRS4R); relevant as the umbrella entity rather than a competing peer.

Direct peers

• Hacettepe Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi: Faculty of Science at Hacettepe University, a leading Turkish public research university in Ankara. Comparable in scope and accreditation, with a stronger research orientation in sciences and parallel YKS-based admissions.
• Gazi Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi: Faculty of Science at Gazi University in Ankara. Directly comparable as a public university science faculty with FEDEK accreditation, YKS admissions, and the same six core science disciplines.
• Ege Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi: Faculty of Science at Ege University, another major İzmir-based public university. Directly comparable in structure: six-department science faculty, FEDEK-accredited programs, YKS-driven admissions, and overlapping international exchange footprint. Geographic co-location in İzmir makes it the closest direct peer.
• Ankara Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi: Faculty of Science at Ankara University. Directly comparable as a public university science faculty with similar departmental structure (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics) and YKS-based intake.
• İstanbul Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi: Faculty of Science at İstanbul University, one of Turkey's oldest and largest public research universities. Matches on department mix (Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Statistics, Computer Science), YKS admissions, and FEDEK accreditation, with a significantly larger historical scale.

Broad incumbents

• İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi (İTÜ): Turkey's flagship technical university. Comparable as a public university with strong Computer Science, Physics, and Mathematics departments, similar YKS-based intake, and a sizable technopark ecosystem (İTÜ ARI Teknokent).
• Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi: Major İstanbul-based public technical university. Comparable in scale, public funding model, YKS admissions, and presence of Computer Science, Physics, and Mathematics departments with similar research lab infrastructure.
• Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi (METU): Turkey's premier public technical/research university. Comparable as a state-funded research institution with strong science/engineering programs and high YKS placement scores, but broader in scope (includes engineering) and operates at a higher prestige tier.
• Boğaziçi Üniversitesi: Highly ranked English-medium public research university in İstanbul. Comparable on graduate science programs, FEDEK-accredited curricula, and international student mix, but broader in scope and more selective on YKS scores.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DEU_FenF
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@deufizikbolumu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deufenfakultesi

Compliance4 records

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Profiles1 record

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