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Mission Statements

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Boğaziçi University

Boğaziçi University’s vision is to be a leading institution of higher education, one that shapes the future through being a pioneer in education, teaching, and research. The primary tenets of our vision are to

Enrich the education and teaching experiences with innovative and creative approaches;
Strengthen the culture of science, research, creativity, and innovation to become one of the leading research universities in the world; and to
Contribute to shaping a better future through our academic, scientific, and cultural activities.

Boğaziçi University’s mission is to educate individuals who embrace it’s institutional values, who are able to think both creatively and critically, who are independent and egalitarian, who appreciate ethical values, who respect nature and are aware of environmental issues, who are rooted in the local and open to the global, and who can, with their self-confidence and scholarly, social and cultural foundations, successfully take on leadership positions anywhere in the world.

History

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Founded in 1982, the Department of Computer Engineering has played a leading role in shaping technological advancement in Turkey. The department’s undergraduate program, designed to meet the rigorous standards of the IEEE/ACM Joint Curriculum Committee, graduated its first graduates in 1986. That same year, the department expanded its offerings with the launch of MS and PhD programs in Computer Engineering.

Milestones of Growth

1976: The groundwork for computer education is laid with the establishment of a Computer Science graduate program within the Faculty of Arts & Sciences.
1982: The Department of Computer Engineering is established within the Faculty of Engineering, marking a significant step towards specialized computer education. The department’s commitment to quality is evident from the outset, with the undergraduate program designed to meet the standards set by the IEEE/ACM Joint Curriculum Committee. To focus resources on this new program, admissions for the Computer Science program are temporarily paused.
1986: The department celebrates its first graduating class in the Computer Engineering undergraduate program. Recognizing the growing need for advanced degrees, the department launches MS and PhD programs in Computer Engineering.
1988: Reflecting its rapid development, the department moves to a new home in the “Educational Technology Building” This move facilitates not only research and education within Computer Engineering but also allows the department to expand its services to the entire university. This includes offering computer literacy education and associated PC laboratory services:

Five PC laboratories with a total of 60 computers, including a pilot classroom for Computer-Aided Education.
Educational laboratories focused on Software Engineering and Computer Hardware.
Research laboratories dedicated to Artificial Intelligence, Computer-Aided Design, and Robotics.
A minicomputer laboratory with a 7-terminal PDP 11/23 minicomputer.

1992: Demonstrating its commitment to continuous improvement, both undergraduate and graduate programs are revised to adhere to the latest guidelines published by the IEEE/ACM Joint Curriculum Committee. Additionally, service courses are reorganized to enhance their effectiveness. The department flourishes, reaching a total enrollment of 360 students, including 57 graduate students.
1998: The department achieves a significant milestone with international accreditation by the ABET board, a testament to the high quality of its educational programs.
2003: The Software Engineering MSc program is launched to address the growing industry demand for software professionals. This program provides an opportunity for four-year graduates to refine their skills and acquire the necessary expertise for successful careers in software engineering.
2004: The department successfully renews its ABET accreditation, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to maintaining its exceptional standards.
2006: The “Educational Technology Building” undergoes modernization and reinforcement to enhance earthquake safety. Following these renovations, the department, now boasting 19 full-time and 8 part-time faculty members along with 21 research and teaching assistants, returns to its renovated building.
2010, 2016 & 2022: The department’s commitment to excellence is further solidified with successful renewals of its ABET accreditation.

Department Statistics

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Latest Enrollment Data

2021 - 2022
Prep. Class	98
Freshman	108
Sophomore	103
Junior	91
Senior	250
Total	650
Graduated (2022)	N/A

Historical Enrollment Data

Academic Year	Total Enrolled including Prep. Class
2020 - 2021	650
2019 - 2020	629
2018 - 2019	615
2017 - 2018	589
2016 - 2017	570
2015 - 2016	522

Historical Graduation Statistics

Calendar Year	Total Graduated
2021	80
2020	96
2019	81
2018	76
2017	79
2016	67

Administration

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Chair

Arzucan Özgür

Professor

Vice Chairs

İnci Baytaş

Associate Professor

Academic Advisors

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All students enrolled in the Computer Engineering program are assigned an academic advisor, who is a full-time faculty member within the department. These advisors play a crucial role in providing guidance and support to students on a wide range of issues, including adjustment to university life, academic direction, and career planning.

Academic advisors are responsible for monitoring the courses students register for and approving their academic schedules. It’s important to note that course registration is only considered finalized once it receives approval from the student’s advisor.

Advisory Board

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Sina Afra

[I18n] CEO & Founder

Semih Akar

[I18n] Director

Çiğdem İltemir Carino

[I18n] Assistant General Manager

İlker İnanç

[I18n] CEO & Founder

Günseli Karadere

[I18n] CEO

Ekrem Kocagüneli

[I18n] Research Scientist

Sema Oktuğ

Professor

Mehmet Subaşı

[I18n] Director

Gender Equality

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Boğaziçi University aims to advance gender equality in research, academia, and administration. Several University departments work toward objectives including boosting the visibility and involvement of women in social and academic life, collecting and updating the relevant records, and expanding the database of female statistics in these areas.

Academic Integrity

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Definitions

Cheating includes, but is not limited to, the following actions:

Copying using unauthorized materials, copying from someone else’s paper, allowing others to copy from his/her own paper, or giving unauthorized assistance to others during a test or examination.
Working with others in completing a take-home examination or assignment unless the instructor has allowed independent action or allowed any specific aid could be accepted by students.
Submitting of material in whole or part for academic evaluation that has been prepared by another student(s), individual(s) or community agency.
Submitting, without prior permission of the instructor, any work by a student which has at any time been submitted in identical or similar form by that student in fulfillment of any other academic requirement at any institution.
Marking or submitting an examination or evaluation material in a manner designed to deceive the grading system.
Obtaining in a fraudulent manner any material relating to a student’s academic work (theft of examination, collusion with a university employee, etc.).
Attempting to influence or change an academic evaluation, grade, or record by unfair means.
Permitting another student to substitute for one’s self in any academic evaluation.
Wilfully damaging the academic work or efforts of another student.
Trying to deceive the instructor and/or assistant by any means such as denying the submission of a homework/project.

Actions Against

The following actions will be taken against all sides involved in cheating: