Antalya Bilim University (ABU), Turkey

EdFolio
7 min readFeb 20, 2019

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Antalya International University (ABU) is the first private university in Antalya, Turkey. ABU aims to become a bridge between eastern and western countries to improve the quality of education. ABU has already done a lot, specially in the field of science, technology and engineering to have highly-qualified graduates and to shape the economical and social agendas of its region.

To achieve its vision for academic excellence, ABU attracts and recruits faculty with strong academic and scholarly background. It offers a variety of courses at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Antalya Bilim University is also widely known as Antalya International University. Few courses of Antalya International University are mentioned below.

Antalya Bilim University offers a variety of courses for the local and International students as well. Our undergraduate degree is four years (eight semesters) and the language is 100% English. During their four-year training, our students can take language courses where they can learn more if they wish, a second foreign language. A short into of the courses offered at Bachelors level are as under:

The Department of Business Administration at Antalya Bilim University is dedicated to train highly qualified managers for the business world. The sole aim is to equip students with quality theory along with work practice. This enables students to respond to the constantly changing needs of the business world. Students also receive the best possible knowledge about information technologies. Students at ABU are able not to only manage personal brands, but also function in corporate culture.

Econometric aims to detect the variables in micro & macroeconomics and the relationship between these variables by using statistics, mathematics and economics. Economics Graduates from the ABU can work in economic research institutions like the Central Bank, TUIK (Turkish Statistical Institute) and SPK (Capital Market Board). Graduates from the Department of Economics can also find employment in areas that hire business school graduates, such as public accountancy companies, administrative law judgeship’s and other public institutions.

The Department of Political Science and International Relations (PS&IR) was established in 2011 as one of the core departments of Antalya Bilim University (ABU). Our faculty covers a wide scope of topics that help students to understand key political ideas and trends that inform domestic and international processes. The role of state and non-state actors, dynamics of global politics, the rise of new powers, the challenges that have emerged due to globalization and various threats to security of states and the global community.

Computer Engineering at Antalya Bilim University aims to create talented graduates who can prove to be a valuable asset for their countries and world. The Computer graduates from ABU can perform very high with their unique ideas applicable to the digital world. If you want to follow the latest developments in the computer world closely and advance your abilities with applied projects and start your business life with one step ahead, Antalya International University Computer Engineering department is here to show the way.

The Electrical and Electronics Engineering program at Antalya Bilim University covers a broad spectrum of topics from five major areas, namely: Electromagnetics and Photonics, Microelectronics/MEMS, Power Systems, Control System, Signal Processing and Telecommunications. Theoretical education is supported and accompanied by research in our Circuit, Micro-Electro-Mechanical (MEMS), Telecommunications, Photonics and Computer Laboratories. So, the student covers theory as well as practical knowledge at the same time. This makes our students prominent among other university graduates.

Industrial Engineering at ABU offers main interest of area in the systems consisting humans, hardware, machines along with building, development and improvement of such systems. The engineers perform problem definition, solution generation and decision support for engineering problems on areas that are as diverse as information technologies, consulting, education, telecommunication, energy, healthcare, tourism, logistics, banking and finance.

In order to ensure that graduates will be up-to-date with research and development on both a national and international level, the medium of instruction is English. In addition to the training provided at Antalya Bilim University, Civil Engineering students can find opportunities to reinforce their knowledge on site through technical visits arranged with leading companies in the sector. The course is majorly based on practicals, which makes the study more interesting and systematic. Thus, Civil graduates from ABU always find a good job after the graduation anywhere in the world.

Mechanical Engineering has always been a prime field for the Engineers. Most of the Engineering students always have had a dream of doing Mechanical Engineering. Antalya Bilim University aims to establish a world-class mechanical engineering department that can compete with well-known research institutes and universities of the world. Most of the Mechanical Engineering graduates of Antalya Bilim University are now working in major firms all around the world. The best thing about our program is the diversity of the course outline and its practical implantation. Because of the thorough practicals, students always keep a keen interest in the study. This practical knowledge help the students in their professional life.

Law has always been a diverse field. Not many students aim their carrier for a Law student because of the lack of practice. But here at ABU, graduates from the Department of Law are able to practice their profession in the globalizing world and evaluate a variety of incidents, phenomena, ideas and institutions from a legal aspect. Many of the Law graduates from ABU are today working in the Government Sector as well. This makes our Law program very unique from other Universities.

Antalya Bilim University College of Tourism aims to create a sensitive balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application. ABU aims to train individuals with a high level of self-esteem, knowledge and skills. We groom students in such a way that they possess the ability to be aware of their potentials. Here at ABU, we urge students to think outside the box, work within a team and thus have a role in building the future. Practical knowledge in this field is very necessary. ABU always find time for their students to arrange tours related to the program, so that students can get first hand knowledge form the professionals.

There has been a rise in the students wiling to study Culinary Arts. ABU is offering Culinary Arts along with Gastronomy, which makes the study more interesting. Thanks to the well-educated academic and administrative staff at Antalya Bilim University, and bilateral relations developed with shareholders in the sector of Tourism and Hotel Management, ABU provide the qualified workforce that is required in the field of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts. The course is so diverse that covers a variety of range of programs. Because of which many students from ABU have opted their carriers after graduating from Antalya Bilim University.

ABU’s Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture was founded to constitute new perspectives to artistic and architectural studies in a worldwide scale and to be pioneer on the developments of new methodologies in the fields. The program offers a wide range to the students because of which many International students get attracted to the program. The Architecture at Antalya Bilim University has been a prime field for the past couple of years. Many International students aim for the Architecture program at Antalya Bilim University from all around the world because of the wide range of program.

At ABU, Interior Architecture and Environmental Design focus on training the students with contemporary norms and knowledge. ABU provides international qualifications and at least two foreign languages. Graduating them as creative and innovative designers and architects with the adequate background to be pioneer in their field are primary concepts of ABU Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture. Because of this, many International students are applying in this program.

Masters in Business administration at Antalya Bilim University offers a wide range to the students. The Department of Business Administration trains future administrators who can solve problems, think quickly, adopt to varying circumstances. ABU trains them to make swift and sound decisions and apply them. So the students can use their leadership characteristics in a field such as marketing, sales, human resources, or finance. Students all around the world aim Antalya Bilim University for the MBA program because of its versatility and research.

The Department of Political Sciences & International Relations at Antalya presents a unique experience for its students to have their skills in Political Science & IR. The students who choose ABU will find the opportunity to be taught by a wide range of skilled scholars with a long standing research expertise. The teachers at ABU have a wide range of teaching experience at prominent universities abroad. The variety of the course and the experience of the faculty of this department can not be compared with any other University.

This highly ranked ABU Engineering department tops the lists of many students looking to work on smart grids, autonomous systems, cyber security, big data, cloud computing and many other emerging technologies. Masters in Electrical & Computer Sciences at ABU offers such a wide range of Theoretical and Practical knowledge to the students in such departments. The wide range of knowledge makes this program more prominent than other programs offered in different Universities. The course does not focus only on theory. We heavily invest in the course research work of the program.

Civil Engineering plays a key role in the development of science and industry in today’s world. In almost all of the academic development and in the works to increase the productivity and sustainability within the industry, Civil Engineers require significant technical methods. For example, in Civil Engineering applications, training and research are carried out on planning, projecting, construction and inspection of all types of buildings, dams, airports, bridges, roads, harbors, sewers, water networks, etc. The masters in Civil Engineering is taught in Turkish language only.

Good news for students who are willing to take admission in ABU, there is no requirement of IELTS/ GRE/ GMAT or any other Test. Therefore, admission is purely based on merit.

At Bachelors level, Scholarships are provided to every student who has a good academic record. Therefore, any student can gain up to 75% Scholarship if he/she is having bright academic results.

At Masters level, 50% straight Scholarship is provided to every student who gets admitted in the university. So, every student can study easily in a ranking university without any hurdles.

Originally published at iamedfolio.com on February 20, 2019.

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