Message from the Director of the Institute


Dear Graduate Students, Esteemed Faculty Members, and Valuable Administrative Staff,

As the Graduate School of Educational Sciences at Dokuz Eylül University, we carry out our work with an approach that places quality graduate education, scientific research, academic development, and social contribution at its core. Our aim is to cultivate researchers who produce knowledge, embrace scientific thought, possess a critical perspective, adhere to ethical values, and are capable of translating their accumulated knowledge into benefits for society.

Through our master’s and doctoral programs, we attach great importance to supporting the academic and professional development of our students, enabling them to conduct original research, and encouraging them to contribute to scientific production. In this direction, we aim to create an educational and research environment that strengthens interdisciplinary collaboration, embraces innovative approaches, and is sensitive to the changing needs of the age.

In the development process of our Institute, increasing the quality of educational and instructional activities, spreading a culture of quality assurance, adopting a mindset of continuous improvement, and effectively utilizing digital opportunities are among our priorities. We continue to support our students and faculty members through our efforts to make graduate education processes more accessible, transparent, and efficient.

Our Institute considers enhancing the quality of graduate education, strengthening the culture of scientific research, and contributing to the advancement of academic knowledge accumulation among its primary goals. In this regard, we value the dissemination of a quality-oriented approach that observes academic ethical principles, supports innovative thinking, and is open to interdisciplinary interaction. We find the contribution of all our stakeholders valuable for the continuous development of our educational and research processes, and we aim to progress in cooperation towards common goals.

The dedication, devotion, and contribution of our graduate students, faculty members, and administrative staff carry great importance in achieving our Institute’s goals. I believe that, through shared wisdom and cooperation, we will build a structure that supports scientific production and continuously develops academic quality.

You can visit our website to obtain information about our Institute’s programs, application processes, announcements, academic calendar, and current activities. I would like to state that your views and suggestions will provide valuable contributions to our institutional development.

With this understanding, I would like to thank all our students, faculty members, and administrative staff who contribute to the development of our Institute, and I wish us to move forward together in an academic environment where scientific production, solidarity, and shared success are strengthened.

Best regards,

Prof. Dr. Tuba GÜLTEKİN

Acting Director of the Institute