Founded on 20 January 2007, the Kamil Özdağ Faculty of Science began its educational activities in the 2009–2010 academic year by admitting students to its Departments of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics.
The programs in the Faculty have been designed in accordance with modern standards to provide students with an efficient learning environment, make the programs attractive, enable students to work both individually and in groups, and foster analytical thinking as well as creative and entrepreneurial skills. In line with this purpose, instruction is carried out in three stages—lecture, practice, and laboratory—within modern classrooms and fully equipped laboratories. Graduates, endowed with comprehensive theoretical and laboratory knowledge, demonstrate strong competencies in their professional and social lives.
Faculty members conduct numerous research projects supported by national and international institutions such as TÜBİTAK, DPT, BAP, the Ministry of Industry, and the European Union. Alongside high-quality education, the Faculty also demonstrates remarkable productivity in research and publication.
In addition to academic work, the university campus offers an excellent social, athletic, and educational environment for students. The campus includes a swimming pool, tennis courts, and miniature football fields.
Under the umbrella of the Kamil Özdağ Faculty of Science, the departments listed below carry out education, training, and research-development activities.
Department of Biology
The Department of Biology at the Kamil Özdağ Faculty of Science was established in 2008. It consists of seven divisions: Botany, Ecology and Environmental Biology, Hydrobiology, General Biology, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Basic and Industrial Microbiology, and Zoology. In addition to undergraduate education, the Department also offers master’s and doctoral programs under the Institute of Science. Graduates can work as biologists in various public institutions and private organizations. They may pursue academic careers at universities or, with the required certification, work as teachers in public or private schools.
Department of Physics
Established in 2008, the Department of Physics consists of six divisions: General Physics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Nuclear Physics, Solid State Physics, Mathematical Physics, and High Energy and Plasma Physics. Graduates may continue their studies and academic careers at leading research institutions in Türkiye and around the world. Those who obtain the necessary certification may teach in public or private schools. They can also work in various R&D laboratories (such as TÜBİTAK, TAEK, MKEK, ASELSAN) or in international research centers (such as CERN and Fermilab).
Department of Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry at the Kamil Özdağ Faculty of Science began its undergraduate program in 2008. It consists of six divisions: Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Polymer Chemistry. Chemists are among the most sought-after professionals in industrialized countries. They have employment opportunities in a wide range of sectors, including petroleum products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, dyes, food, paper, plastics, cleaning materials, cosmetics, fertilizers, textiles, and gas industries.
Department of Mathematics
Established in 2008, the Department of Mathematics at the Kamil Özdağ Faculty of Science consists of six divisions: Algebra and Number Theory, Analysis and Function Theory, Topology, Foundations of Mathematics and Mathematical Logic, Geometry, and Applied Mathematics. While serving as a gateway to the profound world of mathematics—one of humanity’s oldest sciences—the Department aims to educate individuals who question, research, interpret, and apply mathematical thinking across different scientific fields. Graduates may work as mathematicians or specialists in various public institutions and banks, or pursue academic careers as research assistants. Those who obtain the necessary pedagogical formation and achieve adequate scores in the KPSS Education Sciences exam may work as mathematics teachers.
Department of Data Science and Analytics
Established in 2025 and commencing its educational activities in the 2025–2026 academic year with an initial cohort of 30 students, the Department of Data Science and Analytics aims to equip students with a strong mathematical and statistical foundation, along with proficiency in contemporary programming languages and algorithm development. Graduates have broad employment opportunities in both the public sector (TÜİK, ministries, the Central Bank, etc.) and the private sector (finance, banking, e-commerce, health, energy, telecommunications, software, manufacturing, media, etc.). They may assume critical roles such as data scientist, data analyst, artificial intelligence specialist, statistician, biostatistician, or risk analyst, performing tasks involving data collection, analysis, modeling, and decision support system development. They may also pursue academic careers as researchers or instructors at universities.
Department of Software Development
Established in 2025 and beginning education in the 2025–2026 academic year with 30 students, the Department of Software Development aims to provide students not only with a strong background in algorithms and programming but also with up-to-date knowledge of software technologies, development methodologies, and project management skills. Graduates have extensive employment opportunities in both the private and public sectors. Technoparks, R&D centers, and the start-up ecosystem offer significant opportunities for software professionals. In the public sector, graduates may work in ministries, TÜİK, the Central Bank, regulatory bodies, municipalities, the defense industry, and research centers. In the private sector, they may pursue careers in technology and software companies, finance, banking, telecommunications, e-commerce, health, manufacturing, game development, consulting, media, and educational technologies.