The Bologna Process is a voluntary reform initiative in which European countries participate of their own accord, aiming to make their higher education systems comparable and compatible. The declarations issued within the framework of the Process are not legally binding; each country adopts the envisaged objectives by adapting them to its own higher education system.
The aim is not to establish a uniform higher education system, but to strike a balance between diversity and unity. While national education systems retain their distinctive features, qualifications, credits and learning outcomes are made understandable through common tools. The Process thus seeks to facilitate transitions between higher education systems, support student and staff mobility, improve graduate employability and make Europe an attractive destination for higher education.
The Process was formally launched with a declaration signed by 29 European countries.
Türkiye joined the Bologna Process at the Prague Ministerial Conference.
The European Higher Education Area was formally launched through the Budapest–Vienna Declaration.
Based on student workload, the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System facilitates the comparison of courses across institutions and countries, as well as the accumulation and transfer of credits.
A standardized document issued alongside the diploma that makes the content and level of a graduate's education understandable internationally.
The Turkish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education (TYYÇ) defines the knowledge, skills and competencies expected at each level and is aligned with European frameworks.
Learning outcomes clearly specify what students are expected to know and be able to do upon completing a program or course. They form the basis of course information packages and assessment and evaluation.
Internal and external quality assurance systems and accreditation mechanisms support the evaluation, monitoring and continuous improvement of educational quality.
Exchange programs, particularly Erasmus+, support student and staff mobility through instruments for recognizing periods of study and learning achievements.
Published information about the membership and appointments of the committee coordinating Bologna-related activities at our university.
View CommitteeSelect the Faculty of Education and the relevant program to review course content, learning outcomes, assessment methods and ECTS information.
View Course CatalogueLearning outcomes should be expressed in observable and measurable terms. Weekly content, resources, assessment methods and ECTS workload should be prepared consistently with one another.
Program aims and outcomes should be developed with reference to the graduate profile, stakeholder feedback, TYYÇ and subject-area qualifications. The contribution of courses to program outcomes should be shown in the relevant matrices.
