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  1. Faculty of Fine Arts
  2. Department of Glass
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Last Updated: 21/09/2026

The Department of Glass started its education in 2004. With its infrastructure and equipment, it is the first Glass Department in Türkiye, and therefore is unique. The department aims to train glass designers who are equipped with technical, aesthetic and creative design knowledge related to art of glass. The theoretical and practical courses complement each other. Along with the courses offered, the department also aims to enrich the curriculum with extra-curricular activities of seminars, conferances, workshops, field work exhibitions and work placement by getting in touch with national and international education institutions.

Admission to the programme is based on the relevant higher education legislation, the central placement procedures, and/or the requirements of a Special Talent Examination, where applicable. When a Special Talent Examination is required, the application requirements, examination procedures, assessment criteria, and registration procedures are announced by the relevant academic unit. Candidates who are granted admission must complete their registration within the deadlines announced by the University. Admission through horizontal transfer is conducted in accordance with the relevant legislation and the principles established by the relevant academic unit. The application and admission procedures for international students are carried out in accordance with the applicable legislation.\n

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the relevant higher education legislation, the University's regulations governing education, examinations and assessment, and the institutional principles for exemption and credit transfer. Students may apply, within the specified deadlines, for exemption and credit transfer based on courses successfully completed at another higher education institution or on equivalent prior learning. Applications are evaluated by the relevant board or commission with due consideration of course content, credit/ECTS values, grades obtained, and their compatibility with the curriculum and learning outcomes of the relevant programme.
Students are exempted from foreign laguage obligatory course, if they achieved 60 over 100 grade from the foreign langauge examination held at the beginning of Universitys academic term and an equal or a higher grade of CC which is accepted to be equal to the grade 60.

All students enrolled at Anadolu University are assigned a faculty academic advisor to provide guidance and support throughout their studies. Academic advisors offer counselling from the beginning of the student's academic programme until graduation, assisting students with academic, administrative, and other matters related to university life. In particular, advisors provide guidance during course registration and course selection processes, monitor students' academic progress, and support them in making informed decisions regarding their educational pathways.
For further information, please refer to the Academic Advising Directive of Anadolu University.

The programme is delivered in face-to-face / blended mode. Students are enrolled on the programme as (full-time / part-time) students. Teaching and learning activities are conducted in accordance with the programme curriculum, including the semester structure, scheduled class hours, practical components, and, where applicable, online learning environments.

A variety of assessment methods such as mid-term(s), assignment(s), exercise(s), project(s), practice(s), and a final exam are implemented in the programme. Assessment methods may include classical test(s), multiple-choice test(s), homework(s), performance evaluation(s), and product evaluation(s). In order to graduate from the programme, cumulative GPA must be minimum 2.00. A course grade is constituted by evaluating the above stated elements and given by using letters. Letter grades and their associated coefficients are as follows;
Type of in term and end term evaluations (homework, examinations, applications etc.) with gradepoint percentages is confirmed by course’s lecturer. At least one midterm and final exam could be applied for every course, also according to lecturer’s choice practice as an exam could be asked for. The addition percentage in term evaluations to the grade of success can not be less than 30 % and more than 60 %. Last evaluation, according to all students’ performances who have taken that course, is determined as letter grades by course’s lecturer. For detailed information check Anadolu University Bachelor’s Degree Education and Exam Regulations. Also together with the exams, evaluations can be made by Question & Answer, Observation, Applying theoretical knowledge into practice, Problem solving, Project Design and performing afterwards applications.

Grade Coefficient
AA 4,0
AB 3,7
BA 3,3
BB 3,0
BC 2,7
CB 2,3
CC 2,0
CD 1,7
DC 1,3
DD 1,0
FF 0,0

A student is required to successfully complete the designated program of courses meet a minimum of 240 ECTS credit requirement and have a minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00 and no FF, DZ or YZ grades.

To be awarded a Bachelor's Degree, students must successfully complete all compulsory and elective courses specified in the curriculum of the programme in which they are enrolled, together with any required internship, practical training, project, or other academic requirements. To qualify for graduation, students must successfully complete at least 240 ECTS credits, have no failed courses, achieve the minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) specified in the relevant regulations (at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale), and fulfil all other graduation requirements prescribed by the programme.
Glass Bachelor’s Degree Education is 4 years. Students who are accepted by single stage qualification test, according to their choice should participate in English preparatory program. Every year 12 students are accepted to Glass program. Students are required to have necessary courses, complete 240 creditsat the end of 8 terms and have minimum 2,00 grade point of average to graduate from the program. Almost all of the courses’ for Bachelor’s degree education are in Turkish, some courses are in English. Students can do an optional internship covering 30 working days during their 4-year undergraduate education.

Students who successfully fulfil all programme requirements are awarded a Bachelor's Degree Diploma in Department of Glass Graduates obtain a Level 6 (Bachelor's Degree) qualification within the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF).

Graduates of the department can establish their own workshops, work as counsellors, experts / teachers and designers in public or private companies or continue their career as academicians and artists.

Graduates of the programme are eligible to apply for Master's Degree programmes (with or without a thesis) in accordance with the relevant legislation governing graduate education and the admission requirements of the receiving higher education institution.

ASSOC. PROF. MEHMET AYDIN
ASSOC. PROF. MEHMET AYDIN
ECTS Department Coordinator
PROF. MUSTAFA AĞATEKİN
ECTS Department Asst.Coord
ASSOC. PROF. DR. GÖKTUĞ GÜNKAYA

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