1. General Information

Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Law was established in 2018 and commenced student admissions as of the 2021-2022 academic year.

Faculty’s academic structure is fundamentally comprised of two main departments:

      1. Private Law

• Department of European Union Law
• Department of Information Law
• Department of Maritime Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Department of Islamic Law
• Department of Labor and Social Security Law
• Department of Civil Law
• Department of Civil Procedure and Bankruptcy Law
• Department of Private International Law
• Department of Roman Law
• Department of Commercial Law

      2. Public Law

• Department of Constitutional Law
• Department of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law
• Department of General Public Law
• Department of Philosophy and Sociology of Law
• Department of Legal History
• Department of Administrative Law
• Department of Human Rights Law
• Department of Financial Law
• Department of International Law

2. Degree Awarded

Students who successfully complete the program are awarded a bachelor's degree in the field of Law.

3. Level of Degree

Undergraduate Level

4. Admission and Registration Requirements

The general admission requirements for both Turkish and foreign students apply to the program.
Additionally, for admission to Law programs in the Republic of Turkey, applicants must have an entrance exam score ranking higher than the 125,000th place among all candidates.

5. Recognition of Prior Learning

Credit transfer related to previous education is conducted in accordance with the “REGULATION ON TRANSFERS, DOUBLE MAJOR, MINOR, AND CREDIT TRANSFER AMONG ASSOCIATE AND UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS” (Yükseköğretim Kurumlarında Önlisans Ve Lisans Düzeyindeki Programlar Arasında Geçiş, Çift Anadal, Yan Dal İle Kurumlar Arası Kredi Transferi Yapılması Esaslarına İlişkin Yönetmelik) issued by the Higher Education Council (Yüksek Öğretim Kurulu).
An exemption exam is held at the beginning of each academic term for foreign language courses as part of the recognition of learning outside of formal education institutions in Turkey based on certification or experience. Students who pass this exam are exempt from relevant courses.

6. Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The success in any course is determined by evaluating the average midterm grades and final or makeup exams.
The grade for a course is calculated by combining 40% of the midterm score and 60% of the final or makeup exam score. Decimal points are retained in these calculations, and fractional grades are rounded to the nearest whole number. Absence from an exam is evaluated as zero (0) in calculating the average. A minimum score of 60 (grade CC) is required to pass a course.
To be successful in a course, students must obtain at least 60 points in the final or makeup exam, regardless of the midterm score, and receive a minimum grade of CC.
The graduation grade is determined based on the overall GPA, with a minimum requirement of 2.00.

7. Program Profile (Objective)

The Faculty of Law at Eskişehir Osmangazi University was established with the mission of training legal professionals who are aware of the fundamental and universal principles of law, are committed to professional ethics, and possess the theoretical and practical knowledge required to practice law. Despite being a new law faculty, it aims to become one of the most well-known and preferred faculties in Turkey. Graduates of Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Law:

• Know and embrace the fundamental and universal principles of law and act in accordance with these principles in their professional lives.
• Have comprehensive knowledge of Turkish law and a thorough understanding of the legal systems upon which it is based.
• Possess methodological knowledge on how to apply theoretical legal knowledge to concrete disputes.
• Stay informed about and provide solutions to current developments in law and social events.
• Adopt ethical rules in the legal profession and guide their professional lives accordingly.
• Work for a democratic, secular, and social rule of law, respecting human rights and adhering to the principles of Atatürk's nationalism.

8. Program Competencies (Learning Outcomes)

• Ability to understand, analyze, interpret legal issues, engage in discussions, offer opinions and solutions, and relate these processes to real life.
• Possess reasoning skills in law, be open to collaboration, and have a curiosity for research, enabling them to manage a problem-solving process.
• Ability to identify applicable legal provisions for disputes, analyze, discuss, and evaluate judicial decisions.
• Ability to internalize and adhere to ethical rules related to the legal profession.
• Possess critical and creative thinking skills on legal and social issues, grounded in the rule of law and the ideal of justice.
• Understand the differences between theoretical and practical aspects of private and public law.
• Recognize the importance of lifelong learning, analyzing legal, social, and cultural developments at global, national, regional, and local levels.
• Ability to conduct interdisciplinary research and studies.
• Be proficient in using information technologies related to the profession to solve legal problems.

9. Employment Opportunities for Graduates

Graduates find employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors. Accordingly, they may:

• Qualify as judges, prosecutors, or attorneys if successful in relevant competitive exams.
• Practice as attorneys either independently or within public institutions following the Public Personnel Selection Examination (KPSS).
• Work in specialist or other positions in public institutions following the KPSS.
• Serve as mediators in legal disputes or conciliators in criminal procedures if they meet specific legal qualifications.

10. Transition to Higher Degree Programs

Candidates who successfully complete their undergraduate education may apply to master’s and doctoral programs in their field or related fields, provided they obtain a valid score from the ALES exam and have sufficient foreign language proficiency.

11. Exams, Measurement, and Evaluation

The measurement and evaluation method for each course is detailed in the “Course Information Form”.

12. Graduation Requirements

Graduation requirements are outlined in the “Qualification and Regulations” section.

13. Mode of Study (Full-Time, E-Learning)

Full-Time

14. Contact Information (Head of Department/Program, Assistants, and Erasmus Coordinator)

Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Law

Meşelik Campus, Center (26480) Eskişehir / TÜRKİYE

Acting Dean
Prof. Emine GÜMÜŞSOY Tel: +90 (222) 239 37 50 / Ext: 4700
Vice Deans
Assoc. Prof. Aydın Alber YÜCE Tel: +90 (222) 239 37 50 / Ext: 4710
Assistant Prof. Nazlı ELBİR Tel: +90 (222) 239 37 50 / Ext: 4704
Head of Private Law Department
Prof. Alpay HEKİMLER Tel: +90 (222) 239 37 50 / Ext: 4739
Head of Public Law Department
Assistant Prof. Burcu ERDİNÇ TAVIL Tel: +90 (222) 239 37 50 / Ext: 4723
Erasmus Coordinator
Assoc. Prof. Kazım Sedat SİRMEN Tel: +90 (222) 239 37 50 / Ext: 4715

15. Department / Program Facilities

The Faculty of Law employs 1 Professor, 7 Associate Professors, 20 Assistant Professors, totaling 28 faculty members, along with 36 research assistants and 11 administrative staff. The Faculty operates in classrooms, conference halls, student study rooms, faculty offices, and the Dean’s and administrative offices.

16. Academic Staff

Private Law (Head of Department: Prof. Alpay HEKİMLER)

• Department of European Union Law
  • Research Assistant Ayça Deniz KARAKUŞ
• Department of Information Law
  • Research Assistant Mirza Samet Erzurumloğlu
• Department of Maritime Law
  • Research Assistant Zeynep Damla IŞIK
• Intellectual Property Law
  • Assoc. Prof. Pelin KARAASLAN (Head of Department of Intellectual Property Law)
  • Research Assistant Ahunur AÇIKGÖZ
  • Research Assistant Türkan Neslihan DERVİŞOĞULLARI
• Department of Islamic Law
• Department of Labor and Social Security Law
  • Prof. Alpay HEKİMLER (Head of Department of Labor and Social Security Law)
  • Assistant Prof. Nazlı ELBİR
  • Research Assistant Seda PARLAK
  • Research Assistant Dilan YILDIRIM
• Department of Civil Law
  • Assoc. Prof. Bahar ÖCAL APAYDIN (Head of Department of Civil Law)
  • Assoc. Prof. Hatice Tolunay OZANEMRE YAYLA
  • Assistant Prof. Adem YELMEN
  • Assistant Prof. Emre KÖROĞLU
  • Assistant Prof. Aziz Erman BAYRAM
  • Research Assistant Simge SARAÇOĞLU
  • Research Assistant Hatice Nur AKTAŞ İNCEL
  • Research Assistant Şeyda YÖRÜK
  • Research Assistant Mustafa Fikri GEMİCİ
• Department of Civil Procedure and Bankruptcy Law
  • Assoc. Prof. Barış TORAMAN (Head of Department of Civil Procedure and Bankruptcy Law)
  • Assoc. Prof. İdil TUNCER KAZANCI
  • Assistant Prof. Seyhan SELÇUK
  • Research Assistant Kübra Nur KIRALİ
  • Research Assistant Gülnihal Zeynep ŞAHİN
  • Research Assistant Kübra ACER
• Department of Private International Law
  • Assoc. Prof. Kazım Sedat SİRMEN (Head of Department of Private International Law)
  • Assistant Prof. Burcu İRGE ERDOĞAN
  • Research Assistant Hilal Büşra OSMANLI
  • Research Assistant Başak İrem COŞKUN
• Department of Roman Law
  • Research Assistant Özge ÇELEBİ
• Department of Commercial Law
  • Assoc. Prof. Ufuk TEKİN (Head of Department of Commercial Law)
  • Assoc. Prof. Aydın Alber YÜCE
  • Assistant Prof. Ezgi Başak DEMİRAYAK ÜNAL
  • Assistant Prof. Bilge AYTUĞAR
  • Assistant Prof. İsmail Özgün KARAAHMETOĞLU
  • Research Assistant Alperen ERDOĞAN
  • Research Assistant Ahmet ATA
  • Research Assistant Bengisu ÖZYİĞİT​

Public Law (Head of Department: Assistant Prof. Burcu Erdinç Tavil)

• Department of Constitutional Law
  • Assistant Prof. Yasin AYDOĞDU (Head of Department of Constitutional Law)
  • Research Assistant Furkan YILMAZ
• Department of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law
  • Assistant Prof. Semih YUMAK (Head of Department of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law)
  • Assistant Prof. Eylem BAŞ BAYRAKTAROĞLU
  • Assistant Prof. Volkan MAVİŞ
  • Research Assistant Gökberk ATACAN
  • Research Assistant Eda TAŞTEMUR
  • Research Assistant Melike Hafsa MUCUK
• Department of General Public Law
  • Assistant Prof. Elif ÇELİK (Head of Department of General Public Law)
  • Assistant Prof. Ulaş KARADAĞ
  • Research Assistant Merve YİĞİT
• Department of Philosophy and Sociology of Law
  • Assistant Prof. Akasya Kansu KARADAĞ
  • Research Assistant Selvi Müleyke ŞEN
• Department of Legal History
  • Research Assistant Esma Nur TOPÇU
  • Research Assistant Fatma KURU
• Department of Administrative Law
  • Assistant Prof. Burcu ERDİNÇ TAVİL (Head of Department of Administrative Law)
  • Research Assistant Aişe Sena DOĞAN
  • Research Assistant Abdurrahim ÇINAR
  • Research Assistant Efe BİLKE
• Department of Human Rights Law
• Department of Financial Law
  • Research Assistant Enes İNCEL
• Department of International Law
  • Assistant Prof. Beyza ÖZTURANLI ŞANDA (Head of Department of International Law)
  • Assistant Prof. Figen TABANLI
  • Research Assistant Sefa Mert KATİÇ
  • Research Assistant Hamza YÜCE
  • Research Assistant Abdullah BORA

 

17. Objectives & Learning Outcomes (T.Y.Y.Ç)