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. Department of Private Law 

• Division of Civil Law
• Division of Commercial Law
• Division of European Union Law
• Division of Information Technology Law
• Division of Intellectual Property Law
• Division of International Private Law
• Division of Islamic Law
• Division of Labour and Social Security Law
• Division of Law of Civil Procedure, Enforcement and Insolvency
• Division of Maritime Law
• ​Division of Roman Law

      2. Department of Public Law 

• Division of Administrative Law
• Division of Constitutional Law
• Division of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law
• Division of Financial Law
• Division of General Public Law
• Division of History of Law
• Division of Human Rights Law
• Division of International Law
• Division of Philosophy and Sociology of 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 Phone: +90 (222) 239 37 50 / Ext: 4700
Vice Deans
Assoc. Prof. Aydın Alber YÜCE Phone: +90 (222) 239 37 50 / Ext: 4702
Assistant Prof. Nazlı ELBİR Phone: +90 (222) 239 37 50 / Ext: 4704
Head of Private Law Department
Prof. Alpay HEKİMLER Phone: +90 (222) 239 37 50 / Ext: 4739
Head of Public Law Department
Assistant Prof. Burcu ERDİNÇ TAVIL Phone: +90 (222) 239 37 50 / Ext: 4723
Erasmus Coordinator
Assoc. Prof. Ufuk TEKİN  e-mail: ufuk.tekin@ogu.edu.tr  Phone: +90 (222) 239 37 50 / Ext: 4722

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

Department of Private Law (Chair: Prof. Alpay Hekimler)

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

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

• Division of Administrative Law
  • ​Asst. Prof. Burcu ERDİNÇ TAVİL (Head of Division)
  • Res. Asst. Abdurrahim ÇINAR
  • Res. Asst. Aişe Sena DOĞAN
  • Res. Asst. Efe BİLKE
• Division of Constitutional Law
  • ​Asst. Prof. Yasin Aydoğdu (Head of Division)
  • Res. Asst. Deniz SAKİN
  • Res. Asst. Furkan YILMAZ
• Division of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law
  • ​Asst. Prof. Semih YUMAK (Head of Division)
  • Asst. Prof. Eylem BAŞ BAYRAKTAROĞLU
  • Asst. Prof. Volkan MAVİŞ
  • Res. Asst. Eda TAŞTEMÜR
  • Res. Asst. Gökberk ATACAN
  • Res. Asst. Melike Hafsa MUCUK
• Division of Financial Law
  • ​Res. Asst. Enes İNCEL
• Division of General Public Law
  • ​Asst. Prof. Elif ÇELİK (Head of Division)
  • Asst. Prof. Ulaş KARADAĞ
  • Res. Asst. Merve YİĞİT KENDİRCİ
• Division of History of Law
  • ​Res. Asst. Esma Nur TOPÇU
• Division of Human Rights Law
• Division of International Law
  • ​Asst. Prof. Beyza ÖZTURANLI ŞANDA (Head of Division)
  • Asst. Prof. Figen TABANLI
  • Res. Asst. Hamza YÜCE
  • Res. Asst. Sefa Mert KATİÇ
• Division of Philosophy and Sociology of Law
  • ​Asst. Prof. Akasya Kansu KARADAĞ (Head of Division)
  • Res. Asst. Selvi Müleyke ŞEN

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