Our Mission
As the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Balıkesir University, our mission is to educate qualified Electrical and Electronics Engineers who will assume leadership roles in technology, business, and society, possess an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, and adhere to ethical values. Our primary goals are to equip our students with the skills to conduct scientific and technical studies using current research and technologies, equip them to meet the needs of industry, and facilitate their employment in a globally competitive environment. Our department aims to conduct pioneering research in the field of electrical and electronics engineering at national and international levels, generate knowledge through interdisciplinary collaborations, and offer this knowledge to the service of humanity. Our priorities also include developing projects that contribute to sustainable development goals and providing solutions to current issues such as green technologies and energy efficiency. We offer modern educational methods and practical training opportunities to ensure that our students graduate equipped not only with technical knowledge but also with skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and project management. Through industrial collaborations, internship programs, and the strong connections we have established with our alumni, we support our students in the best possible career preparation. As a respected research institution recognized nationally and internationally, we aim to contribute to society and humanity through our scientific studies, to pioneer technological developments, and to become a reference point in engineering education.
Our Vision
As the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Balıkesir University, we aim to be a leading engineering education and research center in the national and international arena. To this end, we offer a continuously improving educational model to ensure that our students are developed as leading engineers who are scientifically, technologically, and ethically equipped, innovative, and who contribute to society. The primary objectives of our department are as follows: Educational Quality: To provide our students with in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering from an interdisciplinary perspective. We prepare our students for the challenges of the future by providing a comprehensive curriculum and laboratory facilities that support their expertise in modern engineering practices. Professional Career Development: We aim to equip our graduates with the analytical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and entrepreneurial spirit necessary to build competitive and successful careers in the rapidly changing world of technology. We also encourage our students to embrace a lifelong learning approach and to pursue their professional development. Ethics and Social Responsibility: We ensure that our students are developed as conscientious individuals who act within the framework of social, ethical, and environmental responsibilities. We encourage students to adopt an engineering approach that is responsive to societal needs, capable of producing sustainable solutions, and capable of contributing to global challenges. Communication and Collaboration: To cultivate engineers with effective communication skills, a strong teamwork approach, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders from diverse disciplines. To this end, we aim to ensure that our students can express themselves effectively both locally and internationally. Scientific Research and Innovation: With a strong engineering approach grounded in fundamental sciences and mathematics, we encourage our students to engage in scientific research and innovative projects. Through academic research and industrial collaborations conducted in our department, we support our students in developing solution-oriented approaches to real-world problems. Global Perspective: By providing an education at international standards, we aim to develop our students as individuals who are competitive on a global scale and able to work harmoniously across different cultures. We provide our students with a global perspective through academic exchange programs, international collaborations, and opportunities to work in multicultural environments. As Balıkesir University Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, we see it as our greatest mission for our graduates to become leaders who are not only technically expert but also committed to human values, beneficial to society and inspiring to their environment.
Our Values
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History
The roots of Balıkesir University can be traced back to the Karesi Teacher Training School, established in 1910. With the special attention of Mustafa Necati Bey, Minister of National Education at the time, this school moved to the building that currently serves as the Necatibey Faculty of Education in 1932 and was renamed Necatibey Teacher Training School. Necatibey Teacher Training School continued to train teachers under the name Necatibey Education Institute between 1932 and 1982. In 1981, it was revoked from its three-year status and converted to a four-year "Higher Teacher Training School." In 1982, it was affiliated with Uludağ University, which was renamed Necatibey Faculty of Education. Similarly, with Statutory Decree No. 41 of 1982, other higher education institutions in Balıkesir were incorporated: Balıkesir School of Business Administration and Tourism became Balıkesir School of Tourism Management and Hotel Management, and Balıkesir State Academy of Engineering and Architecture was incorporated into Uludağ University under the name Balıkesir Faculty of Engineering. Balıkesir Vocational School, another institution affiliated with Uludağ University, continued its activities under the same name. These institutions, which remained under the umbrella of Uludağ University for ten years, established a strong infrastructure for Balıkesir University through healthy and stable development. Balıkesir University was established pursuant to Law No. 3837, published in the Official Gazette No. 21281 dated July 11, 1992, and acquired legal personality on January 1, 1993.
