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Why AYBU Psychology?

TPA Full Accreditation — 5 Years (2024–2029)
ÖSYM Program Code: 110010244
Score Type: Equal Weight (EA)

Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University (AYBU) Department of Psychology launched its undergraduate education in the 2012–2013 academic year and has been offering 100% English-medium education at the Esenboğa Central Campus since 2015–2016.

Faculty Members

12

Lecturers

2

Research Assistants

14

Quota / Placed

60 / 60

100% Filled

Specializations

Clinical · Social · Developmental
Experimental · I/O · Traffic

Valuing an interdisciplinary approach, our department actively encourages students to pursue minor programs in various faculties. Advanced graduate education opportunities are also offered through M.S. in Psychology, Ph.D. in Psychology, and M.S. in Clinical Psychology programs.


English preparatory education

The language of instruction is 100% English. Students who do not pass the English proficiency exam complete a one-year preparatory education at the School of Foreign Languages located at Etlik Campus. This education encompasses academic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.


Student opportunities

  • Study and internship opportunities abroad via the Erasmus+ Exchange Program
  • Participation in Farabi and Mevlana exchange programs
  • Active participation in departmental research laboratories
  • Gaining practical field experience through internship opportunities
  • Stepping into academia through scientific events, symposiums, and congresses

Transportation

Esenboğa Central Campus is conveniently accessible by public transit from central locations in Ankara. Regular public bus routes 474 and 486 provide direct transit to the campus.


Dormitory and accommodation facilities

On-campus Esenboğa KYK dormitories and private dormitories surrounding the campus provide ample housing opportunities. In addition, affordable rental apartments can be found in nearby districts such as Dumlupınar, Esenboğa, Çubuk, and Pursaklar.


Events and student life

Since 2013, our department has been organizing the Psychology Gatherings conference series, bringing esteemed researchers and experts together with our students. Transitioned to a national congress format in 2016, this series was most recently held on June 7–9, 2024, as the 6th National Graduate Psychology Students Congress under the theme "Disrupted Patterns, Evolving Questions, New Approaches", hosted by the Turkish Psychological Association.

The AYBU Psychology Club is actively run by our students, contributing to academic and social development through workshops, guest speaker sessions, and social events.


Accreditation

In 2024, the AYBU Psychology Undergraduate Program (English) was granted 5-year full accreditation by the Turkish Psychological Association (TPD). This accreditation has been awarded to only a select few psychology programs across Turkey, certifying our program's excellence according to national higher education standards.

AYBU Psychology Undergraduate Program TPD Accreditation Certificate 2024
AYBU Department of Psychology TPD Accreditation Certificate — 2024

Admission scores and rankings of recent years

Year Min. Score Max. Score Min. Rank Max. Rank
2026 Latest 398.87727 412.90330 44,484 14,195
2025 388.45203 416.60969 44,692 15,340
2024 384.64631 408.59600 54,459 25,866
2023 398.07929 438.83155 48,139 9,122
2022 400.63166 434.48236 56,473 14,875
2021 344.27498 375.48202 56,175 21,280

More information

For any inquiries regarding our department, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. You may also meet our academic staff at the Esenboğa Campus during university preference days.

We wish success to all prospective students taking the Higher Education Institutions Exam. We look forward to welcoming you among us.