Results of the Preliminary Evaluation for Teaching Staff and TÜBİTAK 2209 Call Announced

Ufuk University published two announcements. The preliminary evaluation results for the teaching staff positions in the Computer Programming Program of the Computer Technologies Department and the Information Security Technology Program have been announced, and the entrance exam for both positions will be held on October 27, 2026, at 10:00 at Ufuk University İncek Campus. The university also announced the TÜBİTAK 2209-A and 2209-B calls for associate and undergraduate students, with the application deadline for these programs being November 11, 2026, at 17:30.

Teaching Staff Positions and Required Qualifications

According to the provisions of the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Central Exam and Entrance Exam to be Applied for Appointments to Positions Other than Faculty Members, the preliminary evaluation scores and ranking of candidates who meet the specified qualifications announced in the T.C. Official Gazette on September 19, 2023, with announcement number 32314, have been disclosed.

Within the announcement, there is 1 Teaching Staff position for the Computer Programming Program of the Computer Technologies Department and 1 Teaching Staff position for the Information Security Technology Program. For both positions, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from one of the following departments: Computer Teaching, Computer Systems Teaching, Computer and Instructional Technologies Teaching, Computer and Control Teaching, Mathematics and Computer Sciences, Statistics and Computer Sciences, Information Security Technology, or Management Information Systems, and must have a master's degree with a thesis in one of the relevant fields.

Preliminary Evaluation Results for the Computer Programming Program

For the teaching staff position in the Computer Programming Program, two candidates have qualified to take the exam. The first candidate has a bachelor's GPA of 89.03, an ALES score of 71.19, and a preliminary evaluation score (%30 bachelor's GPA + %70 ALES) of 76.542. The second candidate has a bachelor's GPA of 65.70, an ALES score of 80.17, and a preliminary evaluation score of 75.829. It was stated that five candidates with rank numbers between 3 and 7 who applied for this position did not meet the announcement conditions.

Preliminary Evaluation Results for the Information Security Technology Program

For the teaching staff position in the Information Security Technology Program, one candidate has qualified to take the exam. The qualified candidate has a bachelor's GPA of 82.4, an ALES score of 72.73, and a preliminary evaluation score of 75.631. It was noted that candidates with rank numbers 12 and 13 did not meet the announcement conditions for this position.

Date and Place of the Entrance Exam

The entrance exam for both positions will be held on October 27, 2026, at 10:00 at Ufuk University İncek Campus.

Explanations Regarding the Evaluation

According to Article 10 of the Regulation, up to 10 times the number of announced positions will be admitted to the entrance exam. In applications for teaching staff positions in the vocational school, there is no requirement for a foreign language (YDS/equivalence) according to the regulation.

In applications for teaching staff positions in the vocational school, any type of ALES score preferred by the candidates has been considered. Candidates who do not meet the ALES threshold score (at least 70) or do not present an exemption status (doctorate/specialization or teaching staff work certificate) have not been evaluated. Candidates who do not meet the specific conditions of having a bachelor's degree and/or a master's degree with a thesis in the relevant fields as stated in the announcement have also not been evaluated.

Even if mentioned in the CV or application, applications of candidates who submitted incomplete mandatory application documents (diploma, transcript, ALES, etc.) as requested in the announcement text, did not submit them, or could not document them as certified/e-Government barcode have been deemed invalid.

The preliminary evaluation jury consists of Dr. Faculty Member Nevzat Ünalan, Department Head Dr. Faculty Member Elif Şengün Öztaş, and Dr. Faculty Member Hakkı Güngör from the Computer Technologies Department.

TÜBİTAK 2209-A and 2209-B Calls

TÜBİTAK encourages research and development activities that contribute to scientific and technological advancement through various support programs. The TÜBİTAK 2209-A and 2209-B calls for 2026 offer associate and undergraduate students the opportunity to develop research projects and conduct scientific research under the guidance of their academic advisors.

TÜBİTAK 2209-A allows students to develop research projects under the guidance of their academic advisors and gain scientific research experience. Detailed information can be accessed at https://tubitak.gov.tr/tr/burslar/lisans-onlisans/destek-programlari/2209-universite-ogrencileri-arastirma-projeleri-destekleme-programi.

TÜBİTAK 2209-B supports students in developing research projects aimed at the needs of the industry under the guidance of their academic and industrial advisors. Detailed information can be accessed at https://tubitak.gov.tr/tr/burslar/lisans-onlisans/destek-programlari/2209-b-universite-ogrencileri-sanayiye-yonelik-arastirma-projeleri-destegi-programi.

The application deadline is November 11, 2026, at 17:30. For information about the application process and project development support, you can contact the Ufuk University Project Support Office at [email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where will the Ufuk University teaching staff entrance exam be held?
The exam will be held on October 27, 2026, at 10:00 at Ufuk University İncek Campus.

How was the Ufuk University preliminary evaluation score calculated?
The preliminary evaluation score was calculated by summing 30% of the bachelor's GPA and 70% of the ALES score.

Is there a foreign language requirement for the Ufuk University vocational school teaching staff position?
No. There is no foreign language (YDS/equivalence) requirement in applications for teaching staff positions in the vocational school according to the regulation.

When does the Ufuk University TÜBİTAK 2209 application deadline end?
The application deadline is November 11, 2026, at 17:30.

Who can apply for TÜBİTAK 2209-A and 2209-B?
The TÜBİTAK 2209-A and 2209-B calls for 2026 are aimed at associate and undergraduate students.

What is the difference between TÜBİTAK 2209-A and 2209-B?
2209-A allows students to develop research projects under the guidance of their academic advisors. 2209-B supports the development of research projects aimed at the needs of the industry under the guidance of academic and industrial advisors.