ABOUT US

Mission

As the Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, our mission is to train individuals who are competent in food safety, hygiene, and fundamental culinary techniques; equipped with strong professional ethics; skilled in practical applications; and capable of performing culinary arts in a conscientious and accurate manner. We aim to educate students as responsible professionals who understand both Turkish cuisine and essential world cuisines.

Vision

The vision of our department is to provide a qualified foundation in gastronomy education while contributing to the preservation and promotion of Turkish cuisine and local gastronomic culture. Embracing research and lifelong learning, we adopt a sustainable gastronomy approach and strive to become an innovative, productive, and nationally recognized department. We aim to cultivate students who are creative, entrepreneurial, analytical thinkers and who uphold professional values.

Academic Staff and Student Enrollment 

The Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts continues its academic activities with a total of 244 students. Our department employs 1 professor, 3 associate professors, 3 assistant professors, and 3 lecturers.