Why Us?

HISTORY

Akdeniz University, Faculty of Fisheries, was established by the Council of Ministers Decision No. 98/11641 dated August 12, 1998. In accordance with Article 7/d-2 of Law No. 2547 on Higher Education, as amended by Law No. 2880, the Department of Basic Fisheries Sciences and Inland Waters Biology were established within our Faculty in 1999, and in 2000, the Departments of Aquaculture, Fisheries and Processing Technology, and Basic Fisheries Sciences, Marine Biology, Aquaculture, Diseases, Fishing Technology and Processing Technology were established. In the 2001 academic year, our Faculty started offering Master’s program in the Department of Fisheries Engineering, followed by the undergraduate program in the 2002-2003 academic year, and the doctoral program in 2005.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Our Faculty has moved to its new building with a closed area of 4600 m2, which was put into service in 2011, within the central campus. The central building of our Faculty includes 8 research laboratories, 1 aquarium unit, 2 aquaculture research and application units, 8 application laboratories, 1 conference hall, 13 undergraduate classrooms, and 2 graduate classrooms. With the research vessel named R/V AKDENİZ SU, which is 26.5 meters long and was acquired by our university at the end of 2007, the research and application facilities of the faculty have been enhanced. In addition, the planning works for the unit to be established in an area of 1702 m2 allocated to our Faculty in Beldibi, Kemer district, for the conduct of research and applied education are still ongoing.

WHY AKDENIZ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF FISHERIES?

• Opportunity to study in the internationally renowned city of Antalya

• Education opportunities in a multicultural, large, and developed campus consisting of national and international students

• Student-centered flexible curriculum and quality education activities

• Education in modern, advanced, and spacious classrooms and laboratories

• Opportunities for application, research, and work on both marine and freshwater resources in research and application vessels and units

• Part-time work opportunities for students who are willing to work, both at the university and in the city

• Easy job opportunities for our graduates

• Qualified and experienced teaching staff

• Consultancy services provided to students at every stage of the educational activities

OUR VISION

To educate individuals who are equipped, experts in the field of Aquatic Products Engineering, creative, entrepreneurial, self-confident, and capable of producing solutions, to conduct effective research and development (R&D) activities at national and international levels, and to be a leading institution that produces knowledge and leads the field.

OUR MISSION

To develop and implement new technologies,

To identify industry problems and develop projects for their solutions,

To conduct research on the modernization of fishing tools and equipment, updating existing methods for the development of national and regional fisheries within the scope of the European Union (EU) Common Fisheries Policy, and for the preservation of stocks,

To conduct research on the conservation of wetlands, determination of biodiversity, and ensuring the continuity of species,

To engage in activities for the education of personnel working in the aquatic products sector.

Qualified Education, Ethical Values, and Leadership in Engineering

With our commitment to high-quality education, we aim to raise leader engineers who can solve complex problems by blending mathematics, science, and engineering knowledge, embrace professional ethical values, and possess strong written and oral communication skills.

Research Orientation, Digital Transformation, and Innovative Design

In line with our research vision, we develop researchers who utilize up-to-date information technologies effectively, deliver innovative designs considering industry needs, perform data-driven analysis, and work harmoniously in multidisciplinary teams.

Sustainability, Green Campus, and Lifelong Learning

Guided by the "Blue Homeland" (Mavi Vatan) goals and our philosophy of sustainability, we graduate professionals who protect aquatic biodiversity while considering health and environmental safety, modernize fishing gear, and continuously update their knowledge with a commitment to lifelong learning.

Entrepreneurship, Project Management, and Regional/Societal Contribution

Through our entrepreneurial approach based on university-industry collaboration, we produce graduates who command project, risk, and change management processes, and who generate analytical solutions to industry challenges, thereby adding value to regional and societal development.

Global Recognition, Food Security, and Compliance with Standards

By supporting our nation's food security strategies, we train ambassadors who are well-versed in international regulations (e.g., the EU Common Fisheries Policy), pioneer sectoral education, and successfully represent our university globally by generating knowledge through international projects.