Dean's Message

Dear Students,
In line with our university's vision of being a "Pioneer in Education and Science," the fundamental mission of our Faculty, which blends a long-standing educational tradition with a contemporary perspective, is to cultivate researchers and entrepreneurs who possess advanced analytical thinking skills, have internalized ethical values, and are guided by universal values.

The Source of Innovation and Independence: Undoubtedly, the sole source of technological independence and sustainable innovation today is the Basic Sciences. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Space Sciences are not merely academic disciplines; they are the heart of all applied sciences, from engineering to medicine, from information technology to the defense industry. Humanity's greatest strength lies in the scientific knowledge produced by a questioning and creative mind. The key to this power is hidden in the basic sciences. By using this key, you will not only make sense of the present but also build the future yourself.

The educational and research vision we offer at our Faculty is based on the fact that sciences are an inseparable whole. Theoretical development in one field opens the door to technological revolutions in all other fields. Gaining an interdisciplinary perspective within this dynamic ecosystem will be your greatest advantage in the competitive world. Our Double Major and Minor programs offer our students the opportunity to gain expertise in different disciplines. These transition opportunities between our departments and faculties will provide you with a multifaceted perspective in the competitive world. Furthermore, thanks to our bilateral collaborations, our students gain a global vision by having the opportunity to study at prestigious universities abroad.

Dear students, you are not just students, but the most valuable stakeholders of this faculty and the architects of tomorrow's science. As Akdeniz University Faculty of Science, we are mobilizing all resources to help you discover this potential with our modern laboratories, research centers, and competent academic staff.

I hope that during your time at our faculty, you will always keep your curiosity alive and always pursue the questions of "why" and "how." In the light of science, together we will walk towards a brighter future.

I wish you all a successful academic life.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa ALKAN