About Gönen Vocational School

About Our Vocational School

Our Vocational School was established in accordance with the decision taken at the meeting of the Executive Board of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) on February 14, 1994, and commenced its academic activities in the 1994-1995 Academic Year with two programs.

In subsequent years, pursuant to Article 1 of the "Law on Amendments to the Law on the Organization of Higher Education Institutions and Certain Laws and Decree-Laws" (Law No. 6640), published in the Official Gazette dated April 23, 2015, and numbered 29335, a new university named Bandırma Onyedi Eylül Üniversitesi was established in the Bandırma district of Balıkesir province. Consequently, the affiliation of Gönen Vocational School was transferred from Balıkesir University to Bandırma Onyedi Eylül Üniversitesi.

Since its inception, our school has graduated 5,004 students. As of May 2025, it continues its educational activities with 1,906 students across 10 programs. To carry out these educational activities, as of May 2025, a total of 32 full-time academic staff (1 Professor, 6 Associate Professors, 9 Assistant Professors, and 16 Lecturers) and 15 administrative staff (3 administrative personnel, 3 contracted personnel under article 4/B, 5 security guards, and 4 cleaning staff) are employed at our Vocational School.

Departments and Programs:

Physical Facilities and Campus Area

The physical facilities and areas owned by our Vocational School are dedicated to the service of our students throughout their education. Operating within a total indoor area of 5,000 m², our school features a 500 m² indoor social facility, 4,500 m² allocated for classrooms and laboratories, and a 341 m² cafeteria. It continues its educational activities with a standard-sized astroturf football field, 2 standard-sized basketball courts, and approximately 195,000 m² of green space.

All classrooms and laboratories are fully equipped with the necessary technological infrastructure required for modern education. A land area of 15,718.00 m² was transferred from our school to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Higher Education Credit and Hostels Institution (KYK).

• Classrooms: 6

• Maker Laboratory: 1

• Computer Laboratories: 4

• Natural Gas Laboratory: 1

• Air Conditioning Laboratory: 1

• Tourism Laboratory: 1

• Design Laboratory: 1

• Library: 1

• Conference Hall: 1 (Capacity of 200 people)

• Football Field (Astroturf): 1

• Basketball Courts: 2

• Volleyball Court: 1

• Dining Hall: 1

• Cafeteria: 1

Academic and Social Opportunities

Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS)

Students who successfully graduate from our Vocational School can obtain a Bachelor's degree by registering for undergraduate programs via the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS). Curriculum adjustments have been meticulously made in our programs to ensure that you are exempt from many courses in the undergraduate department you transfer to. Our faculty members, whose competence in their professions is well-proven, make every effort to create internship opportunities to prepare you practically for your career by directing you to relevant sectors.

Exchange Programs

To allow our students to enhance their knowledge and skills in an international environment and to get to know domestic/international educational institutions, our school participates in student exchange systems such as the Erasmus+ and Mevlana Programs (International Student Exchange) and the Farabi Program (Domestic Student Exchange). Within the scope of these exchange programs, our students have the opportunity to study at various higher education institutions in Europe and across Turkey. For detailed information, you can visit the "International" tab on our university’s website.

Catering Services

Students can meet their daily lunch needs at our Vocational School for a subsidized fee of 27 TL. Additionally, they can cater to their needs at the school cafeteria.

Accommodation Facilities

A Higher Education Credit and Hostels Institution (KYK) dormitory with a capacity of 604 students (242 female, 362 male), the construction of which has been completed, serves within 500 meters of our Vocational School campus. Due to thermal tourism in our Gönen district, guesthouse accommodation is highly developed, and there are various pensions with a total capacity to accommodate approximately 2,000 people. Private female dormitories operated by the private sector are also available in our district.

Transportation

Transportation from the Gönen City Bus Terminal is provided by minibus number 3 running at 10-minute intervals.

Social and Cultural Activities

In order to ensure that our students utilize their spare time outside of classes in the most efficient way, courses and training sessions are organized to allow them to follow social and cultural activities according to their interests or to actively participate in them. For detailed information, you can review the webpage of our university's Department of Health, Culture, and Sports.

Library

There is a collection of books in various fields at our Vocational School library at the service of our students. Apart from these, extensive publications, books, and journals are available in the central library of the Rectorate.