Alternative Energy Sources Technology Program
Dokuz Eylül University Bergama Vocational School was established on April 19, 2012, and initially launched its educational activities with the programs of Computer Technology, Occupational Health and Safety, and Construction Equipment Operation. As of 2025, the Alternative Energy Sources Technology Program has started to admit students, aiming to meet the demand for qualified technical personnel in the energy sector.
The Alternative Energy Sources Technology Program is located in Bergama and its surrounding region, which is one of the areas with the highest wind energy potential in Türkiye. Thanks to this geographical advantage, the program is directly integrated with field-based practices. According to current data, approximately 15% of Türkiye’s total electricity generation is derived from wind energy, a significant portion of which originates from wind farms located in İzmir province, particularly in the Aliağa and Bergama districts. In this context, the region has become one of the leading renewable energy production centers in Türkiye. Moreover, the region hosts companies that operate in compliance with international standards, actively engaging in the manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of wind turbines. This sectoral structure provides students of the Alternative Energy Sources Technology Program with valuable opportunities for hands-on training during their studies and increases their employability after graduation.
The language of instruction is Turkish, and the program has a four-semester structure. It follows a 3+1 applied vocational education model. Students complete theoretical and practical coursework at the school during the first three semesters and undertake full-time industry-based training in the fourth semester at leading companies in the energy sector. This model not only enhances students’ academic knowledge but also broadens their sectoral perspective, offering potential employment opportunities for successful students.
The curriculum includes courses in Wind and Solar Energy Systems, Energy Efficiency, Geothermal Systems, and Energy Conversion Technologies. The program is designed to graduate students who possess both theoretical knowledge and practical field experience in renewable energy technologies.
Graduates can work in various areas within the public and private sectors, including energy production, transmission, maintenance, and service. In addition, they are eligible to pursue undergraduate education through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) and continue their studies in disciplines such as Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Nuclear Energy Engineering.
| MISSION | |
| Alternative Energy Sources Technology Program | The mission of the program is to train technicians who possess technical knowledge in the field of alternative energy, are environmentally conscious, have a strong awareness of sustainability, embrace applied education, adopt lifelong learning as a principle, and are equipped with the qualifications demanded by the energy sector. |
| VISION | |
| Alternative Energy Sources Technology Program | The vision of the program is to become a leading educational program that is recognized at both national and international levels in renewable energy technologies; that educates individuals with strong field experience, capable of adapting quickly to the evolving conditions of the energy sector, open to interdisciplinary collaboration, creative, analytically minded, and committed to contributing to sustainable energy solutions. |
| Strategic Goals of the Alternative Energy Sources Technology Program | Strategic Objectives of the Alternative Energy Sources Technology Program |
| 1.To train qualified technicians equipped with practical skills in alignment with sectoral needs |
Objective 1.1: Ensure that students complete hands-on field training in companies during the fourth semester as part of the 3+1 education model. Objective 1.2: Establish official cooperation protocols with companies in the energy sector for the industry-based vocational training course. Objective 1.3: Provide students with exposure to real sectoral conditions through internships and applied courses. |
| 2.To align program outcomes with the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF) and sector expectations |
Objective 2.1: Update program learning outcomes annually based on feedback from the industry. Objective 2.2: Offer a comprehensive curriculum that includes basic engineering knowledge, occupational safety, energy technologies, and ethics, in line with TQF qualifications. |
| 3.To educate analytical, environmentally conscious, and innovative individuals in the field of renewable energy technologies |
Objective 3.1: Increase the number of applied courses in areas such as solar, wind, biomass, geothermal energy, and energy efficiency. Objective 3.2: Enhance students’ environmental awareness through elective courses such as environmental sciences, recycling methods, and industrial ecology. Objective 3.3: Encourage students to develop innovative ideas through courses on energy economics and entrepreneurship. |
| 4. To improve the employability of graduates in the energy sector and support their transition to undergraduate programs |
Objective 4.1: Organize DGS orientation meetings and career guidance seminars. Objective 4.2: Ensure that graduates gain the technical competencies required to work in energy generation, transmission, maintenance, and service sectors. Objective 4.3: Establish collaborations with national and international energy companies to increase employment opportunities for graduates. |
| Core Learning Outcomes of the Alternative Energy Sources Technology Program |
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1.To be aware of project management in energy systems, workplace practices, occupational safety, worker health, and environmental protection. |
| DEU Courses Catalog Information Package | https://debis.deu.edu.tr/ders-katalog/2024-2025/tr/tr-c4.html |
| Alternative Energy Sources Technology Program Courses Catalog Information Package | https://debis.deu.edu.tr/ders-katalog/2024-2025/tr/bolum_10037_tr.html |
| Alternative Energy Sources Technology Program Course Structure Diagram with Credits | https://debis.deu.edu.tr/ders-katalog/2024-2025/eng/bolum_10037_eng.html |