Applications have begun for the Digital University Platform, established under the leadership of Y脰K
Applications are now being accepted for the Digital University Platform, led by the Council of Higher Education (Y脰K) and coordinated by Y谋ld谋z Technical University and Marmara University. Applications for the program, which includes 16 training modules in the fields of artificial intelligence, data analysis, and green transformation, will be accepted until October 20, 2026. The training is free of charge, and classes will be conducted online.
Established to cultivate qualified human resources that will contribute to Turkey鈥檚 digital transformation process, the Digital University Platform has begun accepting applications for the new term. Led by the Council of Higher Education (Y脰K) and coordinated by Y谋ld谋z Technical University and the Institute of Population and Social Research at Marmara University, the Digital University Platform鈥攚hich also receives academic support from Bo臒azi莽i University, Istanbul Technical University, and Middle East Technical University, the Digital University Platform aims to enhance participants鈥 knowledge and skills through courses taught by expert academics in the fields of artificial intelligence, data analysis, and green transformation.
Three Different Schools Comprising 16 Modules
The Digital University Platform offers participants a total of 16 modules across three distinct schools. The training programs offered under the 鈥淎rtificial Intelligence School,鈥 鈥淒ata Analysis School,鈥 and 鈥淕reen Transition and Sustainability School鈥 will enable participants to develop digital competencies and gain knowledge in various fields of expertise.
3 Modules in the Artificial Intelligence School
Three modules will be offered as part of the Artificial Intelligence School under the titles 鈥淎rtificial Intelligence: Machine Learning,鈥 鈥淎rtificial Intelligence: Enabling Tools,鈥 and 鈥淢odern Software Development.鈥 The training aims to support participants鈥 knowledge and skills in the fields of artificial intelligence technologies and modern software development.
7 Training Modules at the Data Analysis School
The Data Analysis School consists of seven modules designed to develop data-driven work and analysis competencies across various disciplines. The program includes training in 鈥淏asic Statistics,鈥 鈥淧anel Data,鈥 鈥淐omputational Social Sciences,鈥 鈥淒igital Humanities,鈥 鈥淧sychometrics,鈥 鈥淏iostatistics,鈥 and 鈥淒ata Analytics.鈥
Six Modules in the Field of Green Transition and Sustainability
Under the Green Transition and Sustainability School, six modules will be offered under the headings 鈥淐limate Change and Global Policies,鈥 鈥淐orporate Sustainability,鈥 鈥淓nvironmental Sustainability,鈥 鈥淐ircular Economy and Sustainable Finance Ecosystem,鈥 鈥淪ocial Sustainability,鈥 and 鈥淐lean Energy Technologies.鈥 The training aims to equip participants with knowledge in areas such as sustainability, environmental policies, and clean energy technologies.
The training sessions will be conducted online and free of charge
The training sessions under the Digital University Platform will be held online. Following the common core courses, participants will take modules focused on their chosen fields. Classes will be held once a week for three hours.
There are no prerequisites for participation in the program. Both the application and training processes will be completely free of charge. Each participant may apply for a maximum of two modules; due to limited capacity, applications must be submitted by the specified deadlines.
Applications will be accepted until October 20
Applications for the Digital University Platform began on October 14, 2026. Applicants will have until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to complete their applications. Application results will be announced on October 30, 2026, and the courses will begin on November 3, 2026.
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About the Digital University Platform
The Digital University Platform was established for the 2026鈥2027 academic year by expanding the scope of the School of Data Analysis, which was launched in 2025 under the auspices of the Council of Higher Education (Y脰K). While the program initially focused on data analysis, statistics, artificial intelligence, and digital methods in the social sciences, the new phase brings together the 鈥淪chool of Artificial Intelligence,鈥 the 鈥淪chool of Data Analysis,鈥 and the 鈥淪chool of Green Transition and Sustainability鈥 under one roof. A total of 16 modules will be offered across the three schools. The goal is to develop the digital skills of participants from various fields through free, online training. The platform is being carried out under the coordination of Marmara University鈥檚 Institute of Population and Social Research and Y谋ld谋z Technical University, with academic contributions from Bo臒azi莽i University, Istanbul Technical University, and Middle East Technical University.
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