Who Are We?
The Faculty of Communication at Ondokuz Mayıs University is an academic institution that has achieved numerous significant accomplishments since its establishment, thanks to its scholars who contribute to the advancement of academic knowledge and the shaping of communication theory at the international level. Supported by a strong physical infrastructure, an administrative and cultural climate that fosters innovation, and a dedicated student body, our faculty continues to distinguish itself in the field. Founded in 2010, the faculty currently employs 2 professors, 7 associate professors, 10 assistant professors, 4 lecturers, and 11 research assistants, and offers education to nearly 1,500 students across four undergraduate and two graduate programs.
Our Academic Vision and Scholarly Qualifications
Our academic staff plays an active role in updating knowledge and shaping communication theory on an international scale. In addition to numerous academic publications produced by our faculty members, a total of nine international books—one indexed by Web of Science and two indexed by Scopus—have been published to date. Furthermore, books published in Turkish contribute to the expansion of national literature in the field. The faculty has also been home to the Middle Black Sea Journal of Communication Studies, which has been regularly published since 2016. QR Code Link: A link to publications will be provided. Student Achievements and the Opportunities We Provide Our faculty hosts a wide range of practical training environments, including a Newsroom, Public Relations and Promotion Workshop, Photography Studio, Television Studio, MAC Laboratory, Radio Studio, Editing Laboratory, New Media and IT Laboratory, and Short Film Workshop. Through these workshops, studios, and laboratories, students reinforce the theoretical and practical skills they acquire in their courses. To date, our students have participated in numerous prestigious competitions and have collectively earned 55 awards. QR Code Link: A link related to awards will be provided.
Our Programs and Career Opportunities
The faculty offers four undergraduate programs under the Departments of Journalism; Public Relations and Publicity; Radio, Television and Cinema; and Communication and Design. Additionally, we offer two master’s programs in Media and Communication Studies, and Radio, Television and Cinema.
Our graduates pursue careers in diverse fields such as journalism and program production in newspapers, radio, and television; media planning, copywriting, design, strategic planning, art direction, and creative direction in advertising agencies; corporate communication management; screenwriting, film directing, production; teaching; district governorship; and various expert roles across public and private sectors.
International Exchange Programs Offered to Our Students
Within the scope of the Erasmus Program, our faculty has signed student exchange agreements with 15 universities located in Spain, Italy, Hungary, Portugal, Slovakia, Romania, Poland, Croatia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Our students actively benefit from these exchange opportunities, gaining international experience that broadens their global perspectives.
How Do We Support the Professional, Cultural, and Social Atmosphere?
At our university, student communities are structured under two categories—professional and social—within the Department of Health, Culture, and Sports (SKS). While professional communities are specific to faculties, social communities are of a general nature. In this context, our faculty supports students’ professional development and hands-on experience through various communities. Students have organized and participated in numerous events and activities within these groups.
In addition, with 93 social student communities active in fields ranging from cycling to chess, our university provides the institutional foundation necessary to foster the cultural development of students by offering a vibrant and diverse social environment.