Bachelor in Software Engineering

Software Engineering is the discipline concerned with designing, building, testing, and maintaining computer programs and the systems that run them. Coursework typically covers programming fundamentals, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, software design and architecture, web and mobile development, and software testing and quality assurance. Students also work on team-based projects that mirror how software is built in industry, moving from requirements gathering through implementation and deployment. Because software touches nearly every sector, graduates find opportunities in finance, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, gaming, and technology companies of every size, working as developers, systems analysts, quality assurance engineers, or, after further experience, software architects and technical leads. This bachelor's program is offered at Haliç University in İstanbul, Turkey, and is taught entirely in English over a duration of 4 years. Studying in İstanbul places students in a large, connected city with a substantial technology sector and numerous companies seeking software talent, which can support internships and early career placement. An English-medium curriculum also prepares graduates to work with international teams and documentation, a common requirement in the software field where much technical material and collaboration happens in English. Over the course of the program, students typically progress from foundational programming courses toward more specialized electives, allowing them to build depth in areas such as web development, mobile applications, or systems programming while completing the core engineering curriculum required for the degree.