YTU DEPARTMENT OF BIOENGINEERING

CO-OP- Cooperative Education

About CO-OP Programme

The YTU CO-OP Model (Cooperative Education), implemented within the scope of Workplace-Based Professional Training, is an innovative redefinition of the traditional internship model. The primary objective of CO-OP is to strengthen the relationship between the University and industry by establishing a more integrated and sustainable collaboration.

The University matches students who wish to participate in the CO-OP Program with employers operating in relevant sectors. Employers, in turn, begin preparing students who possess the qualifications they seek for professional life throughout the CO-OP training period.

CO-OP is often confused with a conventional internship; however, the two differ significantly. While internships are compulsory components of certain academic programs, participation in the CO-OP Program is entirely voluntary. The program is specifically designed to enhance collaboration between higher education institutions and industry.

CO-OP is carried out on a full-time and uninterrupted basis for one academic semester, in accordance with the working conditions and working hours of the host organization.

For further information, please visit: http://www.koop.yildiz.edu.tr/

CO-OP Directive

The CO-OP Directive entered into force following the decision of the Senate dated 22 October 2025 (Decision No. 10-5).

The most recent version of the YTU CO-OP Directive can be accessed by clicking the relevant link.

Information on CO-OPApplications

Beginning with the Spring Semester of the 2022-2023 Academic Year, all CO-OP applications and related procedures are conducted through the YTU Career Automation System.

Application Portal:https://kariyer.yildiz.edu.tr/giris

Students may log in using their university credentials. Those who do not know their password may retrieve it through the "Forgot My Password" option.

2025-2026 CO-OP Application Guide
2025-2026 Academic Year Spring Semester CO-OP Calendar
Current List of Partner Companies and Available Quotas for YTU Department of Bioengineering. During the interview process with the company- or, where no interview is required, during the acceptance process- it is the student's responsibility to confirm information regarding: salary or stipend, transportation/service opportunities, meal provision, and any other employment conditions. Any updates regarding participating companies will be announced on the official website of the YTU Department of Bioengineering.
Students may also access the current Bioengineering curricula for: 30% English Program and 100% English Program

Application Requirements for the YTU Department of Bioengineering CO-OP Program

(For Students in the Seventh Semester)

(1)Students wishing to participate in CO-OP may submit their applications through the CO-OP Automation System: https://kariyer.yildiz.edu.tr/ during the application period announced by the Faculty, provided that they have no outstanding (failed or incomplete) courses. Applicants are required to upload the following documents to the system: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Official Transcript while indicating their preferred companies.

(2) Applicants must have successfully completed, or been exempted from, all courses in the curriculum up to and including the seventh semester (excluding internships) with a minimum letter grade of DC.

(3) Applicants must have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50/4.00 and satisfy all additional requirements specified in the Faculty Implementation Principles. Eligible students are ranked according to their GPA.

(4) Students enrolled in Double Major (DM) or Minor Programs must not be taking courses from another department during the CO-OP semester.

(5) Students who successfully pass the preliminary evaluation stage may submit the CO-OP Training Application and Preference Form (Annex-1) through the CO-OP Automation System for the company in which they wish to complete their Workplace-Based Professional Training.

(For application Requirements for Students in the Second and Fourth Semesters)

(1) Students who wish to participate in the CO-OP Program may apply at the end of the second and fourth (Spring) semesters, provided that they have no outstanding (failed or incomplete) courses. Applications shall be submitted within the period announced by the Faculty by completing the CO-OP Application and Preference Form (Annex-1) and submitting it to the Department of Bioengineering CO-OP Commission.

(2) Applications shall be submitted using the designated application form. Click here to access the application form.

(3) Applications submitted by second- and fourth-semester students will be evaluated during their seventh semester, provided that they satisfy the eligibility requirements stated above. The evaluation process will follow the same procedures applicable to seventh-semester applicants.

Evaluation of Applications

(1) Applications submitted by students wishing to participate in the CO-OPProgram shall be evaluated at the end of the Fall Semester of each academic year.

(2) The Departmental CO-OP Commission shall assign students to companies by considering: the students' cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA), their company preferences, and the available company quotas.

(3) Students who are placed as primary candidates shall lose their right to participate in the CO-OP Program if they have any outstanding courses (excluding compulsory internships) before the semester in which the training is to be carried out. Students on the waiting list (alternate candidates) shall be evaluated and placed in accordance with the decisions taken during the candidate evaluation meeting.

(4) For the semester in which the CO-OP is offered, applications shall be evaluated according to: the applicants' cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA), and their company preferences, within the limits of the announced company quotas.

CO-OPDocuments

1. Documents Required for Application

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Official Academic Transcript

2. Documents to Be Completed After Acceptance into the CO-OP Program

Students admitted to the CO-OP Program are required to complete the following forms:

All application procedures, evaluation processes, and submission of the required documents shall be carried out through the CO-OP Automation System: https://kariyer.yildiz.edu.tr/ . Students are responsible for completing every stage of the process in accordance with the published CO-OP calendar. Therefore, students are expected to regularly monitor both the announcements and the online system throughout the application process.

Submission of Acceptance Documents

Students whose applications have been approved during their seventh semester are required to attend interviews with the assigned companies between 13 February 2026 and 17 February 2026.

Following the interview (or acceptance process, where applicable), students must obtain company approval for the following documents as FR-1763 - CO-OP Acceptance Form and FR-1727 - CO-OPStudent Declaration and Undertaking Form. The timely completion of these documents is essential for students to commence the CO-OP Program and for the completion of all Social Security Institution (SGK) procedures.

Submission of Approved Documents

After obtaining the necessary company approvals. A copy of both forms (FR-1763 - CO-OP Acceptance Form and FR-1727 - CO-OPStudent Declaration and Undertaking Form) must be submitted to the Department of Bioengineering CO-OP Commission and the original signed documents must be delivered to the Faculty Internship Office. Students' Social Security (SGK) registration procedures will be carried out between 11 February and 23 February 2026. To avoid delays, students are required to submit all required documents to the Faculty Internship Office no later than 12 February 2026.

· The CO-OPperiod will be conducted between 23 February 2026 - 13 June 2027.

· KOOP Eğitimi Sırasında Öğrencinin Görev ve Sorumlulukları

a) İşletmede Mesleki Eğitim yapacağı işletmenin kuralları ve mevzuatı, 2547 sayılı Yükseköğretim Kanunu ile Yükseköğretim Kurumları Öğrenci Disiplin Yönetmeliğine uymak,

b) İşletmede Mesleki Eğitim çalışma planını uygulamak,

c) Haftalık/Aylık Çalışma Raporunu (EK-3) ve Uygulamalı Eğitim Dosyasını Sorumlu Öğretim Elemanına (https://kariyer.yildiz.edu.tr/) aracılığıyla teslim etmek.

(2) İşletmede Mesleki Eğitimde devamsızlık sürelerine ilişkin işlemlerde üniversitemizin mevzuatı ile işletmenin resmî çalışma kuralları uygulanır. Öğrenci işletmeden izinsiz ve mazeretsiz ayrılamaz. Hastalık, birinci derece yakınlarının vefatı vb. acil durumlar dışında izin kullanamaz. İzinli olarak ayrılması gereken durumlarda Eğitici Personel tarafından onaylı izin formunun Bölüm Başkanlığı’na teslim edilmesi zorunludur.

(3) İşletmede Mesleki Eğitim sırasında İşletmede Mesleki Eğitim dersleri ve Fakülte Uygulama İlkelerinde belirlenen Proje, Tasarım, Bitirme Çalışması gibi uygulama dersleri dışında ders alamaz.

(4) İşletmedeki sendika faaliyetlerine katılamaz.

3. Documents to Be Used During the CO-OP Program

FR-1730 - CO-OP Weekly/Monthly Progress Report (Referred to as Annex-3 in the CO-OPDirective) Students enrolled in the Department of Bioengineering are required to submit monthly progress reports throughout the CO-OP period. Reports must be submitted within the specified deadlines. All reports shall be uploaded electronically through the CO-OP Automation System: https://kariyer.yildiz.edu.tr/

Duties and Responsibilities of Students During the CO-OPProgram

(1)

(a) To comply with the rules and regulations of the workplace where the Vocational Training will be conducted, the Higher Education Law No. 2547 and the Student Disciplinary Regulations of Higher Education Institutions,

b) To implement the Vocational Training work plan,

c) To submit the Weekly/Monthly Work Report (Appendix-3) and the Practical Training File to the Responsible Instructor (https://kariyer.yildiz.edu.tr/).

(2) In matters concerning absence periods in Vocational Training in the workplace, the regulations of our university and the official working rules of the workplace shall apply. The student cannot leave the workplace without permission and without a valid excuse. Except for emergency situations such as illness, death of a first-degree relative, etc., the student cannot take leave. In cases where it is necessary to leave with permission, it is mandatory to submit the permission form approved by the Instructor to the Department Head.

(3) During Vocational Training in the workplace, the student cannot take courses other than the Vocational Training in the Workplace courses and practical courses such as Project, Design, and Graduation Thesis determined in the Faculty Application Principles.

(4) Cannot participate in union activities in the workplace.

4. Documents to Be Completed Upon Completion of the CO-OPProgram

At the end of the CO-OPperiod, the following documents must be completed.

FR-1728 - CO-OPStudent Evaluation Form (Referred to as Annex-4 in the CO-OP Directive)

FR-1729 - CO-OPStudent Workplace Evaluation Survey

YTU Bioengineering Cooperative Commission

Prof. Dr. Rabia ÇAKIR (rabia.cakir@yildiz.edu.tr)

Res. Assist. Hilal ÇALIK (hcalik@yildiz.edu.tr)

Res. Assist. Beyza KARACAOĞLU (beyzak@yildiz.edu.tr)

Res. Assist. Nurseda SÜRGİT (nurseda.surgit@yildiz.edu.tr)