Founded in 1990 by the İzzet Baysal Foundation, our Faculty of Arts and Sciences and its Laboratory Building were among the first established faculties of Abant İzzet Baysal University, founded by Law No. 3837 on July 3, 1992. Since accepting its first students in the Biology Department in 1993, our faculty has dedicated itself to quality education, striving to produce qualified individuals for our society and humanity. Our faculty is honored to be a leading unit at BAİBÜ, carrying the weight of a distinguished history, a developed vision, and a rich culture, and achieving notable success across scientific, academic, administrative, technical, and support services. Drawing on over thirty years of accumulated knowledge, our faculty continues to undertake exemplary work on both national and international scales.
Our faculty comprises a dedicated staff of 75 Professors, 32 Associate Professors, 31 Assistant Professors, 9 Research Assistants, 3 Lecturers, and a support team, totaling 150 academic and 21 administrative-technical-support personnel working full-time.
In the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Science programs include Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; while the Arts programs cover English Language and Literature, English Translation and Interpreting, Psychology, Sociology, History, and Turkish Language and Literature. Additionally, the Social Work Department, though not yet open for enrollment, is also part of our faculty.
In addition to first-shift (daytime) programs, we offer second-shift (evening) programs in History, Sociology, and Turkish Language and Literature. In line with the decision by the Higher Education Council, however, no quotas will be allocated for second-shift programs in public universities starting from the 2024-2025 academic year.
The language of instruction is 100% English in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and Literature, and English Translation and Interpreting Departments; 30% English in the Psychology Department; and 100% Turkish in History, Turkish Language and Literature, and Sociology Departments.
Our faculty encompasses a wide range of academic disciplines within humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Understanding the roles and objectives of these disciplines involves three main perspectives: Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences.
Humanities Perspective: This viewpoint involves studying human culture, history, and values, focusing on understanding the meaning of human experience and life. Humanities emphasize critical thinking, generating new ideas, and developing individual expression and interpretation.
Social Science Perspective: This perspective examines social structures, institutions, and processes, seeking to understand the workings of society and the relationship between individuals and society, addressing issues such as power, inequality, and social change.
Natural Science Perspective: This viewpoint emphasizes studying the physical world and natural phenomena. The natural sciences take on the critical task of understanding the laws governing the universe and include disciplines like physics, chemistry, and biology.
While each perspective may appear distinct, they do not exclude each other. Many academics and students incorporate these diverse viewpoints into their scientific work, enabling interdisciplinary research and holistic approaches to complex problems. Thus, our faculty represents a diverse academic community that approaches problems analytically and critically, values intellectual curiosity, and continuously seeks knowledge to enhance individual and societal well-being.
Student (Graduate) Profiles
Graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences possess an integrated, multifaceted knowledge base, reflecting the interdisciplinary approaches within the faculty. Key qualities and skills generally associated with our graduates include:
Extensive Knowledge Base: Graduates are well-versed in a variety of disciplines within humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, enabling them to approach complex issues from multiple angles.
Critical Thinking Skills: Graduates are skilled at analyzing complex information, identifying relationships between topics, and evaluating evidence and arguments.
Innovation: Graduates can think creatively, propose original ideas, and offer new solutions to complex problems.
Strong Research Skills: Graduates are proficient in designing research projects, analyzing data, and presenting research findings effectively.
Interdisciplinary Perspective: Graduates are equipped to work collaboratively across different fields, offering insights from multiple disciplines to address complex problems.
In summary, a graduate of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences is distinguished by a broad knowledge base, critical and analytical thinking, creativity, strong research skills, and an interdisciplinary approach, all of which lay the foundation for a wide range of career opportunities across various industries.
