MUDEK/ENAEE (Accreditation Officially Approved (September 30, 2023 – September 30, 2026)
 

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Our department, which initiated its efforts in 2011 and was most recently subject to MUDEK External Evaluation in 2023, has successfully obtained MUDEK Accreditation as a result of this evaluation. The accreditation certificates have been formally approved and delivered to our department. The accreditation, previously extended until September 30, 2023, has now been further extended until September 30, 2026, following the latest assessment.

With this accreditation, both the regular and evening undergraduate programs of the Department of Civil Engineering have been accredited for a period of three years. Graduates of these programs will be awarded a EUR-ACE labeled certificate along with their diplomas, ensuring their qualifications are recognized in Europe and the United States. We would like to express our gratitude, first and foremost, to the academic and administrative staff of our department who have contributed significantly to this process; to our Rector and the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, as well as all relevant academic and administrative personnel who have supported the implementation and monitoring of decisions, provided logistical support, and stood by us throughout; to the teaching staff responsible for course delivery; to all institutions and organizations that supported us by participating in meetings and sending representatives; and to all our students, both graduates now in professional life and those continuing their studies. We are immensely proud to share the justified pride of this achievement, which marks a first in this field of expertise in our city and region.

About MUDEK
MUDEK (Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Programs) is a non-governmental organization operating in Turkey with the aim of contributing to the enhancement of the quality of engineering education through accreditation, evaluation, and information activities for engineering programs in various disciplines.

MUDEK was established in 2002 as an independent civil society platform called the Engineering Evaluation Board by the Engineering Deans Council (MDK), which is composed of deans from faculties offering engineering education in Turkey and Northern Cyprus, for the purpose of developing and implementing a detailed evaluation program for undergraduate engineering programs within these faculties.

Except for its administrative staff, all those who serve on MUDEK’s boards, committees, working groups, and accreditation evaluation teams do so voluntarily and without compensation.

Key milestones for MUDEK include:

1. Beginning the evaluation of engineering programs in 2003,
2. Becoming a member of the European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education (ENAEE) in 2006,
3. Gaining legal entity status as a non-governmental organization under the name “Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Programs” on January 25, 2007, while retaining the short name MUDEK,
4. Being officially recognized by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) on November 16, 2007, as a national quality assurance agency for engineering programs with a focus on national, sectoral, and program competencies,
5. Being authorized by ENAEE to award the EUR-ACE Label to accredited engineering education programs as of January 21, 2009,
6. Being admitted as a full member (Full Signatory) of the International Engineering Alliance (IEA) Washington Accord as of June 15, 2011.

National Recognition
MUDEK’s application to the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) on October 31, 2007, was discussed and found appropriate at the General Assembly meeting held on November 16, 2007. According to Article 7/e of the relevant regulation, it was decided that MUDEK would be recognized as a national quality assurance agency for engineering programs in higher education institutions, focused on national, sectoral, and program competencies, and would be granted a Quality Assessment Certificate valid for five years.
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International Membership and Authorization
Since November 17, 2006, MUDEK has been a full member of ENAEE (European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education).
By decision of the ENAEE Administrative Council dated January 21, 2009, MUDEK was authorized to award the EUR-ACE Label. MÜDEK became the 7th accreditation agency to be granted this authority. The conditions for MUDEK’s authorization to award the EUR-ACE Label are as follows:

1. Valid for the full term (5 years),
2. Applicable to the accreditation of first cycle (bachelor’s) programs,
3. Applicable to programs accredited by MÜDEK after January 21, 2009.
4. Since June 15, 2011, MUDEK has also been recognized as a full member (Full Signatory) of the IEA (International Engineering Alliance) Washington Accord.

What is EUR-ACE?
EUR-ACE is a set of standards that defines criteria for the accreditation of engineering degree programs. Engineering programs that meet these standards are awarded the EUR-ACE label.
In 2009, MÜDEK was authorized by the European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education (ENAEE) to award the EUR-ACE label to the engineering programs it accredits, becoming the 7th agency in Europe to receive this authorization.

What are the benefits of the EUR-ACE Label for engineering students and graduates?
The EUR-ACE® label certifies that engineering programs comply with both European and international standards, ensuring their recognition by European employers.

1. The EUR-ACE® label facilitates applications to master's and doctoral programs at other higher education institutions.
2. In countries where the engineering profession is regulated, EUR-ACE® labeled programs satisfy the educational requirements needed to become a registered or chartered engineer.
3. For professional qualification recognition, the EUR-ACE® label is promoted by the EU Directive as a facilitator for the postgraduate mobility of graduates from EUR-ACE® labeled programs.
4. The EUR-ACE® label is endorsed by FEANI (European Federation of National Engineering Associations) as a recommended educational standard, for instance, as a requirement for the Eur Ing title.
5. Programs with the EUR-ACE® label are automatically included in FEANI’s list of educational requirements for the Eur Ing designation.