The Department of Food Processing at Bandırma Vocational School, Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, is dedicated to educating highly qualified technical professionals for the food industry. Through a practice-oriented education model, strong industry collaboration, and modern laboratory facilities, we equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required by today's food sector.

Our department offers two associate degree programs:

• Food Technology
• Meat and Meat Products Technology

The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical training, enabling students to gain hands-on experience in food production, quality control, food safety, food analysis, and industrial applications. Through our 3+1 education model, students spend one semester in workplace training, allowing them to develop professional experience before graduation.

Supported by an experienced academic staff, our programs aim to prepare graduates who are innovative, ethically responsible, solution-oriented, and capable of adapting to rapidly evolving technologies within the food industry.

Our quality policy is based on:

• Student-centered education and training
• Scientific and technological advancement
• Continuous improvement of academic quality
• Effective collaboration with stakeholders
• Ethical values and professional responsibility
• Innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility
• Excellence in teaching, research, and professional practice

By maintaining these principles, we aim to provide an educational environment that supports academic success, professional development, and lifelong learning.

Why Choose Us?

• Strong university–industry collaboration
• Modern laboratories and practical training opportunities
• Workplace training and professional experience before graduation
• Qualified and experienced academic staff
• Education focused on food safety, quality, and sustainability
• Opportunities for vertical transfer to undergraduate programs
• Career-oriented curriculum aligned with industry needs

Career Opportunities

Graduates of our programs can pursue careers in:

• Food Production Facilities
• Quality Control and Quality Assurance Laboratories
• Meat and Meat Products Processing Plants
• Food Inspection and Regulatory Institutions
• Research and Development (R&D) Units
• Food Retail and Supply Chain Management
• Food Safety and Hygiene Services

Graduates may also continue their education through the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS) and pursue undergraduate studies in relevant disciplines such as Food Engineering, Food Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Agricultural Biotechnology, and related fields.