Double Major

The Double Major Program allows students to obtain a second undergraduate degree in a different field in addition to their major program. Thus, students will have two separate undergraduate diplomas upon graduation.

Application Time

• Detailed information for the application is available at https://oidb.gidatarim.edu.tr/ and https://www.gidatarim.edu.tr/yonetmelikler-ve-yonergeler.

Application Requirements

• Completion of all required courses until the application,
• At least C-, D or higher grades must be obtained in these courses,
• Receiving an S grade in courses for which letter grades are not given,
• A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00,
• The student must be in the top 20% of the success ranking of the class in which he/she is enrolled.
• Students who do not make it into the success ranking can apply if they have the base score of the program they want to double major in the relevant year.
• For applications to programs that require success ranking, the success ranking requirement determined by YÖK must be met.

Departments for Double Major

• Interior Architecture
• Software Engineering
• Management Information Systems

Graduation and Diploma

Students who successfully complete the Double Major Program are awarded two separate undergraduate diplomas.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the difference between a double major and a minor?
A double major allows students to earn a second bachelor's degree.
In a minor program, students only receive a certificate in an additional field.

2. How do I apply for the double major program?
Applications are made through the Registrar's Office within the announced academic calendar.

3. How are double major courses selected?
Students are responsible for the compulsory and elective courses in the course plan of the department they double major in. Course selection is made at the beginning of each semester with the approval of the academic advisor.

4. How long does it take to complete the double major program?
The duration may vary depending on the student's major course load and the course intensity in the double major program. In general, students may take 1-2 semesters longer.

5. How is the double major indicated on the graduation certificate?
Students who successfully complete a double major are awarded two separate undergraduate diplomas. One of the diplomas belongs to the major and the other to the double major program.