The undergraduate program involves a preparatory year designed to prepare students to learn English language proficiency which will enable them ultimately to make original research with source materials. The core set of courses permits students to develop a program that will meet personal needs and special career interests. A number of elective courses are offered for students whose interests may develop in other areas. The courses are supported by practical and computer studies. The undergraduate program emphasizes flexibility of choice.
Students can select courses suitable for their own needs during the third year.
In the final year, students carry out an individually supervised research project on a topic of their choice. There are different choices from physical, environmental and human cultural topics, and also courses which combine these two in an environmental approach. Fieldwork modules are undertaken in a variety of locations in Turkey and abroad. In addition to laboratory work every week, students take part in one-day field courses every two weeks. These field studies are normally held at the surrounding areas of the university.