For the KTU Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Directive (Click)
For the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Application Form (Click)
Receipt of Applications for Courses Covered by Recognition of Prior Learning:
02-06 February 2026
All processes related to recognition of prior learning are carried out according to the academic calendar. The courses covered by recognition of prior learning are given in the table below. If you wish to be exempted from any of these courses, you may apply to the department secretariat using the "Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Application Form" provided above.
A student who applies for exemption under items (a) and (c) of the first paragraph of the second article of the Directive must also have registered for the courses from which they wish to be exempt within the period specified in the academic calendar, so that they can continue attending the course(s) if they are found unsuccessful.
Faculty: Of Faculty of Technology
Department: Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
| Course Code and Name | RPL (Exemption exam route) |
RPL (Portfolio submission route) |
RPL (Certificate submission route) |
Date on which the relevant exemption exam will be held / documents will be evaluated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALL SEMESTER | ||||
| EHM1005 Introduction to Computer and Information Systems |
- | - |
Certificate Requirement
Students who have taken at least 60 hours of Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) courses in Basic Computer courses organized by the Ministry of National Education (MEB) or private institutions, passed the exam, and been certified may apply to be considered successful in the relevant course. |
26 September 2025 Time: 13.00 Department Head's Office |
| EHM2023 English Speaking and Writing |
- | - |
Language Proficiency Requirement
Students may apply to be considered successful in the relevant course, provided they hold a document from the Ankara University TÖMER language center proving at least B1 (Intermediate) level, or have scored at least 60 on the YDS or YÖKDİL exams, or at least 5 on IELTS and 72 on TOEFL among international foreign language exams. |
26 September 2025 Time: 13.00 Department Head's Office |
| SPRING SEMESTER | ||||
| EHM1012 Computer Programming and Algorithm Analysis |
- | - |
Programming Certificate
Students who hold at least one certificate/document of a minimum 60-hour MATLAB, C, C#, C++, or Python training may apply to be considered successful in the course. |
11 February 2026 Time: 13.00 Department Head's Office |
| EHM1016 Occupational Health and Safety |
- | - |
OHS Certificate
Occupational safety specialists authorized with a Class A, B, or C certificate by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security under Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331, graduates of an Occupational Health and Safety associate degree program, and persons who have earned a certificate by completing 45 hours of Basic Occupational Health and Safety training at a center authorized by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security and whose certificate is still officially valid may apply to be exempted from this course. |
11 February 2026 Time: 13.00 Department Head's Office |
The Directive on Recognition of Prior Learning was adopted and entered into force by our Senate's decision dated 28.07.2023 and numbered 340-20.
This Directive enables associate, undergraduate, and graduate students enrolled at Karadeniz Technical University to apply to be considered successful in the courses specified below, for the recognition of learning outcomes acquired outside a higher education institution.
Note: For detailed information, you may review the documents above and submit your application on the relevant dates.
27 October 2026
