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Pusula Brief - 26.01.2026

New Education Regulations for Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, Closure of Specialized Research Centers at Multiple Universities, State Supply Office Tenders for Computer Hardware, and more

Monday, January 26, 2026

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Comprehensive framework established for associate and undergraduate programs

New Education Regulations for Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University


Comprehensive framework established for associate and undergraduate programs


A new regulation has been published outlining the principles for registration, education, and examinations at Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University. Key provisions include the adoption of the ECTS credit system, a maximum course load of 45 ECTS per semester, and mandatory attendance requirements set at 70% for theoretical courses and 80% for applied courses. This regulation repeals the previous version dated 10 April 2017.

([20260126.pdf, 1–10])


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Closure of Specialized Research Centers at Multiple Universities


Regulations repealed for UAV, aviation simulation, and information society centers


The governing regulations for several university research centers have been repealed, effectively ceasing their operations. The affected units include the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems Application and Research Center at Kapadokya University, as well as the Information Society Application Center and the Aviation and Space Modeling and Simulation Center at the Turkish Aeronautical Association University.

([20260126.pdf, 10])


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State Supply Office Tenders for Computer Hardware


500 All-in-One computers to be procured for the Ministry of Agriculture


The State Supply Office (DMO) has opened a domestic market tender to purchase 500 All-in-One computers for the Support Services Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The tender requires a temporary guarantee of at least 3% of the offered price. Bids must be submitted to the DMO Purchase Department No. III by 12:00 on 4 February 2026.

([20260126.pdf, 14])


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Commercial Lease Opportunity at Atatürk Forest Farm


Warehouse facility in Ankara offered for 10-year lease via auction


The Atatürk Forest Farm (AOÇ) Directorate is offering a property in Etimesgut, Ankara, for lease to be used as a storage facility. The property constitutes 612 m² of closed space and 800 m² of open space within a protected site. The estimated monthly rent is set at 180,000 TL + VAT. The lease will be awarded via an open auction scheduled for 14:00 on 9 February 2026.

([20260126.pdf, 15])


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Battalgazi Municipality Announces High-Value Land Sale


Residential plot in Malatya up for auction with estimated value of 18.7 Million TL


The Battalgazi Municipality in Malatya is selling a 4,167 m² residential zoned plot in the Çamurlu neighborhood. The land allows for residential construction up to 22.50 meters in height with a precedent (E) of 1.20. The estimated value is 18,755,865 TL. The tender will be conducted via open bid on 12 February 2026.

([20260126.pdf, 16])


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Major Construction Tender Announced by Hatay Foundations Directorate


"Construction in Return for Flat" project valued at over 1 Billion TL in Arsuz


The Hatay Foundations Regional Directorate has issued a tender for a major construction project on a 42,893 m² plot of land in the Fahura neighborhood of Arsuz. The project utilizes the "Construction in Return for Flat" model. The total estimated construction cost is approximately 1.01 billion TL. The tender requires the contractor to build at least 20 villas (independent units) for the foundation and provide a cash payment of 24,000 TL. The estimated value of the foundation’s share is approximately 680 million TL. Bids are due by 10:00 on 9 February 2026.

([20260126.pdf, 17–20])


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Regional Development Agencies Recruit Experts in Marmara and Mediterranean


BAKA and MARKA open positions for specialists and support staff


Two development agencies have announced recruitment drives for expert personnel. The Batı Akdeniz Development Agency (BAKA) is hiring 4 Experts for Isparta, Antalya, and Burdur in fields including Economics and Engineering. The Doğu Marmara Development Agency (MARKA) is recruiting 5 Experts and 2

Support Personnel for Kocaeli, Sakarya, Düzce, Bolu, and Yalova. Both agencies require valid KPSS and YDS scores.

([20260126.pdf, 28–40])


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Istanbul University Hires Contracted IT Personnel


Senior developer and analyst positions offered with competitive wages


Istanbul University is recruiting 4 contracted IT personnel for its Department of Information Processing. The positions include one Business Analyst, one Front-End Developer, one Senior Front-End Developer, and one .NET Developer. Salaries will be based on multiples of the gross contract wage ceiling (up to 4 times for the .NET developer), contingent on 2024 KPSS and YDS scores.

([20260126.pdf, 41–45])


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Central Bank Publishes Daily Debt Security Values


Indicative prices released for government bonds and lease certificates


The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey has published the daily indicative values for Government Domestic Borrowing Securities (Government Bonds and Treasury Bills) and Lease Certificates for 26 January 2026. The list details pricing for discounted and coupon-bearing securities across various maturities extending to 2037, including fixed-coupon, CPI-indexed, and gold-backed securities.

([20260126.pdf, 53–71])