ABOUT OUR INSTITUTE

Mersin University Institute of Social Sciences was established in 1992 under Law No. 3837 and has been offering graduate education in thesis-based master’s, non-thesis master’s, and doctoral programs since the 1993–1994 academic year.

The Institute currently offers 31 thesis-based master’s programs, 3 non-thesis master’s programs, 9 evening non-thesis master’s programs, 5 distance non-thesis master’s programs, and 20 doctoral programs — totaling academic activities across 34 departments. The Institute operates at the Mersin University Çiftlikköy Campus, Health, Culture and Sports Department Building, Ground Floor (opposite the Faculty of Communication), 33343 Yenişehir/Mersin.

Through its diverse graduate programs, the Institute of Social Sciences aims to train qualified researchers and specialists across various disciplines. By engaging in education, teaching, and research activities, the Institute seeks to contribute to the academic and social development of our country while gaining recognition and prestige at both national and international levels in graduate education.

The Institute employs a total of three academic staff members — one Director and two Vice Directors — as well as one Research Assistant currently serving within the Department of Psychology.

Administratively, the Institute’s staff includes one Secretary, two Chiefs, two Computer Operators, one Attendant, and two Permanent Workers, bringing the total to eight administrative personnel.

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Institute of Social Sciences is to train researchers and specialists who are aware of the needs of our country, sensitive to the requirements of the modern era, equipped with problem-solving and critical thinking skills, capable of effectively applying knowledge production processes in their fields, and who contribute to the universal accumulation of knowledge at both national and international levels.

OUR VISION

The vision of our Institute is to be one of the leading institutes in Turkey that, within the fields of social, human, and administrative sciences, educates academicians, researchers, and expert personnel needed by higher education institutions as well as other research and service organizations — all within the framework of internationally accepted standards.

OUR VALUES

• Having a qualified academic staff,
• Following global developments and sectoral innovations,
• Providing contemporary and up-to-date opportunities that support students’ academic growth while preparing them for professional life in line with global and sectoral changes,
• Cooperating with public institutions and the private sector,
• Conducting cultural and scientific activities to contribute to society.

OUR OBJECTIVES

• The Institute’s research objective is to explore topics in all areas of the social sciences that contribute to Turkey’s scientific, cultural, social, and economic development; to serve the public good; and to offer ideas and recommendations by completing studies required by public institutions.Its research strategy is to increase the number of scientific publications by supporting faculty members’ participation in national and international conferences and to enhance both the quality and number of works presented in national and international artistic events.
• To educate modern, creative, positive-minded, participatory, and productive individuals who can represent their country in the world through the values they create.

FORMER DIRECTORS OF OUR INSTITUTE

• Prof. Dr. Uluğ NUTKU (1992–2001)
• Prof. Dr. Serra DURUGÖNÜL (2001–2006)
• Prof. Dr. Nükhet ADIYEKE (2006–2007)
• Prof. Dr. Mustafa AKSAN (2008–2010)
• Prof. Dr. Nalan YETİM (2011–2014)
• Prof. Dr. Süleyman DEĞİRMEN (2015–2019)
• Prof. Dr. Yusuf Gürhan TOPÇU (2019–2025)