Pamukkale University educates contemporary, knowledgeable, creative, and entrepreneurial young minds needed by Türkiye and the world in diverse fields such as medicine, engineering, economics and administrative sciences, natural sciences, social sciences, fine arts, educational sciences, and technical education, with its 19 faculties, 6 institutes, 1 school, 17 vocational schools, and 45 research centers.
With all faculties and social facilities located at Kınıklı Campus as well as its units in district centers, Pamukkale University provides modern educational and service environments and advances steadily and decisively toward its goal of becoming an international research university. Our university has adopted the guiding principles of “cooperation,” “globalization,” and “total quality management,” which are key concepts of our era. Placing great importance on international student and academic staff exchanges, the university has signed bilateral cooperation agreements with universities from many countries under programs such as Erasmus+, LLP Erasmus, SED Erasmus, Socrates, Farabi, Mevlana, and Leonardo. Within the scope of mobility, it has ranked among the top 100 universities out of 3,600 universities in EU countries.
PAÜ Technocity (Technopark), which provides scientific solutions to the region’s priority issues while contributing to the R&D activities of industry, serves through publications, patents, and research outputs. As a member of the European University Association, the university offers internationally recognized diplomas through inter-university accredited programs. It also has a modern infrastructure and a library that provides access to national and international electronic databases and periodicals for students and academic staff. Nearly every day, Pamukkale University hosts scientific events such as congresses, symposiums, panels, talks, and concerts. The university also provides well-established solutions for its students’ essential needs such as accommodation, nutrition, and healthcare, receiving full support from the city in these matters.
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Lecturer Koray ALPER
(Department of Archaeology Representative for Students with Disabilities)”
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ARCHAEOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Although it was among the departments established within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the foundation of the university in 1992, it began its activities in December 1997 under the name Department of Archaeology and Art History. On May 8, 2002, it was officially separated as the Department of Archaeology by the Interuniversity Council. In 2022, following the decision of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) to restructure Faculties of Arts and Sciences, the department continued its educational activities under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
The department has four divisions: Prehistory, Protohistory and Near Eastern Archaeology, Classical Archaeology, and Medieval Archaeology. Undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD programs are offered. The language of instruction is Turkish. The duration of the undergraduate program is four years.
Aim of the Department / Program:
To train specialist archaeologists who will perform their profession at the highest level within official units of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and other ministries. The department aims to instill professional and scientific ethics in young scholars who are expected to achieve significant professional success in the future and to contribute effectively to the development of Turkish archaeology, particularly regional archaeology. It also seeks to become a department recognized nationally and internationally in the fields of excavation, research, and restoration through its graduates, preferred by foreign scholars as a place to work, and serving as a showcase for the university.
Admission Requirements:
To obtain the required score in the Equal Weight (EA) category of the national university entrance examination conducted by ÖSYM.
Information on Undergraduate Students’ Entrance Scores (Minimum and Maximum Scores)
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Akademik Yıl
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Quota
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Number of Enrolled Students
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Entrance Score
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Entrance Ranking
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Placement Score Type
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Min
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Max
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Min
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Max
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2024 - 2025
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32
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32
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303.268
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239.692
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328.411
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968.069
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EA
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2023 - 2024
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42
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22
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344.248
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221.463
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181.211
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1264.909
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EA
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2022 - 2023
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41
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41
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368.265
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252.857
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124.966
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842.85
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EA
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2021 - 2022
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41
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12
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286.498
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211.656
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196.049
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569.877
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EA
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2020 - 2021
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41
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41
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332.868
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221.269
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177.564
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859.105
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EA
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Numerical Data Related to the Department / Program
(Number of Academic Staff, Students, and Graduates)
Academic Staff:
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Division of Classical Archaeology: 15
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Division of Protohistory and Near Eastern Archaeology: 3
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Division of Prehistory: 4
Total: 22 academic staff members
Number of Students: 444
Number of Graduates: 17 (Daytime Program: 11, Evening Program: 6)
(2021–2022 Academic Year)
Students must successfully complete all compulsory and elective courses in the curriculum, including mandatory practical training and summer internship, without failing any course. In addition, they must meet the minimum cumulative GPA requirement as specified in the Pamukkale University Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations.
Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree)
Title Awarded to Graduates
Archaeologist
Graduates who successfully fulfill all program requirements are awarded a Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology.
Graduates who receive the title of Archaeologist may work in units affiliated with the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, municipalities, tourism offices, Provincial Directorates of Culture, the Turkish Historical Society, archaeology departments of universities, domestic and international archaeological excavations, and in public or private institutions involved in the preparation of archaeological documentaries for visual media.
In recent years, employment opportunities have also increased within various public projects supported by state and private institutions (such as restoration projects, mining activities, and dam construction works conducted near archaeological sites).
Program Content (Curriculum, Practice, Internship, etc.)
The curriculum includes compulsory and elective courses, as well as mandatory practical training and summer internship, prepared in accordance with Pamukkale University’s undergraduate education regulations. Students who successfully complete these courses are awarded the title of Archaeologist.
The learning outcomes of the curriculum aim to ensure that students:
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Gain knowledge of the fundamental concepts and applied fields of archaeology,
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Contribute to the identification, documentation, excavation, and promotion of the archaeological richness of our country and region,
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Understand related disciplines and identify interdisciplinary relationships,
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Evaluate archaeological heritage within its cultural process and relate it to the present day,
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Develop skills in evaluating archaeological materials and interpreting results,
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Use contemporary techniques, materials, and tools required for archaeological practice,
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Work effectively both within the discipline and in interdisciplinary teams,
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Demonstrate independent thinking, initiative, and creativity,
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Embrace lifelong learning and follow developments in science and technology,
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Express ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral communication,
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Develop professional and ethical responsibility,
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Contribute to raising public awareness about archaeology,
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Protect, preserve, and transmit cultural heritage to future generations and promote it internationally.
Technical Facilities of the Program
Students have the opportunity to gain field experience by participating in archaeological excavations and surveys conducted jointly by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the department.
Within the Department of Archaeology at Pamukkale University, there are:
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6 excavations:
Laodikeia,
Stratonikeia,
Tripolis,
Sillyon,
Colossae,
Çatalhöyük
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1 excavation conducted under Museum Directorate Scientific Consultancy:
Attouda
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3 excavations coordinated by the department:
Hierapolis,
Labraunda,
Aphrodisias
Students may also complete internships in various museums to enhance their professional experience.
Distinctive Features of the Program
The large number of archaeological sites in Denizli Province and the high number of excavations and research projects conducted within the department provide students with extensive internship and post-internship opportunities.
Excavations and research conducted by the Archaeology Institute establish strong collaborations with local governments and public institutions, thereby creating internship and employment opportunities for students. In this respect, the Department of Archaeology at Pamukkale University is a leading institution in its field.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students wishing to transfer horizontally from other higher education institutions in Türkiye are subject to the provisions of the Regulation on Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs, Double Major, Minor, and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer.
Foreign language exemption exams for compulsory foreign language courses are held at the beginning of the fall semester as indicated in the academic calendar.
Students enrolled in departments with a compulsory preparatory class must take placement and proficiency exams before the academic year begins. Based on their scores, they are placed into appropriate levels or exempted from preparatory education.
Progression to Higher Degree Programs
Graduates who successfully complete their undergraduate studies may pursue graduate (Master’s and PhD) programs, provided they obtain a valid score from the ALES examination and demonstrate sufficient English proficiency.
Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment and evaluation methods for each course are detailed in the “Course Plan – ECTS Credits.”
Lecture: Teacher-centered method in which the instructor actively presents the subject.
Discussion: Encourages participation and collective reasoning, fostering critical thinking and democratic attitudes.
Question–Answer: Promotes active engagement and critical thinking through structured questioning.
Field Trip: Extends learning beyond the classroom through direct observation in locations such as museums, libraries, government institutions, mountains, forests, lakes, parks, and excavation sites.
Optional Foreign Language Preparatory Class
Students admitted to the Archaeology program may attend an optional one-year (two semesters) preparatory class before beginning their departmental studies.
All archaeology students have the right to complete internships in excavations, museums, and surveys. The purpose is to reinforce theoretical knowledge through field experience.
Students are not paid during internships; however, accommodation and meals are covered by the excavation or survey directorate, and mandatory insurance is covered by Pamukkale University.
Fieldwork Clothing and Equipment
Students participating in excavations or surveys must wear appropriate field clothing (sun- and dust-protective hat, long-sleeved shirt, trousers, suitable footwear, etc.). Other necessary equipment is provided by the excavation or survey directorate.
Contact Information (Program Administration)
| Title |
Name |
Tel |
Fax |
E-Mail |
| Head of Department |
Prof. Celal Şimşek |
+90 258 296 3559 |
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csimsek@pau.edu.tr |
| Vice Head of Department |
Assoc. Prof. Umay Oğuzhanoğlu Akay |
+90 258 296 3748 |
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uoguzhan@pau.edu.tr |
| Vice Head of Department |
Prof. Dr. Ali Ozan |
+90 258 296 3502 |
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aliozan@pau.edu.tr |