Dokuz Eylül University Continuous Education Center – DESEM

DESEM, has been working on a mission of inclusive and qualified lifelong education opportunities that can be accessed by every individual within the society since its establishment in 1998. Also, directs the activities of the University in cooperation with all units, internal and external stakeholders, taking into account the goals stipulated by the higher policy documents and the strategic priorities of the University.

Along with digitalizing majority of its services, DESEM offers perpetual education and self-improvement programs aside from the education provided by the Dokuz Eylül University in every level of higher education (Undergraduate, Bachelor and Masters) along with research activities in various fields in order to raising qualified human resources. DESEM keeps shaping its services, adapting with the changing conditions and needs of individuals and its located in Rectorate building which is one of the Cultural Heritage Sites of İzmir. In addition to face-to-face trainings, online and mixed programs DESEM continues the mission of spreading up-to-date and universal knowledge by reaching larger audiences regardless of space, and increase the success graph every year. 

Utilizing the academic and scientific resources of Dokuz Eylül University, DESEM offers industry-leading training programs, training consultancy services and corporate training solutions. In this direction, it takes important steps to establish University-Industry collaborations and strengthen these collaborations to improve vocational and technical training. These collaborations both contribute to the training of the qualified workforce needed by the industrial sector and increase the applied research and innovation capacity of the university.

DESEM organizes certified programs in different scopes such as vocational and career development programs as well as foreign language and exam preparation training programs. DESEM also designs special programs for institutions in line with program demands that stand out among companies such as; Micro MBA (Master of Business Administration) and Executive Micro MBA programs. DESEM offers programs that are carried out face-to-face, online or mixed. DESEM also encourages social participation and cultural interaction with the public and free “Culture-Art DESEM” events organized by Dokuz Eylül University to contribute to its cultural and artistic development. DESEM, which contributes to the protection and promotion of regional and national cultural heritage with these activities, appeals to adults of all ages and interest groups.