Applications are now being accepted for the Digital University Platform, led by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) and coordinated by Yıldız Technical University and Marmara University. Applications for the program, which includes 16 training modules in the fields of artificial intelligence, data analysis, and green transformation, will be accepted until October 20, 2026. The training is free of charge, and classes will be conducted online. 

Established to cultivate qualified human resources that will contribute to Turkey’s digital transformation process, the Digital University Platform has begun accepting applications for the new term. Led by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) and coordinated by Yıldız Technical University and the Institute of Population and Social Research at Marmara University, the Digital University Platform—which also receives academic support from Boğaziçi University, Istanbul Technical University, and Middle East Technical University, the Digital University Platform aims to enhance participants’ knowledge and skills through courses taught by expert academics in the fields of artificial intelligence, data analysis, and green transformation.

Three Different Schools Comprising 16 Modules

The Digital University Platform offers participants a total of 16 modules across three distinct schools. The training programs offered under the “Artificial Intelligence School,” “Data Analysis School,” and “Green Transition and Sustainability School” will enable participants to develop digital competencies and gain knowledge in various fields of expertise.

3 Modules in the Artificial Intelligence School

Three modules will be offered as part of the Artificial Intelligence School under the titles “Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning,” “Artificial Intelligence: Enabling Tools,” and “Modern Software Development.” The training aims to support participants’ knowledge and skills in the fields of artificial intelligence technologies and modern software development.

7 Training Modules at the Data Analysis School

The Data Analysis School consists of seven modules designed to develop data-driven work and analysis competencies across various disciplines. The program includes training in “Basic Statistics,” “Panel Data,” “Computational Social Sciences,” “Digital Humanities,” “Psychometrics,” “Biostatistics,” and “Data Analytics.”

Six Modules in the Field of Green Transition and Sustainability

Under the Green Transition and Sustainability School, six modules will be offered under the headings “Climate Change and Global Policies,” “Corporate Sustainability,” “Environmental Sustainability,” “Circular Economy and Sustainable Finance Ecosystem,” “Social Sustainability,” and “Clean Energy Technologies.” The training aims to equip participants with knowledge in areas such as sustainability, environmental policies, and clean energy technologies.

The training sessions will be conducted online and free of charge

The training sessions under the Digital University Platform will be held online. Following the common core courses, participants will take modules focused on their chosen fields. Classes will be held once a week for three hours.

There are no prerequisites for participation in the program. Both the application and training processes will be completely free of charge. Each participant may apply for a maximum of two modules; due to limited capacity, applications must be submitted by the specified deadlines.

Applications will be accepted until October 20

Applications for the Digital University Platform began on October 14, 2026. Applicants will have until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to complete their applications. Application results will be announced on October 30, 2026, and the courses will begin on November 3, 2026.

Application requirements, training program, and details:

 https://www.dijitaluniversiteplatformu.org/tr 

About the Digital University Platform

The Digital University Platform was established for the 2026–2027 academic year by expanding the scope of the School of Data Analysis, which was launched in 2025 under the auspices of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). While the program initially focused on data analysis, statistics, artificial intelligence, and digital methods in the social sciences, the new phase brings together the “School of Artificial Intelligence,” the “School of Data Analysis,” and the “School of Green Transition and Sustainability” under one roof. A total of 16 modules will be offered across the three schools. The goal is to develop the digital skills of participants from various fields through free, online training. The platform is being carried out under the coordination of Marmara University’s Institute of Population and Social Research and Yıldız Technical University, with academic contributions from Boğaziçi University, Istanbul Technical University, and Middle East Technical University.