Career Opportunities
Computer engineers design, develop, and implement computer technologies for a wide range of applications, including industrial, commercial, military, and consumer use. As more products incorporate or interact with computers, computer engineers work to enhance quality of life while also considering production and distribution costs.
Computer engineers can find employment in various fields, from government to the private sector and from education to consultancy. It is even challenging to find a company that does not require computer engineering for its products and systems. Today, computer engineers work in new application areas such as digital television and photography, virtual meeting technologies, smart highways, control systems, new automotive technologies, smartphones, security systems, telescopes, airplanes, and spacecraft. They often collaborate with other engineers and professionals from different disciplines.
Some sectors and companies that prefer computer engineers are listed below:
Software: Development of software products and services
- International Companies: Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Facebook
Telecommunications: Computer networks, wireless sensor networks, smart grids, smartphones
- Companies in Turkey: Avea, Vodafone, Turkcell, Türk Telekom, Netaş, Grid Telekom, Turksat
- International Companies: Alcatel, Nokia, AT&T Labs Research, Cisco Systems, Nortel Networks
Defense Industry: Information management systems, decision support systems
- Companies in Turkey: TAİ, Aselsan, Havelsan, Roketsan, STM, TUSAŞ
Banking and Finance: Customer services, internet banking, ATMs, stock market, investment decisions, insurance planning
- Companies in Turkey: Akbank, Vakıfbank, Yapı Kredi, Finansbank, Türkiye Finans, Garanti Teknoloji
Consumer Electronics: Televisions, DVD players, home appliances, smartphones, computers
- Companies in Turkey: Arçelik, Vestel, Beko
- International Companies: Sony, Bosch, Apple, IBM, Siemens, HP
Automotive Sector: Automobile manufacturing and production planning
- Companies in Turkey: Ford Otosan, Oyak Renault, Tofaş, Toyota.
Transportation: Transportation services, flight planning
- Companies in Turkey: Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Atlas Jet, bus companies
Others: Computer engineers can work in almost every sector, including healthcare, the internet, and tourism.
In addition to the job opportunities mentioned above, graduates of Computer Engineering also have the chance to pursue an academic career. They can work as research assistants, postdoctoral researchers, research scientists, assistant professors, associate professors, and professors at various research institutions and universities around the world.
Finally, graduates of Computer Engineering can choose the path of entrepreneurship, bringing their innovative ideas and projects to life by establishing their own companies. The knowledge, skills, and vision gained from the Computer Engineering Department will enable them to analyze the risks involved in entrepreneurship more effectively, allowing for scientific, accurate, and timely decision-making.
International Opportunities
International Internship
An international internship is an activity within the ERASMUS+ program that allows registered students at higher education institutions to gain practical professional experience by interning at a business or organization abroad. The duration of the activity ranges from 2 to 12 months, and internships can be conducted in any type of institution or organization, public or private, regardless of size, legal status, or the economic sector in which they operate. The aim is to contribute to the modernization of higher education institutions through strategic partnerships, enhance inter-institutional cooperation, and increase the capacities of participating organizations.
The partnership established under AGÜ aims to provide more young people from Kayseri with professional experience abroad, facilitate higher quality education, and allow for the on-site examination of innovative practices that can lead to institutional modernization.
In the summer of 2016, 10 students from our university interned at the following foreign companies and institutions:
- TAV Construction, Ground Services, France (6 Students)
- Exact Trans, Logistics, The Netherlands
- Rosense LTD., Personal Care, United Kingdom
- Barcelona Supercomputing Center, Software Developer, Spain
- GMV-SANLI Gmbh, Maschinenbau, Germany
For more detailed information, please visit our university's Erasmus Office page.
Erasmus+
International training courses supported under the Erasmus+ Youth Programs offer significant opportunities for young people to develop social skills, particularly in teamwork, communication, leadership, change management, crisis management, intercultural awareness, and working in international environments. These training courses, which can last from 2 days to 2 months, are prepared using a non-formal education approach and methods.
For more detailed information, please visit our university's Erasmus Office page.
Youth Factory
The Youth Factory is a youth center focused on educating young people, equipping them with life skills, providing an international vision, encouraging creativity and entrepreneurship, and enabling young people to participate in social life and enjoy learning and producing together.
Unlike other universities, AGÜ has placed youth at the heart of its establishment. For this reason, AGÜ has focused on youth work and non-formal education by establishing a youth structure called the "Youth Factory," which has been officially recognized by the Higher Education Council as a Youth Studies Application and Research Center. This structure aims not only to serve students but also to assist local youth and engage in national and international youth work.
For more detailed information, please visit our university's Youth Factory page.
Career Consultancy
The Career and Professional Development Office provides support and creates opportunities for our students and graduates in their professional careers by:
- Helping them recognize themselves and increase their awareness.
- Assisting them in making career choices that align with their skills, abilities, and desires.
- Providing information on various career options.
- Offering experiences in areas such as interview techniques, cover letter and resume preparation, professional ethics, and career advancement opportunities.
- Facilitating communication with the business world and enabling them to benefit from the experiences of business leaders through guidance, placement, and monitoring programs.
For more information, please visit our Career Office page.