Republic of Turkey
Bursa Uludağ University
İznik Vocational School
Department of Architecture and Urban Planning
Surveying and Cadastre Program 

General Information
Surveying and Cadastre Program began its educational activities in the 2005-2006 academic year. It is a two-year associate degree program that trains qualified technical personnel required by the surveying/cartography and cadastre sectors.
The program offers theoretical knowledge and intensive practical experience over a four-semester education period. Training is provided in areas such as Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, electronic measuring instruments, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and modern mapping software.
Our students gain sectoral experience by completing a mandatory 30 work-day internship in public institutions or the private sector. Upon graduation, they receive the title of "Map and Cadastre Technician" and take on roles in public institutions and the private sector in fields such as urban and development plan implementations, cadastral surveys (land registry), topographic map production, road and infrastructure projects, and land consolidation,
Theoretical courses in the program are delivered in the vocational school's classrooms, while applied/practical courses are conducted in computer laboratories and in the field (fieldwork). Students complete their applied courses with a 30-work-day internship.
The program is staffed by 2 Lecturers.
The program's equipment includes 3 GPS units, 4 Electronic Total Stations, 6 Levels, and 5 Electronic Theodolites.
Degree Awarded
Upon successful completion of the program and fulfillment of the program proficiencies, an Associate Degree Diploma with the title of "Surveying and Cadastre Technician" is awarded.
Admission and Registration Requirements
Candidates holding a high school or equivalent diploma are entitled to register for our program based on the score they obtain from the Basic Proficiency Test (TYT) within Turkey's Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS).
Program Proficiencies
Possess the ability to analyze the fundamental subjects of mapping and cadastre operations and provide solutions to professional problems with analytical thinking skills.
Possess the knowledge and skills to use conventional and modern measuring instruments and to perform fast and precise measurements according to contemporary surveying methods.
Possess knowledge of classical map drawing methods and the ability to effectively use computer-aided drafting and other CAD applications.
Possess sufficient knowledge and application skills in matters based on property rights, such as cadastral surveying, expropriation, and land consolidation.
Possess knowledge regarding map production using Photogrammetric and Remote Sensing methods.
Possess sufficient knowledge and the ability to apply Space-based measurement techniques (e.g., satellite geodesy) that are increasingly prevalent in the mapping sector.
Possess the technical and legal knowledge and application skills required for planning, urban and rural area arrangements, and development/zoning plan implementations.
Possess sufficient knowledge and skills for the digitization of cadastral parcels, transfer to a computer environment, and the research and collection of all spatial data required in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Possess the ability to work effectively individually and in team settings, and the self-confidence to assume disciplined responsibility.
Strive to monitor scientific and technological developments and constantly renew oneself, with the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.
Adhere to professional and social ethical values.
Effectively use the Turkish language in verbal and written communication.
Program Aim
The Surveying and Cadastre Program aims to train technical personnel who will undertake the production of maps at all scales using GPS technology and electronic measuring instruments, and who will be involved in the survey and implementation of engineering projects such as urban and development planning, cadastre, topographic maps, highways, and railways.
Program Learning Objectives
The program aims to train qualified technical personnel who act as a bridge between engineers and technicians in the mapping sector and who can meet the demands of public institutions and the private sector in the field of cartography. The goal is to produce Surveying and Cadastre Technicians who have developed professional knowledge and skills, can follow technological advancements, embrace the spirit of teamwork, communicate effectively, and fulfill their responsibilities within the framework of professional ethical values.
Graduate Employment Profiles
The employment opportunities for graduates of the Surveying and Cadastre Program are quite broad and diverse. Graduates can work successfully in both the public and private sectors, in line with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills they have acquired.
Public Sector Employment Opportunities
Our graduates have the opportunity to be employed in many public institutions via the KPSS (Public Personnel Selection Examination). These institutions include:
Central Public Institutions:
General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre (TKGM)
Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSİ)
General Directorate of Highways
Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD)
General Directorate of National Real Estate (Milli Emlak)
General Command of Mapping (Harita Genel Komutanlığı)
General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration (MTA)
Housing Development Administration (TOKİ)
Local Governments:
Metropolitan Municipalities
Provincial and District Municipalities (Zoning/Development, Public Works, Infrastructure Directorates)
Municipal Utility Companies
Public Economic Enterprises:
Turkish State Railways (TCDD)
Petroleum Pipeline Corporation (BOTAŞ)
Turkish Electricity Distribution Co. (TEDAŞ)
Turkish Electricity Transmission Co. (TEİAŞ)
Water and sewerage administrations
Gas distribution companies
Turkish Coal Enterprises (TKI)
Private Sector Employment Opportunities
Our graduates also have wide-ranging employment opportunities in the private sector:
Engineering and Surveying Services:
Licensed Cadastre and Mapping Offices (LİHKAP)
Mapping/Surveying production companies
Geodesy and Photogrammetry firms
Geographic Information System (GIS) companies
Remote Sensing and mapping technology firms
Construction and Real Estate Sector:
Construction companies
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
CMB licensed Real Estate Appraisal Companies
Real Estate Development firms
Companies implementing infrastructure projects
Finance and Banking:
Public and private banks
Insurance companies
Leasing firms
Real estate finance institutions
Other Sectors:
Mining companies
Energy sector firms
Telecommunication companies
Logistics and transport firms
Technology and software development companies
Working Areas of Graduates
In line with the competencies they acquire, our program graduates can operate in the following areas:
Topographic map production and updating
Cadastral map studies
Creation of Digital Terrain Models (DTM)
Geographic Information System (GIS) applications
Real estate appraisal studies
Land surveying and staking-out (application) operations
Preparation and implementation of map-based projects
Geodetic measurement and calculation operations
Remote Sensing and image processing
As-built drawing/map production
Development/Zoning plan implementations
Support for development plan preparation processes
Mapping support for infrastructure projects
Land consolidation projects
Licensure Completion Programs
As our graduates gain experience in their professional lives, they can continue their education through licensure completion programs in the fields they wish to specialize in, and pursue career development in areas such as Surveying Engineering, Geodesy and Photogrammetry Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, City and Regional Planning, Environmental Engineering, Forestry Engineering, and Geological Engineering.
Exams, Measurement, and Evaluation
Every student is required to register for courses at the beginning of the semester and must have attended at least 70% of the theoretical lessons and 80% of the practical applications to be eligible to take the final exam. Students are subject to at least 1 midterm exam and a final exam for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, lab exams, quizzes, etc., may also be considered as the midterm grade) to the final success grade is 40%, and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. All exams are graded out of 100 points. There is a requirement to score at least 50 points on the final exam. Students who receive one of the letter grades AA, BA, BB, CB, and CC are considered successful in that course. DC and DD grades are conditionally passing grades. For a student to pass a course with a DC or DD grade, their General Grade Point Average (GPA) must be at least 2.0.
Graduation Requirements
To obtain an associate degree from the Surveying and Cadastre Program, students must successfully complete all compulsory and elective courses (a total of 120 ECTS credits) and have a minimum General Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.00 out of 4.00. Additionally, the condition of completing a 30-day internship is required for graduation. Students who successfully complete all courses in the 2-year education plan and have a minimum of 120 ECTS are entitled to graduate.
Classrooms
Our vocational school features technologically equipped classrooms (with projectors and internet connection), an internet-connected computer laboratory, a library, a conference hall, and a surveying laboratory.