Founded in 1967 as the first Department of Statistics in Türkiye, the Department of Statistics at Hacettepe University continues its activities under the motto “To the leading edge...Toward being the best...”, striving for excellence as a nationally and internationally recognized and preferred institution through:

A management approach based on its vision, mission, and strategic plans,
A strong and dynamic academic and research staff,
Advanced technical and physical infrastructure,
National and international collaborations.

Departments

Applied Statistics
Statistical Theory
Operations Research
Risk Analysis
Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes
Statistical Information Systems

Undergraduate Program

The primary objective of the Undergraduate Program in Statistics is to educate individuals who possess a solid foundation in statistical theory and methods based on mathematical principles, as well as knowledge in technical fields such as Operations Research, Risk Analysis, Actuarial Sciences, Quality Management, Computer Science, and Statistical Information Systems. Graduates are expected to be capable of developing scientific solutions to problems arising in various application areas.

Another important goal of the program is to train qualified statisticians who are proficient in modern concepts such as data mining and big data, and who can effectively use information technologies and statistical software packages for conducting research, planning studies, implementing projects, analyzing data, and interpreting results. Furthermore, the program provides a strong foundation for students who wish to pursue academic and research careers in statistics.

In accordance with these objectives, the curriculum includes a comprehensive set of required courses in Mathematics, Statistical Theory and Methods, Operations Research, Computer Programming, and English. The elective course group offers specialized courses directly related to the department’s academic divisions, including Applied Statistics, Statistical Theory, Operations Research, Probability and Stochastic Processes, Statistical Information Systems, and Risk Analysis.

The Social Science Electives group includes courses in Economics, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, and Business Administration. Contemporary educational approaches emphasize the importance of students in the natural sciences gaining exposure to the social sciences. Accordingly, students are given the opportunity to take courses from these disciplines, which are offered by the respective departments.

One of the most distinctive features of the Statistics Undergraduate Program is the flexibility it provides. Students are able to choose professional electives, minor-area courses, and social science electives according to their individual interests and career goals. This structure allows students the freedom to specialize in areas that best match their aspirations.

Career Opportunities

Throughout their studies, students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to collect data, perform statistical analyses, and make forecasts in fields such as Economics, Operations Research, Biology, Health Sciences, and the Social Sciences. They also gain competencies in computer programming, computer systems, decision-making processes, project evaluation, production planning, and inventory control.

Graduates of the Department of Statistics have extensive employment opportunities in both public and private sector organizations, particularly within research, planning, and analytical units. Information about the institutions and organizations where our graduates are employed can be found on the department’s alumni information page.