Kocaeli Sağlık ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi Psikoloji Bölümü gave its first graduates

Kocaeli Sağlık ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi (KOSTÜ) has reached an important turning point in its academic history by introducing the first graduates of the Psikoloji Bölümü to academic life during the 2025-2026 academic year graduation ceremony. Characterized as the only Psikoloji Bölümü within the university, the students trained in this unit became eligible to receive their diplomas at a ceremony held following the completion of their undergraduate education. As this was the department's first graduation, a highly enthusiastic and meaningful atmosphere was observed to dominate the ceremony, marking an unforgettable day with the participation of academicians and student families. The university administration emphasized that this initial success is an indicator of solid steps taken in educational life and that the department will sign even more successful works in the coming periods.

One of the events that stood out and attracted the most attention on the graduation ceremony's agenda was a student from the Psikoloji Bölümü making a mark with a great achievement by becoming the university's top graduate. By demonstrating superior academic performance, grade point average, and success throughout the undergraduate education period, the mentioned student stood out as the top student not only from their own department but from among all departments of the university. This situation was evaluated as an important development proving how high the education quality and student success are, despite the department graduating its first students. The student's success was received with great pride and appreciation by the academicians at the ceremony.

The fact that the top graduate of the university came from the Psikoloji Bölümü was interpreted as a highly important datum in terms of the education quality of that department, creating a source of motivation that encourages other students. The fact that the Psikoloji Bölümü holds the title of being the only Psikoloji Bölümü in Kocaeli shows that it fills an important gap in psychology education in the city and provides qualified human power to the region. It has been confirmed once again that when the education curriculum provided in the department, the expertise of the faculty members, and the efforts of the students come together, such brilliant successes will emerge. Thus, it has been revealed that it is not only a new department but also a quality education center.

In the evaluations made following the ceremony, it was stated that Kocaeli Sağlık ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi continues to develop and achieves new successes in the academic field every day, painting a positive picture for the future. The first graduates embarking on their academic and professional lives will also positively reflect on the expansion of the university's alumni network and the increase of the institution's prestige. Additionally, this first graduation ceremony of the Psikoloji Bölümü was accepted as a promising start for the department's future plans and potential, and it was desired for other students to progress on this path as well. The department headquarter expressed that this success was not a coincidence and was the result of systematic work.

Considering the fact that psychology is of vital importance for public health today and the need for trained human power in this field increases day by day, the first graduates of Kocaeli Sağlık ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi are of quite critical importance. The establishment of this department within the university and graduating students in a short time provide serious added value to the academic and social development of the region. It is hoped that future graduates will continue the success of this first generation and represent the university in the best way in different fields. This event is also seen as a driving force regarding the academic path followed by health and technology-focused universities in different regions of Turkey.