The School of Foreign Languages at Bursa Technical University, a state university in Turkey, commenced its educational activities during the 2011-2012 academic year, initially serving 80 students with a team of 8 instructors in Merinos Campus allocated for Bursa Technical University. Since September 2011, Bursa Technical University's School of Foreign Languages (SFL) has provided a rigorous, high-standard foreign language program. Currently, it serves approximately 781 students, supported by a dedicated team of 49 instructors in Yıldırım Beyazid Campus, Yıldırım, Bursa.

BTU SFL offers the English Preparatory Program in 36 classrooms. Generally, 18-24 students can be accommodated in each classroom. Practicing is the cornerstone of language learning. Therefore, it is crucial to provide learners with a student-centered classroom environment. To promote classroom participation, BTU SFL aims to make their students autonomous learners with pair work activities, group projects, and oral & written presentations in an interactive atmosphere. Class sizes are determined solely by proficiency levels to uphold students' educational rights, with some classes comprising as few as 2–5 students. This approach allows BTU's School of Foreign Languages to excel in accurately placing students in levels that best match their abilities and needs, ensuring a tailored learning experience regardless of class size.

Mission

The mission is to endow our students with the English language knowledge and skills that they will need throughout their undergraduate education and to help them develop into effective, productive, and successful individuals in their academic, social, and professional lives. In this regard, we seek to prepare the necessary foundation for our students to use the knowledge and skills that they have acquired effectively and to ensure the success of our students by strengthening their foreign language reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills while fostering diversity, promoting sustainability, and advancing innovation through cutting-edge education. As such, we aim to contribute to the education, scientific research, and social services of Bursa Technical University.

Vision

In light of our mission stated above, we strive to remove the obstacle of a foreign language in order for our university to hold a distinguished place among institutions of higher education first in Turkey and also among international universities with globally competent graduates who excel in using their English language skills to drive innovation, foster inclusivity, and promote sustainable development. Our vision is for our graduates to obtain positions at the highest level of the national and international arenas by actively using their foreign language skills and knowledge in scientific research, partnerships, and other endeavors. Our vision is to realize these aims with perfection.

Aims

At the BTU SFL, we are committed to providing our students with the highest standard of education. We aim to:

• improve students’ language skills so that they can pursue their academic studies in their departments in English,
• provide foreign language education in a safe and well-equipped environment,
• help students adopt a multicultural perspective through our academic curriculum,
• encourage students to be life-long learners, to respect differences, and to become responsible individuals who care about their environment,
• help students acquire 21st-century skills and technological literacy through our academic curriculum,
• engage students in taking initiative in their learning process,
• improve the quality of teaching and learning for the benefit of our students.

Principles

BTU SFL is a public institution committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment, as outlined in the Turkish Constitution, the Higher Education Law, and relevant regulations. The university ensures equal opportunities for all students and staff in terms of educational and employment policies, respecting the rights of individuals regardless of language, religion, sect, race, ethnicity, gender, identity, class, or political beliefs. Additionally, BTU SFL takes necessary measures to provide a fair and equal learning and working environment for all.

BTU SFL upholds its commitment to academic excellence through high-quality education, research, and innovation. The university adopts a student-centered learning approach, prioritizing students’ needs and experiences. It emphasizes community engagement and collaboration to address local and global challenges while incorporating AI in education to enhance learning. Additionally, our institution promotes sustainability and diversity in its policies, ensuring ethical practices, and maintaining integrity and fairness in academic and institutional endeavors.