Cooperative Education Course (CO-OP)
Students of the Department of Photonics are required to complete an internship to graduate from the 4-year undergraduate program.
The internship must last at least 30 working days and cannot be divided into multiple periods. The Photonics Department Internship course is listed as PHOT400 and is taken after the 8th semester. Students who meet the necessary requirements can complete their internships at organizations operating in the field of photonics with the approval of the responsible faculty member.
The primary goal of the internship is to complement the theoretical knowledge acquired in the Department of Photonics with practical skills and experience while providing insight into how this knowledge is applied in the industry.
In addition to the mandatory internship, our department offers a Cooperative Education Course (CO-OP) with the course code PHOT499. This course aims to provide students with knowledge about photonics applications and to enhance this knowledge through hands-on experience in industrial settings.
The table below lists the institutions, organizations, and research groups where our students have completed their internships or worked as part of the CO-OP course.
Documents Required for Internship
Documents Required for Internship
2- Information Form on Unemployment Fund Contribution to Internship Fees
If the internship is to be conducted at a private sector organization (not a public institution), this form must be completed.
4- Photocopy of ID Card (Front and Back)
5- 1 Passport Sized Photograph
Documents Required for Internship Evaluation
Important Points To Consider When Filling Out The Forms:
1-) After downloading the Internship Application Form, fill in your personal information, the requested details about the organization where you will complete your internship, and the start and end dates of the internship (if known) on your computer. Then, print two copies of the completed form.
2-) After completing all the required information in the Internship Application Form, submit it to the Department Secretariat for approval by your Department Internship Coordinator and Department Head.
3-) Download the Information Form on Unemployment Fund Contribution to Internship Fees and fill in all the requested details on your computer.
4-) After receiving both signed copies of the Internship Application Form from your Department Internship Coordinator and Department Head, have them approved by the organization where you will complete your internship. Also, have the Information Form on Unemployment Fund Contribution to Internship Fees approved by the organization. The form must be completed accurately, with the company’s stamp and signature on the appropriate sections.
5-) After the company’s approval, leave one original copy of the Internship Application Form with the company and submit the other copy, along with the approved Information Form on Unemployment Fund Contribution to Internship Fees, to the Department Secretariat. Forms sent via photocopy or fax will not be accepted for initiating internship procedures. Students doing internships outside the city can send the original form by cargo or post after getting it approved by the company and contact the Department Secretariat for further assistance.
6-) If the company where you will complete your internship has provided you with a document confirming their acceptance of your internship application, and the document has the company official’s signature and stamp, you can submit this document (without the need for additional approval) by attaching the original to the Internship Application Form and submitting it to the Department Secretariat.
For detailed information: İzmir Institute of Technology, Faculty of Science.
Note:
Your internship documents must be submitted to the Department Secretariat at least 15 days before the start date of the internship. For documents sent by mail, the date of receipt by the Department Secretariat will be considered, not the mailing date. We are not responsible for any potential delays in mail delivery.
The primary goal of the internship is to enhance students’ practical knowledge and experience, complementing the theoretical foundation gained in the Photonics Department, while providing insights into the industry’s application of this knowledge.
It is also recommended that Photonics students and prospective graduates contact the IZTECH Career Office, which helps manage internship and job search processes through university-private sector and university-public sector collaborations.
Cooperative Education Course (CO-OP)
Documents required for Cooperative Education Course
3- Copy of Identity Card Front and Back