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Why Study Geophysics?
A Guide for New High-School Graduates · July 2026
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Why Study Geophysics?

Want to understand earthquakes, see beneath the surface, and get to know our planet a little better? This guide is for you.

🌍 For the Curious 🎓 For New Graduates 🎉 100th-Anniversary Special
Why Study Geophysics? — Prof. Dr. Ali Osman Öncel
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📅 July 2026 ⏱️ ~4 min read ✍️ Guide 📡 JeoTurizm EduPanel

In Short

Geophysics is an exciting field that studies earthquakes, what lies beneath our feet, and the processes that shape our planet. 2026 marks the 100th year of this education in Türkiye, where it began at Istanbul University (today continuing at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa) — and a newly rebuilt, earthquake-resistant building is waiting for you.

🎓 Note: Around the world, some universities offer this field as “Geophysics” (a science), while others offer it as “Geophysical Engineering” (an independent engineering degree). This article focuses on Geophysical Engineering as taught in Türkiye.

📍 Who this is for: high-school graduates — and their families — choosing a degree program during the 2026 admissions season.

📚 Case Study: Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
1926
Founding Year
At Istanbul University
100
Years of Education
2026 = 100th Year
ABET-style
MÜDEK Accreditation
Quality Assurance
30%
Taught in English
+ Prep-Year Program
🎓 A Message for Students Choosing Their University Major: Geophysics is more than a degree program — it's the art of reading the Earth. I'm here to guide you on this journey.
“I'm ready to accompany every young person who wants to learn about our world.” — Prof. Dr. Ali Osman Öncel
📢 We're Moving Into a New Building: We will be teaching in a safe, modern building, rebuilt in accordance with Türkiye's 2018 seismic code (TBEC 2018). We invite all candidates interested in earthquake science and seismology — our department also houses a Seismology division — to consider us. If you have time, come see the new building for yourself.
📅 Admissions Open Days 2026: Visit us on 30 July – 1 August 2026, 09:30–16:30, at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa's Avcılar Campus, Rectorate Building B. See the department and the new building in person, and ask your questions face to face.
🎯 Why Study Geophysics?
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Jobs Around the World

Demand for geophysicists working on earthquake science, in Türkiye and worldwide, keeps growing.

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The Latest Technology

Satellites, GPS, AI-assisted seismic analysis... geophysics sits right at the frontier of technology.

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The Founding University

Istanbul University is the founding university of geophysical engineering education in Türkiye; this program has run continuously since 1926.

MÜDEK Accreditation + 30% English

The program is MÜDEK-accredited; a prep-year and 30% English-language instruction prepare you for international opportunities.

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📖 Go Deeper

🏛 The History and Future of Geophysical Engineering — Prof. Dr. Ömer Alptekin's perspective
📚 Geophysics and Seismology Education — on teaching methods and future skills

🌐 Professional Organizations

🇹🇷 Chamber of Geophysical Engineers (Türkiye) · 🇺🇸 AGU · 🇺🇸 SSA · 🇪🇺 EGU · 🇯🇵 Seismological Society of Japan · 🇨🇦 CGU

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Prof. Dr. Ali Osman Öncel
Earthquake Seismologist · Geophysical Engineer · Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
From Edinburgh to Istanbul; from subsurface data to field narratives — the journey of a researcher who brings science and people together. I'm ready to accompany every young person who wants to learn about our world.
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