About the Department
Student admission to the Atılım University Department of Nutrition and Dietetics started in 2017. Our Department is the only academic institution to offer undergraduate-level education completely in English in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics in Ankara.
The studies of our department may be classified into two main categories; education and research. The current education programs are offered taking into consideration the awareness of the responsibility in offering a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics; by competent instructors in the field, and with an inter-disciplinary approach.
Our aim for the future alumni of our undergraduate program is to undertake their responsibilities in the light of their information with a professional insight, and the confidence to constantly update themselves at hospitals, polyclinics, public health centers, ministries, catering institutions, food companies, universities and such where they may be employed in positions such as health care professionals, academicians, researchers, directors or policy makers.
Mission
To train dietitians equipped with evidence based knowledge and qualifications in accordance with the framework of international standards, and to provide education, research and consultancy services for the community aiming to protect their general health by adequate, balanced and healthy nutrition.
Vision
To be a leading, exemplary and preferred educational institution which is nationally and internationally recognized with its educational, research and publishing activities that will contribute the healthy development of the community.
News
Asst. Prof. Dr. İrem Çağla Özel met with the students of Kızılcahamam İbn-i Sina Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School....
Read MoreAsst. Prof. Özlem Çetiner’s article titled “Development and Validation of the Athlete Food Insecurity Scale (AFIS)” has been accepted for publication in the journal Nutrients....
Read MoreResearch Assistant Eylül Sağun attended the 4th Nutrition and Metabolism Symposium, held on April 2–3, 2026...
Read MoreResearch Assistant Dilara Berşan Konyalıgil’s article titled “Malnutrition, diet quality, and psychological well-being in older adults: a hospital outpatient study” has been accepted for publication in the journal BMC Geriatrics....
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We successfully held our event titled “Changes in Dietary Habits in Ankara Over the Last Five Years: A Dietitian’s Perspective” with great participation and a pleasant atmosphere....
Read MoreOur talk titled “The Master’s Degree Process Abroad” was held with the participation of Dietitian Fatih Aydoğan, one of our department’s alumni....
Read MoreSecretary General of the TDD, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hande Mortaş, Met with Our Students...
Read MoreResearch Assistant Dilara Berşan Konyalıgil participated in the 3rd National Surgical Oncology Symposium, held on 20–22 November 2025....
Read MoreWe are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our 2022 graduate, Ceren Özgül....
Read MoreActivities
“Breaking Into Research as a Student” Join medical student and researcher Yusuf Jamil as he shares practical insights on how to get involved in research during your studies, navigate innovation, and benefit from internal support programs.
Cengiz Yenerim Hall (Blue Hall) - Faculty of Business
30 April 2026, 14:30 - 15:30
Showcase the unique flavors of your culture at our International Cooking Contest!
Principles of Nutrition Lab
21 April 2026, 13:22 - 13:22
The event titled "The Iran War and China: Economic Interests, Geopolitical Balances," featuring Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilgün ELİKÜÇÜK YILDIRIM, organized by the International Relations Department was held on April 20. We thank Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilgün ELİKÜÇÜK YILDIRIM for her contributions to our event.
Lamia Ergenekon Conference Hall
19-20 April 2026, 13:30 - 14:30
The Lydian Palace of the Ancient City of Sardis: Early Beginnings and Final Destruction will be delivered by Dr. Will BRUCE, Faculty Member at the University of Kansas, USA.
Kemal Zaim Conferance Hall (School Of Engineering, 2nd Floor)
16 April 2026, 14:30 - 15:30
REASONS OF BRAIN DRAIN AMONG PHYSICIANS: A FIELD STUDY Guest Speakers: PROF. DR. DİLAVER TENGİLİMOĞLU Chairperson at Department of Business PROF. DR. ELİF EŞİYOK BARUT Vice Dean of the School of Business
School of Business – Cengiz Yenerim Conference Hall
16 April 2026, 14:30 - 14:30
All interested participants are invited to this event, where changes in dietary habits in Ankara over the last five years will be discussed.
17 March 2026, 14:17 - 14:17
Orhan Zaim Conference Hall
11 March 2026, 14:00 - 15:00
The Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences: Online Seminar Series
Zoom - Online
09 March 2026, 10:30 - 12:00
GLOBAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AFTER THE NEW WORLD ORDER – MODERNISM (NEOLIBERAL ORDER – POSTMODERNISM) Guest Speaker: PROF. DR. AHMET SALTIK MD, BA, LLM
School of Medicine Conference Hall, Floor: -1
05 March 2026, 14:30 - 14:30
Announcements
Physiology and Anatomy classes will be open in the summer school. Please review the details of the announcement for the issues regarding taking the courses that are not offered in Atılım University Summer School from another university.>...
