Computer engineering focuses on teaching students a wide array of skills that are useful across many different industries. Skills such as software development, coding and cryptography may be utilized in a variety of fields which use technology throughout daily operations.

Universities in Turkey provide either two or four years of education for undergraduate studies, while graduate programs last a minimum of two years. There are around 820 higher education institutions in Turkey including 76 universities with a total student enrollment of over 1 million. The quality of education at the Turkish universities varies greatly, some providing education and facilities on par with internationally renowned schools.