As the human factor gains increasing importance globally and in our country, the need for the science of psychology has grown rapidly. Established in 2008 in response to this need, the Başkent University Department of Psychology aims to be an exemplary department with international accreditation at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, and to play an active role in solving our country's problems.

The mission of the Başkent University Department of Psychology is to create the academic, scientific, and social environment necessary to train psychologists equipped with fundamental psychological knowledge and skills. In line with this mission, the department also aims to provide the necessary environment for its graduates and faculty members to sustain their dedicated professional practices, academic studies, and scientific research, continually raising their standards. The vision of the Başkent University Department of Psychology is to equip its students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes throughout their education, ensuring its graduates are among the best in the field.

The primary goal of the Başkent University Department of Psychology is to educate professionals who possess in-depth knowledge in psychology and related disciplines, and who are equipped with competencies in scientific research design, data analysis, and reporting at international standards. It is intended that these individuals effectively use research methods to apply their acquired knowledge toward solving social problems from a critical and creative perspective. The ultimate aim is for our graduates, who communicate effectively, are sensitive to professional ethical values, and possess high personal awareness, to integrate the principle of lifelong continuous development into their lives.