The University Senate is the highest decision-making body on academic matters within the institution. It is chaired by the rector and comprises the vice rectors, deans, directors of institutes and the conservatory, one faculty member elected from each faculty for a term of three years, and up to three directors elected from among the directors of vocational schools. The secretary general attends senate meetings without voting rights and serves as the rapporteur. The university student representative may attend meetings—excluding those concerning academic promotions and appointments—without voting rights. The Senate convenes at least twice during each academic year upon the invitation of the rector.

In accordance with the Higher Education Law No. 2547 and the Regulation on Academic Organization, the duties and responsibilities of the Senate include:

• To approve the university's strategic plan in institutions without a university council,

• To issue university regulations in accordance with the provisions of the law,

• To decide on proposals to establish faculties, institutes, research institutes, and conservatories within the university,

• To approve the establishment of vocational schools, research and application centers, departments, academic disciplines, and branches of science and art within the university,

• To approve academic programs of the university’s academic units,

• To determine the academic calendar of the university,

• To establish the criteria for academic promotions within the university,

• To approve the conferral of honorary doctorate degrees,

• To decide on appeals against faculty board decisions, 

• To carry out other duties assigned by this Law and other relevant legislation.