Bachelor in Marine Engineering

Marine Engineering focuses on the machinery, propulsion, and technical systems that keep ships operating safely and efficiently. The curriculum covers thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, mechanical design, and electrical systems, combined with specialized subjects such as marine diesel engines, ship auxiliary machinery, marine automation, and control engineering. Students develop the technical skills needed to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot engine room systems, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, and other onboard machinery, while also studying the environmental and safety regulations that govern maritime operations internationally. The program typically moves from foundational engineering mathematics and physics toward applied coursework in marine power plants and shipboard systems, supported by laboratory sessions and workshop training that give students direct experience with engines and mechanical components. Understanding international conventions on emissions, fuel efficiency, and equipment standards is a recurring theme, reflecting the regulatory environment marine engineers must work within throughout their careers. Graduates commonly pursue roles as marine engineering officers aboard ships, technical superintendents overseeing fleet maintenance, or engineers within shipbuilding and ship repair companies and marine equipment manufacturers. This 4-year bachelor's program is delivered in English at Istanbul Technical University in Istanbul, Turkey, a city with a long-standing shipbuilding and maritime industry linked to its strategic location on the Bosphorus strait. Studying in Istanbul gives students proximity to shipyards, marine equipment manufacturers, and maritime companies, providing practical context for the engineering principles covered across the four-year program.