Bachelor in Marine Engineering

Marine engineering focuses on the design, operation, and maintenance of the machinery and propulsion systems used aboard ships and other marine vessels. Coursework typically spans thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, marine diesel engines, auxiliary machinery, automation and control systems, and ship maintenance practices, alongside foundational mathematics and physics. Students learn to evaluate engine performance, troubleshoot mechanical systems, and apply the safety and environmental regulations that govern maritime operations. Laboratory sessions and workshop practice often complement classroom instruction, exposing students to engine rooms, machinery layouts, and diagnostic equipment. Graduates pursue careers as marine engineers aboard commercial and naval vessels, or move into shore-based roles in shipyards, classification societies, marine equipment manufacturing, and maritime regulatory bodies. This program is offered by Istanbul Technical University in İstanbul, Turkey, and is taught in English over a duration of 4 years. Istanbul Technical University maintains a maritime faculty with a long tradition of training engineers for Turkey's shipping and shipbuilding industries, and the English-medium instruction allows graduates to work with international crews, classification societies, and shipping companies. Being located in İstanbul gives students proximity to a busy maritime corridor connecting the Black Sea to the Mediterranean, along with a concentration of shipping companies, ports, and marine industry employers. Across the 4-year program, students build from core engineering fundamentals toward specialized marine systems coursework, typically supported by practical training components reflecting standard requirements for seagoing engineering careers.