Bachelor in Marine Engineering

Marine Engineering covers the design, operation, and maintenance of ship propulsion systems, machinery, and onboard technical equipment. Students study thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, mechanical design, and electrical systems alongside specialized subjects such as marine diesel engines, ship auxiliary machinery, and marine automation. The program builds technical competence in engine room operations, machinery maintenance, and the diagnostic skills needed to keep complex mechanical and electrical systems running safely at sea. Coursework typically progresses from foundational mathematics and physics into applied topics including marine power plants, refrigeration and air conditioning systems, and control engineering, preparing students to manage the full range of technical systems found aboard modern vessels. Safety regulations, environmental standards, and international maritime conventions are also addressed, since marine engineers must operate within strict regulatory frameworks governing emissions, fuel use, and equipment maintenance. Laboratory work and workshop training are common components, giving students practical exposure to engines and machinery before they encounter them at sea or in shipyard settings. Graduates typically work as marine engineering officers, technical superintendents, or engineers in shipbuilding, ship repair, and maritime equipment manufacturing. This 4-year bachelor's program is taught in English at Istanbul Technical University in Istanbul, Turkey, a city with deep maritime and shipbuilding traditions rooted in its position along the Bosphorus. Studying in Istanbul connects students to a functioning maritime industry, including shipyards and marine equipment firms, that complements the technical training delivered throughout the four-year degree.