The information and program qualifications related to the Offshore Engineering Master of Science Program, under the Department of Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering of the Graduate School, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
Due to change of demands in ship building industry, besides the existing "Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering" graduate program, a program named "Offshore Engineering" has been offered at Istanbul Technical University. In general, "Offshore Engineering" comprises the subjects of design, design related calculations, maintenance, environmental issues and decommissioning of structures build in seas or oceans. Considering the potential overseas students the program is designated to be in English. All classes are delivered in English by academic personnel expert in their areas. Well-known universities with Offshore Engineering Programs have been considered in determining the compulsory courses and their contents. Graduates of Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering programs may apply.
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Program Profile
The Offshore Engineering Master’s Program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, analyze, and manage offshore structures and systems in complex marine environments. The program focuses on the design and development of offshore platforms, drilling vessels, renewable energy systems, and other floating and fixed marine structures, while addressing critical topics such as hydrodynamics, structural integrity, environmental sustainability, and advanced computational techniques. By integrating theoretical foundations with practical applications, the program fosters problem-solving, leadership, and innovation skills. Graduates are prepared to tackle challenges in offshore engineering with a strong emphasis on safety, efficiency, and cutting-edge technologies, contributing to sustainable development in the global marine and energy industries.
Registration Requirements
Application Term : Previous Term / 2024-2025 Spring Semester
Application Requirements (For T.C Nationality) ALES Numerical must be minimum 65 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 652, new system GRE minimum 152 ). Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.5/4 (65/100). Graduation must be Offshore Engineering, Electrical-Electronics Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering, Civil Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering.
Quota (For T.C Nationality): 20
Application Requirements (For International Students) ALES Numerical must be minimum 65 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 652, new system GRE minimum 152 ). Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.5/4 (65/100). Graduation must be Offshore Engineering, Electrical-Electronics Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering, Civil Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering.
Quota (For International Students): 10
Transfer Quota : 3
Application Page Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles
Application requirements, application dates, and quotas are updated in real-time from the Application System.
Program Learning Environments
Offshore Engineering Master’s Program offers students various physical and digital learning environments where they can consolidate their theoretical knowledge and put it into practice. The program includes modern classrooms, laboratories, and computer-aided workspaces that support students throughout their educational journey. While theoretical courses are conducted face-to-face in classroom settings, some courses are also delivered through online platforms, providing remote access opportunities. In laboratory studies, students enhance their engineering skills through practical applications such as hydrodynamic analyses, environmental assessments, and numerical modeling, while gaining experience in analysis and design using various software tools. These learning environments contribute to the training of well-equipped individuals capable of developing innovative solutions in the field of offshore engineering.
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Program Educational Objectives
In addition to "Engineering Mathematics", which is the compulsory course for all graduate programs of Istanbul Technical University, Offshore Engineering Program offers another compulsory course in mathematics: "Simulations of Solid and Fluid Problems". This course aims at endowing students with the ability to solve advanced solid and fluid problems by using a commercial software. Besides the compulsory mathematics courses two compulsory courses emphasizing the main theme of the Offshore Engineering Program are offered. These courses are "Offshore Engineering Mechanics: Hydrodynamics" and "Offshore Engineering Mechanics: Structural Dynamics". Main concerns of Offshore Engineering; namely, estimation of hydrodynamic loads and response of structures to these loads are addressed in these courses to acquaint students with these subjects. Other than these compulsory courses Offshore Engineering Program offers several elective courses. Elective courses on offshore wind farms or environmental aspects of offshore activities widen students' potential work areas. Students may take related elective courses from the courses of Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering Graduate Program or more generally from the entire graduate and doctorate programs of Istanbul Technical University.
Measurement and Evaluation
Evaluating Student Success
The student success is evaluated considering Articles 56, 57, 58, and 59 of the Istanbul Technical University Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles.
ARTICLE 56 - Before the enrollment for the courses begins, the faculty member who offers the course informs the Program Executive Committee about the types, number and contribution percentage to the final grade of the studies within the semester, as well as requirements for a right to take the semester final exam. These requirements shall be finalized by approval of the Program Executive Committee and approval of the chair of the department, who declares them to the student and informs the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 57 - A student may appeal the final grade of a course within one week following the announcement of the grades. Appeals must be submitted to the Graduate School in writing. The relevant faculty member shall re-evaluate the student's success status and submit the result to the Graduate School within one week. Appeals not submitted within the prescribed time frame shall not be considered by the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 58 - Courses in graduate programs shall be evaluated according to the following grading system.
| Grade Description |
Grade |
Scale |
| Excellent |
AA |
4.00 |
| Very good plus |
BA+ |
3.75 |
| Very good |
BA |
3.50 |
| Good plus |
BB+ |
3.25 |
| Good |
BB |
3.00 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB+ |
2.75 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB |
2.50 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC+ |
2.25 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC |
2.00 |
| Fail |
FF |
0.00 |
| Fail(No Exam) |
VF |
0.00 |
ARTICLE 59 - Students who wish to improve their cumulative grade point average may retake courses during the course-taking period. The most recent grade will be counted for the repeated courses.
Internship
There is no internship in this program.
Graduation Requirements
1) Two compulsory courses in engineering mathematics (6 credits)
• Engineering Mathematics (From any graduate program in ITU in English.)
• ADM501E Simulation of Solid and Fluid Problems
2) Two compulsory courses in offshore engineering (6 credits)
• ADM502E Offshore Engineering Mechanics: Structural Dynamics
• ADM504E Offshore Engineering Mechanics: Hydrodynamics
3) 4 elective courses in offshore engineering or related field (12 credits)
4) Graduation thesis
5) Seminar (non-credit)
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Master of Science Title : -
Program Employment Opportunities
Graduates of Offshore Engineering Graduate Program may have the employment opportunities in the following sectors.
All public or private shipyards and design bureaus with works involving any kind of nearshore or offshore activities such as
* Design, construction and deployment of petrol or natural gas platforms with drilling/production/storage facilities,
* Design, construction and deployment of nearshore or offshore wind farm facilities,
* Design, construction and deployment of nearshore or offshore wave energy extraction devices,
* Environmental prevention, monitoring, and emergency hazard mitigation of cases related to nearshore and offshore activities,
* Academic works following a doctoral education in a related field.
Number of Graduates
Graduate Statistics
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 Ability to put mathematical, physical, and engineering education into application.
P.O.2 Ability to plan and conduct experiments and analyze the results.
P.O.3 Ability to design a system, a product component or a process according to requirements while satisfying economical, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, producibility, and sustainability constraints.
P.O.4 Ability to carry out multi-disciplinary team work.
P.O.5 Ability to identify, formulate and solve the engineering problems.
P.O.6 Ability to comprehend the work related and ethical problems.
P.O.7 Ability for very effective oral and written communication skills.
P.O.8 Education with broader aspects to comprehend the global, economical, environmental, and social effects of engineering solutions.
P.O.9 Understanding the necessity and gaining the skill of lifelong learning.
P.O.10 Knowledge about current/temporary issues.
P.O.11 Ability to apply necessary techniques, skills, and engineering background to engineering applications.
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