The information and program qualifications related to the Environmental Engineering Bachelor of Science Program, under the Department of Environmental Engineering of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
Environmental Engineering Department (EED) of Istanbul Technical University (ITU), being one of the leading departments of the Turkish Republic (TR) in the field of environmental engineering education and research, had first started as a graduate program in 1973 within the School of Civil Engineering. At that time, a double stage education model; which consisted of a 4-year Bachelor and a 1.5-year Masters education, was offered in the University. The department itself was established in 1975, followed by the initiation of the Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Program (EEUP) in 1978. EEUP at ITU had started with a group of staff consisting of 2 Professors, 4 Research Assistants with Ph.D. degrees and of 4 Research Assistants conducting their graduate studies. In 1982, the EED has been relocated to the Ayazağa Campus under Civil Engineering Faculty.
EED had promoted and practiced the English-Supported Education (ESE), initiated in the 1989-1990 academic year in coordination with the University. ESE was an option, in which the students, who chose to pursue this path, could take some of the elective courses in English. Compulsory bilingual education was started in the 1997-1998 academic year. Additionally, successful EEUP students have the opportunity to get a second undergraduate degree under the Double Major Program comprising 9 different undergraduate programs of ITU.
The Erasmus exchange program has been initiated in 2004. Within the context of the program, the students have the opportunity to spend one or two semesters of their education at universities in European Union countries that have a bilateral agreement with the EED.
In accordance with its quality assurance strategies, ITU completed its preparative works for accreditation of its engineering undergraduate programs in the early 2000’s. Included in that process, the EEUP also completed the ABET 2000EC Substantial Equivalency process successfully. Currently, EEUP at ITU is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET ( www.abet.org; Criteria: Environmental Engineering).
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Program Profile
The mission of the Environmental Engineering Department (EED) is to educate contemporary environmental engineers who:
▪ Can analyze, synthesize, and design solutions for environmental problems and needs
▪ Are capable of following and contributing to scientific and technological advancements
▪ Are proficient in applying, operating, and managing environmental systems
▪ Are equipped to take on responsibilities at both national and international levels
▪ Contribute to the nation’s development and welfare
▪ Possess strong communication skills
▪ Are creative and self-confident
▪ Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility
▪ Are committed to continuous self-improvement
The EED building is located within the Faculty of Civil Engineering on ITU’s main campus (Ayazağa Campus, Maslak). It houses laboratory spaces for undergraduate courses, including three main laboratories: (1. Environmental Microbiology, 2. Environmental Chemistry and 3. Unit Operations and Processes Laboratories). Additionally, there are research-specific laboratories dedicated to the following areas: Drinking and Surface Water, Ecotoxicology, Treatment Sludge, Anaerobic Processes, Environmental Biotechnology, Chemical Processes, Molecular Biology, Instrumental Analysis, Physical Processes, Odor, Air Pollution, Solid Wastes and Energy & Material Recovery. Specialized research centers, such as MEM-TEK (Membrane Technology Center) laboratory and UBUTAM (Applied Biopolymer and Bioplastic Production Technologies Research Center), are also located in the EED building.
To graduate from the EEUP, students must fulfill the following requirements:
▪ The Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Program (EEUP) at ITU requires a total of 132 credits, equivalent to 240 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits, for graduation.
▪ Complete a minimum of 132 credits of coursework, with a minimum GPA of 2.00
▪ Complete at least 45 days of internship
▪ Complete a minimum of 30% of coursework credits in English (Students enrolled in the 100% English program must complete all courses in English)
▪ Complete the two-semester graduation design project (CEV4901/E Environmental Eng. Design I and CEV4902/E Environmental Eng. Design II)
Students who receive an FF grade in a course must repeat the course the next time it is offered. Courses graded DC or DD may be repeated to improve the student’s GPA. The standard undergraduate program duration is four years (eight semesters: four Fall and four Spring semesters). Students may take Summer School courses (optional), with a maximum of 12 credits allowed.
EEUP students should complete at least 45 days of internship in order to graduate from the program. Students are eligible to begin internships after completing 60 credits (typically at the end of the 4th semester). Laboratory, office, operation of treatment systems, management and planning, and construction are the available internship categories. The students must complete an internship, at least in two different categories for graduation. An internship report must be submitted within the first month of the following semester. The EED Internship Committee evaluates the internship process, reviewing standard documents, employer feedback, and submitted reports before granting approval.
Registration Requirements
Program Learning Environments
The courses in the Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Program (EEUP) are held during the daytime, and all students are registered as full-time. EEUP does not offer evening, distance, or web-based education. However, specific courses determined by the university administrative committee are taught online at ITU.
Education at ITU follows a semester system, with each academic year consisting of Fall and Spring semesters and an optional Summer School (July-August). The Fall and Spring semesters are 14 weeks each, excluding the two weeks allocated for final exams. Summer School courses are typically offered based on student demand and departmental approval. These courses are delivered in an intensive format, with increased weekly class hours over a duration of seven weeks (or, in some cases, five to six weeks).
Educational resources and experiences in most courses have been enhanced through web-based tools. ITU supports a web-based e-learning platform called “NINOVA”, which provides academicians and students with an electronic teaching and learning environment. Students can access assignments, announcements, attendance records, course resources, and discussion boards for their courses. Additionally, the platform provides links for distance-learning (online) sessions (e.g., via Zoom or Teams) and automatically forwards announcements to students' email addresses.
Courses in the EEUP are held on Ayazaga Campus, primarily in the School of Civil Engineering Building. However, some first-year and second-year courses offered by the School of Arts and Sciences are conducted in the halls of Central Lecture Building on Ayazaga Campus. English Preparatory Program lectures are held at the School of Foreign Languages. Lectures for Double Major Programs are delivered in the relevant engineering faculties, such as the Faculties of Mines, Science and Letters, Civil Engineering, Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Mechanical Engineering, and others. These faculties are located across Ayazaga (main campus), Gumussuyu, Taskisla, and Tuzla campuses.
YKS Quotas, Student Success Ranking, Minimum and Maximum Scores for the Last Five Years
Environmental Engineering Bachelor of Science Program (%100 English)
| Year | Point Type | Qoata | Min Point | Max Point
|
| 2019 | SAY | 60 | 392,68542 | 416,30173 |
| 2020 | SAY | 60 | 431,38165 | 466,91452 |
| 2021 | SAY | 60 | 368,07253 | 404,41217 |
| 2022 | SAY | 60 | 439,04770 | 466,15362 |
| 2023 | SAY | 50 | 449,22366 | 486,36517 |
| 2024 | SAY | 40 | 430,28816 | 464,75014 |
| Year | Lowest Success Ranking | Heighest Success Ranking | Average Success Ranking |
| 2019 | 70546 | 52483 | 63538 |
| 2020 | 70779 | 40178 | 64405 |
| 2021 | 72578 | 39899 | 65053 |
| 2022 | 66447 | 42879 | 60134 |
| 2023 | 58920 | 27796 | 52677 |
| 2024 | 54038 | 28533 | 47636 |
Environmental Engineering Bachelor of Science Program (%100 English) Graph of Minimum and Maximum Scores by Year
Environmental Engineering Bachelor of Science Program (%30 English)
| Year | Point Type | Qoata | Min Point | Max Point
|
| 2019 | SAY | 70 | 376,16260 | 431,21765 |
| 2020 | SAY | 70 | 418,14782 | 476,09526 |
| 2021 | SAY | 70 | 359,86319 | 402,13764 |
| 2022 | SAY | 70 | 432,58718 | 473,26623 |
| 2023 | SAY | 60 | 441,72178 | 470,76664 |
| 2024 | SAY | 50 | 422,30497 | 468,14944 |
| Year | Lowest Success Ranking | Heighest Success Ranking | Average Success Ranking |
| 2019 | 84711 | 42147 | 75236 |
| 2020 | 82558 | 32870 | 74237 |
| 2021 | 80975 | 41737 | 75544 |
| 2022 | 72365 | 37033 | 68145 |
| 2023 | 65885 | 39942 | 61639 |
| 2024 | 61004 | 26367 | 55301 |
Environmental Engineering Bachelor of Science Program (%30 English) Graph of Minimum and Maximum Scores by Year
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Accreditation
ITU Environmental Engineering Bachelor of Science Program program accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC).
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Course Plans, Prerequisites and Course Equivalence
Course Information
Course Schedules
Course Adjustment and Exemption Procedures
Program Educational Objectives
1. Graduates will pursue professional career in Environmental Engineering or in related fields on national or international level
2. Graduates will be successfully practicing their profession in the public or private sector to meet the needs of the society
3. Graduates will be self-improving engineers through their professional development in environmental engineering or other diverse fields
Measurement and Evaluation
Student success is evaluated in consideration of Articles 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 of the Istanbul Technical University Undergraduate Education and Training Regulation.
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Internship
This program 45 days contains mandatory intership.
Graduation Requirements
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Bachelor of Science Title : Environmental Engineering
Program Employment Opportunities
Governmental agencies having departments related to environmental engineering applications (Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Ministry of Transport, Maritime and Communications, Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Development, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Bank of Provinces, State Hydraulic Works, Turkish Statistical Institute, Turkish Petroleum, municipalities, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, universities),
Private companies (Engineering and consultancy offices, industrial facilities, treatment plants and construction sites, R & D departments),
Laboratories performing research and analysis in Environmental Engineering field
Number of Graduates
Environmental Engineering Bachelor of Science Program (%100 English) Graduate Statistics
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 41 |
Environmental Engineering Bachelor of Science Program (%30 English) Graduate Statistics
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2013 | 64 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 57 |
| 2018 | 60 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2021 | 71 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 43 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
P.O.2 An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
P.O.3 An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
P.O.4 An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
P.O.5 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
P.O.6 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
P.O.7 An ability to communicate effectively
P.O.8 The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
P.O.9 A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
P.O.10 A knowledge of contemporary issues
P.O.11 An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
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