The information and program qualifications related to the Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering Bachelor of Science Program, under the Department of Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering of the Faculty of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering Department provides undergraduate, and graduate level education in the design of all types of offshore structures, floating marine vessels, as well as physical oceanography, marine pollution and underwater acoustics. Main research topics include: Design of ships and offshore structures, hydrodynamics of floating structures, strength of floating structures, computational fluid dynamics, ocean wave mechanics, physical oceanography and marine pollution, ship motion, maneuver and seakeeping, underwater acoustics, underwater pipelining techniques, yacht design.
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Program Profile
The Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering Program offers a comprehensive education that integrates various engineering disciplines. The program provides education at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels in areas such as the design and development of offshore structures, drilling ships, oil platforms, and other floating marine vehicles, as well as in physical oceanography, marine pollution, and underwater acoustics.
The program adopts an educational approach based on continuous development, combining modern design and production techniques with a fundamental engineering foundation. Students are equipped with competencies such as communication, decision-making, problem-solving, leadership, and management, while also fostering a strong sense of professional and ethical responsibility. Additionally, the program aims to enable students to keep up with the latest technological developments and produce innovative solutions.
To ensure the sustainability of educational quality, our program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), and efforts for continuous improvement in education are ongoing. Moreover, through the European Union Erasmus Program, our students have the opportunity to pursue part of their studies in related departments at universities in EU countries.
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Program Learning Environments
The Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering Bachelor’s Program offers students rich and modern learning environments where they can apply their theoretical knowledge in practice. Courses are conducted face-to-face in well-equipped classrooms. Through laboratory studies, students have the opportunity to develop practical engineering skills such as hydrodynamic analyses, material testing, and numerical modeling. Additionally, in computer-aided workspaces, advanced engineering software is used for the design, analysis, and optimization of ships and marine structures. To enable students to apply their theoretical knowledge in the industry, the program includes a mandatory internship, providing students with the opportunity to gain professional experience by working on real projects in shipyards, shipbuilding sites, and related industrial organizations. Furthermore, through the Erasmus Program, students have the opportunity to complete part of their education at partner universities in European Union countries. These learning environments help students gain diverse cultural and academic experiences while equipping them to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to engineering challenges, preparing them as competent professionals in the field.
YKS Quotas, Student Success Ranking, Minimum and Maximum Scores for the Last Five Years
Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering Bachelor of Science Program (%30 English)
| Year | Point Type | Qoata | Min Point | Max Point
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| 2019 | SAY | 60 | 378,19614 | 423,09245 |
| 2020 | SAY | 70 | 418,15255 | 455,30244 |
| 2021 | SAY | 70 | 359,47652 | 402,59719 |
| 2022 | SAY | 70 | 430,87314 | 472,41539 |
| 2023 | SAY | 50 | 454,51600 | 489,09476 |
| 2024 | SAY | 40 | 463,62883 | 482,95475 |
| Year | Lowest Success Ranking | Heighest Success Ranking | Average Success Ranking |
| 2019 | 82933 | 47733 | 71357 |
| 2020 | 82553 | 49934 | 73546 |
| 2021 | 81374 | 41340 | 71146 |
| 2022 | 74046 | 37678 | 65337 |
| 2023 | 53982 | 25886 | 45023 |
| 2024 | 29261 | 18204 | 24158 |
Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering Bachelor of Science Program (%30 English) Graph of Minimum and Maximum Scores by Year
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Accreditation
ITU Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering Bachelor of Science Program program accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC).
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Course Plans, Prerequisites and Course Equivalence
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Course Adjustment and Exemption Procedures
Program Educational Objectives
1. To equip students with an ability to design all kinds of marine vehicles, coastal and offshore structures,
2. To provide students with a strong background in engineering fundamentals allowing lifelong learning, which will aid them in problem solving and decision-making,
3. To guide students for attaining high professional and personal qualities and leadership in their work environment while adhering to societal context and professional ethics,
4. To encourage students for furthering their academic achievement by pursuing post-graduate level studies,
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 : Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering
Program Employment Opportunities
Graduates of this department have been working at the government shipyards, private shipyards located in Istanbul (Tuzla), yacht building and maintenance facilities, Navy shipyards, class societies, ship brokerage and insurance companies, ports, harbors and marina management offices as well as engineering and design offices.
Number of Graduates
Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering Bachelor of Science Program (%30 English) Graduate Statistics
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 49 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 53 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
P.O.2 An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
P.O.3 An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
P.O.4 An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic,environmental, and societal contexts.
P.O.5 An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
P.O.6 An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
P.O.7 An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
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