The information and program qualifications related to the Food Engineering Bachelor of Science Program, under the Department of Food Engineering of the Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
The Food Engineering program of the Istanbul Technical University is the first food engineering program offered in Istanbul. The foundation of the Food Engineering Department in ITU has been pioneered by some faculty members of the Chemical Engineering Department in the School of Chemical & Metallurgical Engineering in 1987. Following the recruitment of faculty members the department admitted the first students in 1990-1991 academic years. Department has been ranked as the second best, based on the OSYM examination scores among food engineering programs of other universities in Turkey.
The Food Engineering program is supported by 7 full-time professors, 3 Associate Professors, 2 Assistant Professors, 1 lecturer, 5 staff (one administrative and four technical) and 13 research assistants. The full-time faculty of Food Engineering Department has a broad range of technical interest and expertise within food engineering area.
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Registration Requirements
YKS Quotas, Student Success Ranking, Minimum and Maximum Scores for the Last Five Years
Food Engineering Bachelor of Science Program (%30 English)
| Year | Point Type | Qoata | Min Point | Max Point
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| 2019 | SAY | 70 | 411,09925 | 437,09395 |
| 2020 | SAY | 70 | 441,20929 | 473,87269 |
| 2021 | SAY | 70 | 373,49070 | 403,50530 |
| 2022 | SAY | 60 | 445,95290 | 489,31205 |
| 2023 | SAY | 50 | 457,60725 | 494,54884 |
| 2024 | SAY | 50 | 432,43606 | 489,19571 |
| Year | Lowest Success Ranking | Heighest Success Ranking | Average Success Ranking |
| 2019 | 56301 | 38236 | 51914 |
| 2020 | 64633 | 34611 | 52777 |
| 2021 | 67173 | 40629 | 59555 |
| 2022 | 60217 | 24777 | 53579 |
| 2023 | 51366 | 22174 | 45495 |
| 2024 | 52274 | 15041 | 43569 |
Food Engineering Bachelor of Science Program (%30 English) Graph of Minimum and Maximum Scores by Year
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Accreditation
ITU Food 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. Our graduates effectively practice their profession by using their knowledge on fundamentals and applications of food engineering.
2. Our graduates conform and contribute to the latest technological developments with their professional and personal skills and abilities appropriate for food engineering profession.
3. Our graduates apply their knowledge and skills to analyze and design food engineering practices considering their effects on health, environment, and social aspects.
4. Our graduates continue for their professional development through life-long learning concept.
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 : Food Engineering
Program Employment Opportunities
Graduates of Food Engineering department can work in all subsectors of food industry from production to consumption. Potential positions in food plants include production, quality control, reseach and development, marketing and procurement. In addition they can also work as food safety auditor, expert, and engineer in both private and public sector.
Number of Graduates
Food Engineering Bachelor of Science Program (%30 English) Graduate Statistics
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2013 | 52 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 49 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2022 | 53 |
| 2023 | 62 |
| 2024 | 58 |
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 judgements, 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 judgement to draw conclusions
P.O.7 An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
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