The information and program qualifications related to the Climate Science and Meteorological Engineering Bachelor of Science Program, under the Department of Climate Science and Meteorological Engineering of the Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
Established History and Pioneering Role: Founded in 1953 as a department of ITU's Faculty of Electrical Engineering, the Department of Climate Science and Meteorological Engineering has been operating under the Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics since 1983. The department's name was changed from "Meteorological Engineering" to "Climate Science and Meteorological Engineering" by ITU Rectorate's decision dated May 30, 2024. With over 70 years of history, the program is Turkey's first and leading department in atmospheric sciences, serving as the country's foremost education and research center in this field.
Leadership in Turkey and the Region: Meteorological Engineering education is offered at only 3 universities in Turkey, and ITU provides the most established and comprehensive educational opportunities in this field. The program, which holds a pioneering position in atmospheric sciences in regional countries, conducts education and research activities at international standards. Faculty members regularly serve as visiting professors and researchers at leading universities around the world.
International Accreditation: ABET: The program holds ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accreditation, one of the most important indicators of international educational quality. The ITU Meteorological Engineering Undergraduate Program was accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) in 2011 and 2016. The program underwent its third accreditation cycle evaluation at the renewal meeting held in 2022. Thanks to this prestigious accreditation, the program's graduates' diplomas are recognized as valid in the USA, Europe, and worldwide, and graduates have the opportunity to work at internationally prestigious institutions and organizations such as NASA, NOAA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Student Admission and Educational Structure: Students are admitted to the program annually through ÖSYM (Student Selection and Placement Center). Student admission is conducted based on the Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS) Quantitative (SAY) score type according to YÖK (Council of Higher Education) principles. According to 2025 data, Istanbul Technical University's Department of Climate Science and Meteorological Engineering has a ranking of approximately 50,000. These high admission scores demonstrate the program's quality and preference.
Educational Content and Objectives: The department aims to train engineers capable of working with cutting-edge technologies in weather analysis, forecasting and prediction, climate change and modeling, air pollution, solar and wind energy, hydrology, agricultural meteorology, and atmospheric physics. The program is conducted 30% in English and offers a curriculum heavily focused on fundamental sciences such as physics and mathematics, as well as software and computer courses.
The curriculum is designed according to both our country's needs and the American Meteorological Society's (AMS) accreditation criteria. When students meet the necessary requirements, they can pursue a Double Major Program (ÇAP) in other engineering departments within ITU and graduate with two diplomas.
Career of the Future and High Income Potential: As climate change, extreme weather events, and sustainable energy issues increasingly dominate the global agenda, atmospheric sciences and climate have become one of the 21st century's most strategic and high-demand engineering fields. Meteorological engineers work in vital areas such as aviation safety, renewable energy plant optimization, agricultural productivity planning, disaster management, air quality control, and climate change modeling.
Graduates working at internationally prestigious institutions such as NASA, NOAA, the European Space Agency (ESA), aviation giants like Boeing and Airbus, major energy companies, and international consulting firms enjoy high salaries and career opportunities. With the escalating global climate crisis and the advancement of data science technologies, the demand for atmospheric scientists is growing daily, and engineers in this field rank among the highest-earning professionals.
The program's graduate education is also offered at master's and doctoral levels under the Atmospheric Sciences Program affiliated with ITU Graduate School.
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Program Profile
The program aims for graduates to possess the following competencies:
1. Scientific Research and Original Contribution: Graduates will conduct original research in atmospheric dynamics, climate change, air quality, and meteorological modeling, and possess the ability to identify scientific problems and develop solutions.
2. Advanced Research Methods and Technologies: Graduates will effectively utilize numerical modeling, data assimilation, satellite and radar meteorology, GIS, remote sensing, and big data analytics tools.
3. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Graduates will lead interdisciplinary projects by collaborating with experts from different fields such as physics, mathematics, engineering, environmental and computer sciences.
4. Academic Communication: Graduates will publish research results in peer-reviewed journals, present at conferences, and write scientific reports in both Turkish and English.
5. Solutions to Global Problems: Graduates will provide solutions to issues such as climate change, air pollution, water resources, extreme weather events, and disaster risk management, serving as consultants to policymakers.
6. Ethical Values:** Graduates will adhere to research ethics, prevent plagiarism, and use scientific knowledge for the benefit of society.
7. Lifelong Learning: Graduates will follow developments in atmospheric sciences and embrace the principle of lifelong learning.
8. Career Competency: Graduates will pursue careers in academia, TÜBİTAK, the Turkish State Meteorological Service, and the private sector in areas such as climate services, renewable energy, and aviation.
9. Project Management: Graduates will design and manage research projects, lead teams, and utilize funding resources effectively.
10. International Networking: Graduates will take active roles in scientific communities, establish collaboration networks, and enhance Turkey's international visibility.
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Program Learning Environments
The program supports research and educational activities by providing modern and comprehensive learning environments.
Physical Infrastructure: While theoretical education is provided in classrooms within the program, numerical modeling, data analysis, and simulation studies are conducted in modern computer laboratories. Experimental research on atmospheric physics, climate dynamics, air quality, and hydrometeorology is carried out in specialized laboratories.
Observation and Measurement Systems: Students gain real-time data collection experience through meteorological observation stations and automatic weather observation systems on the ITU campus. Atmospheric processes are monitored and analyzed using satellite receiving systems and radar data.
Computing Centers: Atmospheric modeling, climate simulations, and big data analytics studies are conducted using high-performance computer systems. Modeling software such as WRF, CMAQ, RegCM, and GIS-based analysis tools are utilized.
Library and Information Resources: The ITU Mustafa İnan Library offers extensive atmospheric sciences literature, electronic journal access, and academic databases. Students have easy access to national and international publications, thesis archives, and technical reports.
Research and Application Environments: Students gain real research experience through collaborative projects conducted with TÜBİTAK, the Turkish State Meteorological Service, and the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change. Opportunities to work in laboratories at different institutions are provided through national and international research networks.
Digital Learning Platforms: Online course materials, seminar recordings, and interactive learning modules support education. Remote access to research data and software from outside the campus is possible.
YKS Quotas, Student Success Ranking, Minimum and Maximum Scores for the Last Five Years
Climate Science and Meteorological Engineering Bachelor of Science Program (%30 English)
| Year | Point Type | Qoata | Min Point | Max Point
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| 2024 | SAY | 45 | 417,86283 | 449,32700 |
| 2025 | SAY | 45 | 438,78269 | 476,94037 |
| Year | Lowest Success Ranking | Heighest Success Ranking | Average Success Ranking |
| 2024 | 64918 | 39074 | 58000 |
| 2025 | 56627 | 24351 | 48941 |
Climate Science and Meteorological Engineering Bachelor of Science Program (%30 English) Graph of Minimum and Maximum Scores by Year
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Accreditation
ITU Climate Science and Meteorological Engineering Bachelor of Science Program program accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC).
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Program Educational Objectives
The program aims for graduates to possess the following competencies:
Scientific Research and Original Contribution: Graduates will conduct original research in atmospheric sciences with expertise in atmospheric dynamics, climate change, air quality, and meteorological modeling.
Advanced Research Methods and Technologies: Graduates will effectively utilize numerical modeling, data assimilation, satellite meteorology, GIS, remote sensing, and big data analytics tools in their research.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Graduates will lead interdisciplinary projects by collaborating with experts in physics, mathematics, engineering, environmental and computer sciences.
Academic Communication: Graduates will publish in peer-reviewed journals, present at conferences, and write scientific reports in Turkish and English.
Solutions to Global Problems: Graduates will develop solutions for climate change, air pollution, water resources, extreme weather events, and disaster risk management, providing consulting to policymakers and developing decision support systems.
Ethical Values: Graduates will adhere to research ethics, prevent plagiarism, and use scientific knowledge for the benefit of society.
Lifelong Learning: Graduates will follow developments in atmospheric sciences and embrace the principle of lifelong learning.
Career Competency: Graduates will pursue careers in academia, TÜBİTAK, the Turkish State Meteorological Service, and the private sector in areas such as climate services, renewable energy, and aviation.
Project Management: Graduates will design and manage research projects, lead teams, and utilize funding resources effectively.
International Networking: Graduates will take active roles in scientific communities, establish collaboration networks, and enhance Turkey's international visibility in atmospheric sciences.
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 40 days contains mandatory intership.
Graduation Requirements
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Bachelor of Science Title : Climate Science and Meteorological Engineering
Program Employment Opportunities
The program offers graduates extensive career opportunities on both national and international scales. Experts graduating from the program can work in many fields, particularly in climate, weather forecasting, disaster risk reduction, energy, environment, and aviation:
* Turkish State Meteorological Service (weather forecasting, climate analysis, early warning systems)
* General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (hydrology, flood forecasting and basin management)
* Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (drought monitoring, agricultural meteorology, fire meteorology)
* AFAD and Provincial Disaster Management Centers (disaster risk management and early warning systems)
* Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change (climate change and adaptation policies)
* General Directorate of Renewable Energy (wind and solar energy potential maps)
* State Airports Authority and Turkish Airlines (aviation meteorology)
* Navigation, Hydrography and Oceanography Department (marine and coastal meteorology)
* Climate Change and Environment Directorates of Municipalities (local climate strategies)
* Energy companies (wind, solar and hydroelectric energy projects)
* Insurance and reinsurance companies (disaster risk analysis, TARSİM projects)
* Television channels and media organizations (meteorology expertise and broadcasting)
* Environmental consulting firms (air pollution modeling, EIA studies)
* Defense industry organizations (operational meteorology and modeling)
* Port operations and maritime companies (marine meteorology)
* Artificial intelligence and data science companies (climate and weather data analytics)
* R&D centers and research institutes (including TÜBİTAK projects)
* International organizations (WMO, UNEP, UNDP, World Bank projects)
* Universities (academic career and research)
Program graduates are preferred as well-equipped experts who can adapt their atmospheric science knowledge to areas such as data analytics, mathematical modeling, and climate risk management.
Number of Graduates
There are no graduates from 2024 or earlier. The 2025 graduate numbers have not yet been transferred to this page.
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 PO1 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
P.O.2 PO2 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 at a global level and quality consciousness.
P.O.3 PO3 An ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
P.O.4 PO4 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 social contexts.
P.O.5 PO5 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 PO6 An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
P.O.7 PO7 An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
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