The information and program qualifications related to the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (DDP-Strathclyd) International Joint Degree Programmes, under the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering of the Faculty of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
The University of Strathclyde’s Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering (NAOME) Department has established a double degree programme in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering with Istanbul Technical University (ITU), Turkey. This is the first undergraduate double degree programme of its kind between any Turkish and British universities.
According to the agreement between Strathclyde and ITU, the first two years of this programme will be held at ITU, and the final two years of the programme will be held at the University of Strathclyde. During the 4th year individual projects (aka graduation projects), students under this articulation agreement will have two supervisors: one from Strathclyde, one from ITU. Each of these supervisors will take equal responsibility for project supervision and assessment.
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Program Profile
The Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering programs at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels aim to educate highly qualified engineers, specialists, and researchers who can contribute to the fields of shipbuilding, marine engineering, and ocean technologies at both national and international levels. The programs are designed to equip students with a strong foundation in engineering principles, analytical thinking skills, and advanced competencies in design, research, and innovation. They emphasize the ability to understand core engineering concepts, apply them to real-world problems, and develop creative and effective solutions.
The undergraduate program provides students with comprehensive fundamental education in areas such as ship design, ship construction, marine mechanical systems, hydrodynamics, strength of materials, structural analysis, materials science, and computer-aided engineering methods. The curriculum aims to prepare graduates with technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, ethical awareness, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams—competencies essential for both industry practice and advanced academic pursuits.
The master’s program focuses on enabling students to deepen their expertise in their chosen specialization areas, apply advanced engineering analysis methods, and develop a strong research mindset. It supports original research studies in fields such as ship hydrodynamics, hydroelasticity, structural dynamics, optimization, emissions control, computational engineering methods, and innovative design processes. Master’s students gain the ability to produce analytical, technological, and research-driven solutions that address contemporary challenges in both academia and industry.
The doctoral program aims to train researchers capable of making original scientific contributions, conducting advanced research, engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration, and providing leadership in academic and technological development. Doctoral candidates acquire high-level competencies in independent research, scientific publication, complex engineering problem solving, mathematical and computational modeling, and the development of new methods and approaches. The program prepares graduates for distinguished careers in academia, research institutions, and advanced engineering positions in industry.
Overall, the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering programs aim to cultivate professionals who closely follow contemporary developments in engineering, think critically and analytically, embrace innovation, uphold ethical standards, act with environmental and social responsibility, and possess the global competence required to contribute effectively to their profession.
Registration Requirements
Admission is carried out in accordance with Article 4 of the Istanbul Technical University Double Degree International Joint Undergraduate Programs Education and Training Regulation.
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Program Learning Environments
The Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (BS, MS, PhD) programs are offered within the Faculty of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering at Istanbul Technical University, in a modern academic building with approximately 15,065 m² of enclosed space. These programs provide undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students with a multilayered, research-oriented, and technology-supported learning ecosystem. The Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering occupies a significant portion of the faculty building and offers a rich physical infrastructure that supports the development of students’ scientific, technical, and professional competencies.
Courses in the department are delivered in fourteen classrooms located within the faculty building, with a total seating capacity of 955 students, ten of which accommodate 50 students or more. All classrooms are equipped with projectors and computers suitable for visual presentations, modern ventilation systems, and ergonomic layouts that support group work and applied learning activities. These teaching spaces are used not only for undergraduate courses but also for advanced computational, design-oriented, and seminar-based courses at the graduate level.
The department hosts five specialized research and instructional laboratories accessible to undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students: Ata Nutku Ship Model Basin, Ship Emission Laboratory, Computational Ship Hydrodynamics Laboratory, Ship Vibration and Acoustics Laboratory, Prof. Mesut SAVCI Ship Strength Laboratory. These laboratories support fundamental applied training at the undergraduate level and serve as advanced research environments where independent research projects and thesis studies are carried out at the graduate level. Students have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of experimental and numerical studies, including hydrodynamics, emissions, structural analysis, acoustics, and vibration.
In addition, the department operates three computer laboratories equipped with a total of 76 up-to-date computers accessible to all students. These laboratories provide the computational capacity needed for both coursework and research activities. All computers are equipped with advanced engineering software, including ANSYS, MATLAB, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Maxsurf, NUPAS Cadmatic, Powermill, office software, and the Windows operating system. These facilities support undergraduate coursework in design and analysis, and they also enable master’s and doctoral students to perform CFD, FEA, optimization, data processing, and other advanced computational studies. Students enrolled in the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering programs benefit from a broad digital learning infrastructure that includes online course materials, institutional software licenses, remote-access computing resources, and various digital academic tools. This infrastructure allows students to continue their learning and research activities effectively both on campus and remotely, contributing to the continuity and depth of their academic experience.
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Program Educational Objectives
The Naval Architecture and Marine Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Joint Program aims to have graduates who have a strong engineering background and are competent in written and oral presentation skills, and can use modern engineering tools. The educational objectives of the program in this context are:
PEO1: To gain the skills of design and production of marine vehicles and complex systems
PEO2: Being open to lifelong learning
PEO3: Ability to work effectively in local and international team environments
PEO4: To gain effective working skills using contemporary engineering tools
PEO5: Gaining professional experience in the maritime industry and enrolling in postgraduate education
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
Graduation procedures are carried out in accordance with Article 20 of the Istanbul Technical University Double Degree International Joint Undergraduate Programs Education and Training Regulation.
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The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Bachelor of Science Title : Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Program Employment Opportunities
Students who graduate from this program will be able to have job opportunities in both countries. Our graduates are employed in ship and yacht shipyards, design offices, ship supply industry companies, classification and insurance companies. In addition, our graduates can also work in ports and businesses affiliated to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure in Turkey.
Number of Graduates
There are no graduates from 2025 or earlier. The 2026 graduate numbers have not yet been transferred to this page.
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying engineering, science, and mathematical principles
P.O.2 Ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet the desired requirements, taking into account public health, safety and welfare and global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors
P.O.3 Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
P.O.4 Ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering and make informed decisions considering the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts
P.O.5 Ability to work effectively in a team whose members are leaders who create a collaborative and inclusive environment, set goals, plan tasks, and achieve goals
P.O.6 Ability to develop and conduct appropriate experiments, analyze and interpret data, and draw conclusions using engineering judgment
P.O.7 Ability to acquire and apply new knowledge when necessary, using appropriate learning strategies
P.O.8 Ability to apply fundamental knowledge of fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, material properties and energy/propulsion systems in the context of marine vessels
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