The information and program qualifications related to the Marine Engineering (SUNY Maritime) International Joint Degree Programmes, under the Department of Marine Engineering of the Faculty of Maritime, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
The students are accepted into this program according to their performance in the Turkish Student Selection and Placement System (ÖSYS). Once placed, they need to satisfy the required English proficiency by acquiring an IBT score of 79, although a score of 72 also allows conditional acceptance. If this requirement is not met before the start of the academic semester, the students are requested to attend the ITU School of Foreign Languages. The candidate students have 2 years to satisfy the English proficiency requirement. The students also take the required STCW Basic Safety Training courses in the ITU Maritime Faculty (ITUMF) Continuing Education Center before starting the SUNY Maritime College (SUNYMC) leg of the program, either during the preparatory year or during their first semester at ITUMF.
Once officially in the program, the first semester is completed at ITUMF in Tuzla, Istanbul. While taking classes, the students also prepare and submit their visa applications under the guidance of the SUNY Ankara Office. The second semester is completed at SUNYMC in the Regiment of Cadets. Students need to take part in the one hour per week "J-Start" program to acclimatize with the regiment. At the end of the freshman (1st) year, students do their first 70-day Summer Sea Term (SST 1) on board the SUNYMC training vessel, subject to operational and USCG requirements. The sophomore (2nd) year is also completed at SUNYMC in the regiment. At the end of the sophomore year, students do their second 70-day Summer Sea Term (SST 2) on board the training vessel, subject to operational and USCG requirements. The students return to ITUMF for their junior (3rd) and senior (4th) years. The 6th semester is dedicated for the remaining of the obligatory sea term and is completed aboard commercial vessels of Turkish or international registry in international waters. Students need to accumulate a total of at least 180 sea days to graduate due international maritime rules and regulations. Upon successful completion of both the SUNYMC and ITUMF section of the programs, the students graduate and receive their diplomas from both institutions. The graduates of the program receive two degrees: A B.E. in Marine Operations - Engine License from the SUNY Maritime College and a B.S. in Marine Engineering from the ITU Maritime Faculty. For the US cost of the program (Regimental - International), potential students are directed to https://www.sunymaritime.edu/cost-aid/tuition-fees and to the current ÖSYS guide.
The engineering graduates are in high demand in the maritime sector, especially by large international companies, due to the cross-border education that they received while being a part of the program. After graduation, the cadets who choose to ship out receive their unlimited engineer officer license after passing the exam administered by the Directorate General of Maritime and Inland Waters Regulation of the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications of Turkey. After a 2 year service, they receive their unlimited second engineer title and after 4 years they become unlimited chief engineers following another exam. The graduates of the program are responsible for the normal operation, maintenance, repairs and, if necessary, design of the marine engines, including propulsion, electrical, energy, fuel, discharge, heating, ventilating and air conditioning (or HVAC) systems aboard all kinds of oceangoing vessels. The graduates who choose to work on land can find jobs in the maritime sector, shipyards and factories specializing in HVAC systems as managers, quality control engineers, design engineers or engineering department heads. Several graduates have also chosen to get their graduate degrees in ITU Maritime Faculty, SUNY Maritime College or other institutions in Turkey, USA and United Kingdom. Please note that due to the US Coast Guard regulations, it is not possible to get a US license for the graduates of this program.
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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 Fees
YKS Quotas, Student Success Ranking, Minimum and Maximum Scores for the Last Five Years
English Proficiency
Regulations and Guidelines
Academic Calendar
Course Plans, Prerequisites and Course Equivalence
Course Information
Course Schedules
Course Adjustment and Exemption Procedures
Program Educational Objectives
The program's educational objectives are:
1. To teach marine engineering skills under the framework of basic sciences and engineering fields.
2. To teach how to operate marine engineering systems in an efficient and safe manner.
3. To give professional qualifications required to perform maintenance and repair of marine engines and their components.
4. To educate individuals with corporate social responsibility, environmental awareness, ethical perception and maritime tradition.
5. To raise graduates with up to date information on current technologies and maritime rules and regulations.
6. To educate highly motivated professionals with expertise in oral and written communication, team responsibility and interdisciplinary understanding.
7. To graduate students with international vision who are able to work worldwide in global maritime companies.
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 180 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 : Marine Engineering
Program Employment Opportunities
1. On Turkish and foreign flagged vessels as second assist, first-assist and chief engineers.
2. Shipyards
3. Academic career
4. Maintenance workshops and factories
5. Technical managers or quality control/design engineers in all kinds of manufacturing firms (automotive, energy, HVAC, etc.) and service sectors (maritime companies, hotels, supply firms, etc.)
Number of Graduates
Marine Engineering (SUNY Maritime) International Joint Degree Programmes (%100 English) Graduate Statistics
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
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
P.O.12 An ability to operate and maintain any marine main and auxiliary machinery, as well as to ensure ship safety through diagnosing and remedying engine troubles
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