Mechanical Engineering is an engineering discipline that uses the fundamental principles of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and materials science to design, analyze, manufacture, and test mechanical systems. It also involves modeling the physical phenomena in these systems to develop innovative solutions to industrial problems.

Why Mechanical Engineering?

Mechanical Engineering, which has one of the broadest scopes among engineering fields, offers unlimited career opportunities to its graduates. Mechanical engineers take on leadership roles in sectors such as:

• Defense Industry (e.g., unmanned aerial vehicles, weapon systems)
• Energy (e.g., renewable energy systems, thermal power plants)
• Automotive and Aviation (e.g., electric vehicles, aircraft design)
• Smart Manufacturing (e.g., robotics, Industry 4.0)
• Construction and Materials Technologies (e.g., structural analysis, composite materials)

Key Features:

• Interdisciplinary Approach: Combines physical systems with mathematical modeling.
• Innovation-Oriented: Develops sustainable technologies and intelligent designs.
• Universal Relevance: Provides critical solutions in various fields, from energy to healthcare.

Example Areas of Study:

• Robotics and Automation
• Thermodynamics and Energy Management
• Materials Science and Nanotechnology
• Biomechanical Designs

Hacettepe University Department of Mechanical Engineering

Hacettepe University Department of Mechanical Engineering offers Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral programs in Mechanical Engineering taught in English. While our Master's and Doctoral programs provide students with the opportunity to specialize in both academic and industrial fields, our Bachelor's program lays a robust foundation in the core principles of mechanical engineering.

Our department concentrates all its academic and research endeavors on the field of Mechanical Engineering, aiming to equip students with a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Ultimately, we are dedicated to nurturing creative and entrepreneurial engineers who can develop sustainable solutions to the challenges they will face after graduation.

Department Overview and Key Details

• Faculty Members: 18
• Research Areas: Solid mechanics and design, mechanisms and machine theory, automotive, materials, control, mechatronics, sensors, thermal-fluid systems, energy.
• Programs Offered: In addition to the Bachelor's program, we offer Master's and Doctoral programs.

Program Content

• Basic Science Courses: Calculus, Differential Equations, Physics, Chemistry, etc.
• Engineering Mathematics: Numerical Analysis, Applied Engineering Mathematics
• Core Mechanical Engineering Courses: Thermodynamics, Materials Science, Statics, Dynamics, Manufacturing, Strength of Materials, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Machine Design, Machine Theory, System Dynamics and Control, Vibrations, Measurement, etc.
• Technical Elective Courses: Electives in the fields of mechanical, automotive, and industrial engineering
• Non-Technical Elective Courses
• Workshop Training
• Summer Internships
• Three Major Design Courses: Design Project I & II, Thermal Engineering and Design

Graduates who successfully complete the program are awarded a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Language of Instruction

The language of instruction for our program is English. Therefore, students must pass an English exemption exam to commence their studies in the department. Students who do not pass the exemption exam will undertake a one-year preparatory course.

Why Choose Hacettepe University Mechanical Engineering?

• 18 distinguished faculty members
• Advanced laboratory facilities
• Low student-to-faculty ratio (approximately 20:1)
• The opportunity to study on a beautiful campus

Erasmus Exchange Program

Our department collaborates with various European universities through the Erasmus Exchange Program. Through these agreements, our students have the opportunity to study abroad for one or two semesters. The Erasmus program offers an international experience that contributes to both academic and cultural development. With the Erasmus program, you can:

• Enhance academic collaborations
• Strengthen your foreign language skills
• Add value to your career through intercultural experiences

Below is a table of our current Erasmus partner universities and the annual quota for each. Students can obtain more detailed information about the respective universities from the “Erasmus Coordination Office.”

Examples of Our Graduates' Careers

Our extensive alumni network works in firms across sectors such as defense, energy, automotive, and many others. In particular, many of our graduates are employed at leading institutions in the defense sector, such as Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), Aselsan, and Roketsan. Our alumni hold positions at companies worldwide in defense, energy, automotive, and other sectors. Additionally, some of our graduates continue their graduate studies at top universities around the world. Below are some examples of companies and universities by sector:

• Defense Industry: Roketsan, Aselsan, TEI, TAI, FNSS, TÜBİTAK-SAGE, etc.
• Energy Sector: Turkish Atomic Energy Authority, Tüpraş, etc.
• Automotive Sector: Volkswagen, Mercedes, Ford, Bosch, Delphi, Isuzu, RollMech, Türk Traktör, DAF, AVL, TEMSA, MAN, etc.
• Other: Şişecam, Vestel, Turkish Airlines, etc.
• Graduate Studies: METU, Bilkent University, Hacettepe University, RWTH Aachen (Germany), TU Eindhoven (Netherlands), TU Braunschweig (Germany), Texas A&M University (USA), University of Waterloo (Canada), etc.

The following pie chart illustrates the percentage distribution of the companies where our graduates from 2023 and 2024 have been placed.