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.

Bölüm Başarı Sıralaması İstatistikleri Department Admission Ranking Statics

Various higher education input indicators for our department over the past seven years are provided in the table below. For more detailed statistics, please visit the YÖK Atlas website.

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: A wide range of technical elective courses are offered in the fields of Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics, and Industrial Engineering.
• Non-Technical Elective Courses: More than 200 non-technical elective courses are available to support interdisciplinary learning and personal development.
• Workshop Training
• Summer Internships
• Three Major Design Courses: Design Project I & II, Thermal Engineering and Design

For more detailed information about the curriculum, you can visit the Undergraduate Programs page.

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?

• It is located in one of Turkey's leading universities with a long-established and respected academic background.
• It has a strong academic staff with 19 distinguished faculty members.
• With its advanced laboratory infrastructure, it offers students the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge.
• Thanks to the low student/faculty ratio (~20), students can interact with faculty members one-on-one.
• It offers the opportunity to study on the beautiful and nature-integrated Beytepe Campus.
• With high entrance scores, it has a qualified and highly motivated student profile.
• With a wide pool of elective courses, it provides opportunities to specialize in various fields such as energy, automotive, robotics, and manufacturing systems.
• Thanks to strong collaborations with industry, students have the opportunity to work on projects and internships at companies such as ASELSAN, TUSAŞ, and ROKETSAN.
• Faculty members and students can actively take part in many projects supported by TÜBİTAK and the EU.
• With graduate education opportunities, students can pursue master's and doctoral degrees within the same department.
• Through active student clubs such as H-Mech, Hacettepe Automotive Society, and Orion Rocket Team, students can develop technical and social skills.
• Education supported by English resources ensures an internationally recognized engineering formation.
• Its location close to the center of Ankara provides advantages in terms of transportation and daily life.

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 students an international experience that contributes to their academic and cultural development. In addition, there are collaborations with many universities within the scope of the Mevlana Exchange Program as well.

Through the Erasmus and Mevlana programs, students can:

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

For detailed information about the programs, please visit the relevant page on the University’s website.

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.