Marmara University

Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

 

   Since its establishment in 1883, Marmara University has combined the requirements of the modern age with its deep-rooted traditions and embraces the city through its campuses located on both sides of Istanbul. The Faculty of Engineering is located at the newly established Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Complex in Maltepe. The faculty was founded in 1987 and started undergraduate education in 1990. The Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, consisting of the Divisions of Manufacturing Metallurgy and Materials Science, became active in 1997, started undergraduate education in 2000, and graduate education in 2003. Our department consists of 6 professors, 1 associate professors, 2 assistant professors, 4 research assistants with a PhD, 4 research assistants, 1 technician, and 1 administrative staff member. The language of instruction is English. Students who do not meet the required level of English participate in a preparatory program at the School of Foreign Languages. The duration of undergraduate education is four years. Students are admitted to the department based on the quantitative score in the national university entrance exam.

   In the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering program, our students take basic science, engineering science, and engineering design courses. In addition to compulsory departmental courses, students have the opportunity to take elective courses in areas such as social sciences, law, management, and finance to support their personal development. Courses are taught in English. As is well known, throughout history, one of the key aspects of the competition between countries in knowledge and technology has been the development and use of advanced materials. For this reason, we aim to equip our students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the development of advanced technology materials. We ensure effective use of computers and advanced technological equipment in the courses and laboratories provided during their education. Furthermore, we strive to create an educational environment where students can develop as individuals who are inquisitive, committed to lifelong learning, capable of preparing and managing projects, observant of their surroundings and developments, and inclined toward interdisciplinary and team-based work. Our goal is to raise individuals who are not merely passive recipients of information, but who can analyze, interpret, and apply what they have learned to add value to themselves and to society.

   Academically successful students may benefit from the Minor Program, which enables them to specialize in other departments within our faculty or in different faculties, and from the Double Major Program, which allows them to earn a second bachelor’s degree.

   Our department contributes to Erasmus programs, which are among the most important means of cultural convergence on Türkiye’s path to integration with the European Union. Through bilateral agreements, the number of students studying at European universities is increasing every year. Our students mostly prefer to study in France, Germany, and Spain within the Erasmus program. The main goal of these efforts is to support students’ education and vision through cultural and scientific integration, interdisciplinary scientific studies, and contributions to academic literature.

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WHY METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING?

   Metallurgical and Materials Engineering is a branch of engineering that transforms theoretical and practical knowledge of material structure into products that society needs, through the stages of design, development, and production.

   Since the beginning of civilization, materials—along with energy—have been used to improve human living standards. In many engineering fields, new designs rely heavily on the development of new materials. The main driving forces behind innovations in material usage are rapid advancements in the fields of energy, electronics, optics, and biology, along with increased environmental awareness.

   The production and transformation of materials into usable products form the foundation of industry. Materials essential for modern engineering technologies include metals, ceramics, polymers, and composite materials. Therefore, our graduates have the opportunity to find employment and work in a wide range of sectors, including both private and public institutions, particularly in advanced technology companies.

   Our department was established in 1997 with the initiation of the Divisions of Materials Science and Manufacturing Metallurgy. It currently consists of 6 professors, 1 associate professors, 2 assistant professors, 4 research assistants with a PhD, 4 research assistants, 1 technician, and 1 administrative staff member.

   In the curriculum, students take courses in basic sciences, engineering sciences, engineering design, and departmental core subjects. Additionally, they can take elective courses in social sciences, law, management, and finance that help them shape their development in line with their individual skills. Academically successful students can benefit from the Minor and Double Major Programs to specialize in other departments within the faculty or other faculties.

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FIELDS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Manufacturing Metallurgy Industry (e.g., Erdemir, Karabük, İsdemir)
• Non-Ferrous Metal Production Industry (e.g., Aluminum, Copper)
• Metal Forming Industry (e.g., MKE and various private companies)
• White Goods Industry (e.g., Vestel, Arçelik/Beko, Bosch)
• Glass, Ceramics, and Refractories Industry
• Casting Industry
• Defense Industry
• Nanotechnology
• Machinery Manufacturing Industry
• Automotive Industry (e.g., Fiat, Toyota, Ford, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Renault)
• Automotive Supply Industry
• Aerospace and Defense Industry (e.g., TAI, Roketsan, Aselsan, TEI)
• Shipbuilding Industry (Shipyards)
• Plastics Technology
• Welding Materials Industry
• Surface Treatment and Coating Industry
• Electrical and Electronic Materials Manufacturing
• Magnetic Materials Manufacturing
• Healthcare Sector (Biomedical Materials)
• Quality Control and Inspection Companies

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WHY MARMARA UNIVERSITY?

• The language of instruction in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering is English.
• The department has a highly qualified academic staff, many of whom have studied abroad.
• The university's central library offers extensive and accessible resources.
• Laboratory facilities are well-equipped and modern.
• The engineering program is accredited by MÜDEK (Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Programs).
• Education takes place at the newly established Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Complex in Maltepe.
• Erasmus opportunities, as well as Minor and Double Major programs, are sufficiently available.
• Learning about the companies where our graduates work and their experiences can help you make an informed choice.

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IN SHORT, BEING A PART OF MARMARA IS A PRIVILEGE.

We would be honored to have you among us.