Industrial Engineering is an engineering discipline that aims to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of production and service systems by optimally planning and managing resources such as people, machinery, materials, energy, information and capital. Developing analytical, innovative and system-focused solutions to the complex problems faced by businesses in today’s rapidly changing competitive environment, Industrial Engineering lies at the intersection of engineering, management sciences, economics and information technology.
Drawing on a wide range of fields—from mathematics to statistics, from production technologies to operations research, from data analysis to artificial intelligence applications, and from ergonomics to quality management—Industrial Engineering education equips students with systematic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills through its interdisciplinary approach.
The primary aim of the Department of Industrial Engineering at ISTÜN is to train industrial engineers who can adapt to the changing needs of our country and the world, utilise technology effectively, think analytically, are innovative, committed to ethical values and possess leadership qualities.
In line with this, whilst equipping our students with expertise in system design, process improvement, data analytics, production planning, quality management, supply chain management and digital transformation, alongside a foundation in engineering, the aim is to nurture them into individuals with strong communication skills, a propensity for teamwork, an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Academic Opportunities
The curriculum offered by our department comprises not only core engineering courses but also specialised courses such as operations research, production systems, plant layout, quality engineering, ergonomics, statistical analysis, simulation, optimisation, project management, supply chain management and decision support systems. In addition to compulsory courses, our students can develop their knowledge and skills through technical elective courses such as data science, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, entrepreneurship and digital technologies, depending on their areas of interest.
The educational process is supported by computer laboratories, simulation and optimisation software, data analysis applications and academic-industry partnerships. Through project-based courses, practical work, placements and industry partnerships, our students have the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world problems; upon graduation, they are prepared to enter the workforce as qualified engineers sought after by both the public and private sectors.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Industrial Engineering can take on roles in planning, organisation, analysis and management processes across virtually every area of the manufacturing and service sectors. Our graduates, holding the title of ‘Industrial Engineer’, have access to a very broad range of employment opportunities, particularly in manufacturing companies, the automotive sector, the defence industry, aviation, healthcare, energy, logistics, e-commerce, IT, finance, banking, consultancy, public sector organisations and technology companies.
Our graduates can pursue careers in a wide range of fields, including production planning, quality management, process development, supply chain management, project management, data analytics, business intelligence, operations management, lean manufacturing, digital transformation and management consultancy; they also have the opportunity to pursue an academic career by continuing their studies at postgraduate level.
Score Type: SAY
Duration of Study: 4 years
Language of Instruction: Turkish and English
