Civil Engineering
Strong infrastructure,
sustainable futures.
The Civil Engineering Department at Yeditepe University offers a four-year undergraduate program conducted entirely in English. The program is accredited by MÜDEK and holds the EUR-ACE quality label. Throughout their education, students complete a mandatory 40-day internship and have the opportunity to specialize in structural, geotechnical, transportation, hydraulic, and earthquake engineering.
HISTORY
“ The Department of Civil Engineering is part of Yeditepe University, which was granted public legal entity status under Law No. 4142 dated June 7, 1996, through the Istanbul Education and Culture Foundation (ISTEK Foundation). The department was established on March 26, 2008, under the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture. ”
2008 – 2009
Undergraduate education in the department commenced in the Fall Semester of the 2008–2009 academic year.
2010
The Soil Mechanics and Construction Materials Laboratories were completed, and double major programs were introduced in the same year.
2014
Following the separation of the Department of Architecture from the faculty, the faculty was renamed the Faculty of Engineering.
2015
The Master's Program in Civil Engineering was launched under the Graduate School.
2018 – 2019
The department developed a strong academic structure consisting of professors, assistant professors, lecturers, research assistants, scholarship researchers, and laboratory technicians.
2025
As of Spring 2025, the department had reached a total of 689 graduates. More than 90% of its graduates secured employment within one year of graduation, while over 30% continued their education through graduate studies.
THE YEDITEPE DIFFERENCE
Why
Yeditepe
Civil Engineering?
QUICK ANSWERS
What Is Civil Engineering?
Civil engineering is the branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction, and management of buildings, bridges, roads, tunnels, dams, and infrastructure systems.
What Courses Are Offered?
The curriculum includes courses in structural analysis, strength of materials, reinforced concrete, geotechnical engineering, hydraulics, transportation engineering, and earthquake engineering.
What Are the Areas of Specialization?
Students have the opportunity to specialize in structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydraulics, transportation engineering, earthquake engineering, and construction management.
What International Opportunities Are Available?
Students can study abroad through Erasmus+ and exchange programs and gain access to international career opportunities thanks to the program’s English-medium education.
Is an Internship Required?
Yes. Students are required to complete their mandatory internships before graduation.
Which Software Tools Are Used?
Engineering software such as AutoCAD, SAP2000, ETABS, and similar industry-standard tools are introduced and utilized throughout the program.