Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

Department of Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

The language of instruction of the Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Program is 100% English. The program has a comprehensive curriculum that includes fundamental engineering courses based on mathematics and physics, core courses such as Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Introduction to Programming, as well as advanced courses such as Aerodynamics, Propulsion Systems, Orbital Mechanics and Aircraft Structures.

Through the compulsory internship at the end of the 3rd year included in the course curriculum, our students are enabled to put their theoretical knowledge into practice, become closely acquainted with the workings of the industry and gain fundamental professional experience. In addition, through the full-time long-term internship carried out within the scope of the Cooperative Education in Industry (CO-OP) Program implemented in the spring semester of the 4th year, it is aimed for our students to develop their professional knowledge, skills and work experience. In this context, students gain significant industry experience by taking part in real engineering projects at leading organizations of the defense and space industry such as TUSAŞ, Roketsan, BAYKAR, TEI and Aselsan.

Our graduates, who complete their education with applications and research conducted in computer-aided design, numerical methods and wind tunnel laboratories, attain the competence to take part in the design, analysis, production and testing processes of air and space vehicles, and are thus trained as engineers preferred by public and private sector organizations that conduct R&D and produce technology in the field of aviation and space.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates can work at advanced technology companies operating in the defense, aviation and space industries such as TUSAŞ, TEI, Roketsan, Baykar, Havelsan and Aselsan; and, in the civil aviation sector, at THY Teknik, Pegasus Teknik, MNG Teknik and other maintenance and repair organizations.

In addition, our graduates can pursue careers in various fields of specialization such as the design and production of air and space vehicles, engine and propulsion systems, rocket and missile technologies, unmanned aerial vehicles, satellite and space systems, simulation and modeling, aerodynamics and flow analyses, structural analysis, flight mechanics and control, testing and verification, R&D, systems engineering and advanced technology development.