Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
Mechatronics Engineering
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027
Programme information package
The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.
Programme definition
History
Nişantaşı University, Department of Mechatronics Engineering started its educational activities in 2015 and continues to educate students as a multidisciplinary department.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Mechatronics Engineering Bachelor's Degree Title: Mechatronics Engineer
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Bachelor degree (EQF-LLL 6. Level)
Specific Admission Requirements
Admission and Registration Conditions Turkish Citizens: Students are accepted to the program through central placement according to their SAY score type. Students placed in the program by ÖSYM must complete their financial obligations and register definitively within the announced registration dates. Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are accepted in accordance with the criteria determined by the University Senate. Please review the relevant web page: Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started his/her education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for horizontal transfer. The student's acceptance is examined and evaluated individually before the start of the semester, taking into account each student's conditions and the degree to which he/she will apply. Please review the relevant legislation. Istanbul Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Transfer Directive: Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs at Higher Education Institutions, Double Regulation on the Principles of Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer: Exchange Students: Approved by the University and framed by an agreement. Within the scope of designated student exchange programs, students from home and abroad can take the courses offered in the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students' previous education and achievements can be recognized in accordance with the "Istanbul Nişantaşı University Recognition of Previously Acquired Qualifications, Course Equivalence and Adaptation Principles Directive" and exemption from the necessary courses can be provided accordingly. Link address to access the directive:
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Conditions and Rules are as explained in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Vision: With the synergy created by dynamic, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary programs focused on advanced technology; To train engineers who produce and direct technology at national and international levels, who are sensitive to society and the environment, who are prone to team work, who have developed leadership skills, who are creative, researchers and entrepreneurs. Mission: To raise new generations who are ready for international competition, have high quality qualifications, have received all kinds of equipment, practical training, have developed organizational ties with the industry, have a strong corporate culture and identity, and are oriented towards the development of the country. Aims and goals: -Able to provide optimum solutions or innovative designs to complex engineering problems in professional business life -Able to make positive contributions as a leader or member of a mechatronics engineer in an interdisciplinary team -Have effective verbal and written communication skills in professional life -Able to constantly renew and improve their technical and social knowledge and skills by following current developments and trends -To train engineers who are sensitive to the social and environmental problems of the country and the world, committed to ethical values and able to provide solutions and services with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates of the department can work as Mechatronics Engineer at different levels in various universities, public and private institutions-organizations, research institutes, especially in our country and foreign country industry. For example, the business areas that can be worked on can be listed as follows: Automation companies, defense industry, instrumentation companies, spacecraft, satellite systems, facilities manufacturing space shuttle, aircraft industry, robot systems, robot automation, robot manufacturing facilities, wherever there are smart systems., companies producing biomedical systems, automotive industry, gas distribution companies, facilities producing renewable energy or producing these technologies, oil distribution companies, water distribution companies, hydroelectric power plants, iron and steel industry, construction and cement industry, ceramic and glass industry, water and wastewater treatment industry, food and pharmaceutical industry, textile and paper industry, machinery and manufacturing sector, hydroelectric power plants, thermal power plants, natural gas conversion plants, energy distribution places, chemical and petrochemical enterprises, oil and gas enterprises, smart building contracting companies, ready-mixed concrete companies, telemetry systems facilities producing sea freight, power plants, nuclear power plants, companies that manufacture elevators and escalators, facilities producing military technology, the ship industry, industries that consume durable goods, the production industry of trains and locomotives, shipyards.
Access to Further Studies
Students who graduate from this program can apply to study in postgraduate programs.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester must attend at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the applied courses in order to take the final exam. Students are subject to midterm and final exams for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. can also be evaluated as midterm exam grade) to the success grade is 40%, and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. You can click on the course name in the curriculum for the measurement and evaluation criteria of each course. You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Istanbul Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations: yonetmeligi-1544216789.pdf Exam and Success Evaluation System Directive:
Graduation Requirements
In order to be eligible for graduation, students must have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum (equivalent to a total of at least 240 ECTS) and their overall weighted grade point average at graduation must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00; Additionally, students must have successfully completed their internship or graduation project. Please review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Istanbul Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations: -1544216789.pdf Istanbul Nişantaşı University 8th Semester On-the-Job Professional Practices (IMU) Directive: Istanbul Nişantaşı University Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Directive on Editing Other Documents:
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Head of Program: Doç. Dr. Nazenin İpek Işıkçı Contact: nazenin.ipek@nisantasi.edu.tr Address: Nişantaşı University, NeoTech Campus, Maslak / SARIYER (Office 114)
Facilities
The lectures of the department are given by expert faculty members. Since it is a multidisciplinary department, other faculty members of the department within the faculty also take the courses. In addition, there is an Electrical-Electronics Laboratory, Computer Laboratories and Mechanical Operation Laboratory allocated to the use of department students.
Programme outcomes
- Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems
- Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
- Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose
- Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
- Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
- Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
- Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, give and receive clear, intelligible instructions.
- Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
- Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
- Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
- Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework
Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.
KNOWLEDGE
- 1
Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources
Programme outcomes1 · 4
SKILLS
- 1
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Programme outcomes1 · 4 · 5 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field
Programme outcomes2 · 4 · 5
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
Programme outcomes6 - 2
Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 6 - 3
Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project
Programme outcomes10
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach
Programme outcomes7 - 2
Determine learning needs and direct the learning
Programme outcomes8 - 3
Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Programme outcomes8
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field
Programme outcomes7 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data
Programme outcomes4 · 7 - 3
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Programme outcomes10 - 4
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level
Programme outcomes7 - 5
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge
Programme outcomes4
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field
Programme outcomes9 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security
Programme outcomes11