The information and program qualifications related to the Maritime Transportation Engineering Master of Science Program, under the Department of Maritime Transportation Engineering of the Graduate School, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
The Maritime Transportation Engineering Master's Degree Program is designed to educate highly qualified engineers and researchers who can respond to the rapidly evolving technical, managerial, and environmental needs of the maritime sector. The program offers an interdisciplinary educational structure that integrates engineering fundamentals, maritime transportation systems, ship operations, safety, legal frameworks, and management perspectives.
Within the scope of the program, students gain advanced knowledge in areas such as engineering mathematics, maritime transportation economics, ship energy management, maritime risk management, safety engineering, maritime legislation, port and terminal management, maritime logistics, and research methodologies. In addition, the program provides opportunities for specialization through elective courses focusing on contemporary and strategic topics such as alternative fuels, environmental management, maritime technology and innovation, ship maintenance management, and maritime policy.
The program combines theoretical instruction with simulator-supported training, laboratory work, and project-based learning approaches, strengthening students’ academic and professional capabilities. Graduates are well prepared to take active roles in shipping companies, ports, logistics firms, classification societies, public institutions, and academic careers.
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Program Profile
The Maritime Transportation Engineering Graduate Program aims to educate graduates who:
1. Possess advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in maritime transportation systems, ship operations, port and terminal management, and maritime logistics.
2. Develop the ability to analyze complex problems in the maritime sector and propose innovative, sustainable, and safe engineering solutions.
3. Acquire strong competencies in scientific research, data analysis, academic writing, and ethical research practices.
4. Gain expertise in maritime safety, risk management, environmental protection, and regulatory frameworks at national and international levels.
5. Develop interdisciplinary thinking skills by integrating engineering, management, law, and environmental sciences in maritime applications.
6. Are capable of using modern engineering tools, simulation technologies, and digital systems in maritime transportation engineering.
7. Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and effective communication skills in multicultural and multidisciplinary professional environments.
8. Contribute to the maritime sector through innovation, technological development, and sustainable practices aligned with global decarbonization goals.
Registration Requirements
Application Term : 2025-2026 Spring Semester
Application Dates : 10.11.2025 09:00:00 - 26.01.2026 17:00:00 ( UTC/GMT+3 )
Application Requirements (For T.C Nationality) ALES Numerical must be minimum 65 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 652, new system GRE minimum 152 ). Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.1/4 (55.66/100). Graduation must be Offshore Engineering, Naval Academy Engineering Departments, Marine Technology Engineering, Maritime Transportation Management Engineering, Maritime Transportation Engineering, Department of Maritime Transportation and Management, Maritime Business Management, Energy Systems Engineering, Naval Architecture Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Marine Engineering, Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering, Deck Department, Management Engineering.
Quota (For T.C Nationality): 20
Application Requirements (For International Students) ALES Numerical must be minimum 65 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 652, new system GRE minimum 152 ). Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.1/4 (55.66/100). Graduation must be Offshore Engineering, Naval Academy Engineering Departments, Marine Technology Engineering, Maritime Transportation Management Engineering, Maritime Transportation Engineering, Department of Maritime Transportation and Management, Maritime Business Management, Energy Systems Engineering, Naval Architecture Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Marine Engineering, Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering, Deck Department, Management Engineering.
Quota (For International Students): 7
Transfer Quota : 5
Click here for quotas and conditions for all semesters. Application Page Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles
Application requirements, application dates, and quotas are updated in real-time from the Application System.
Program Learning Environments
The learning environments of the Maritime Transportation Engineering (Thesis) Master’s Program include, in addition to the classrooms within the Faculty of Maritime Studies, the faculty’s student, research, and computer laboratories, ITU-licensed distance education software, and the Ninova e-learning center, whose software has been developed by ITU. The learning environments also include student laboratories and the Simulator Center. Students also advance their learning process through one-to-one work carried out with academic staff and their peers.
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Program Educational Objectives
Mission
To be a program that trains nationally and internationally leading manpower with high-level scientific competence and research and development skills in the field of maritime, respectful to the environment and ethical values, and to ensure its continuity. It is to carry out research with the aim of keeping university-industry cooperation at the highest level and developing interdisciplinary research.
Vision
To be a graduate program with a specialization in the constantly developing maritime sector in accordance with national and international regulations, adapting to developing technology and gaining an understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship in scientific research. For this purpose, it is aimed to train senior managers as well as maritime academicians.
Measurement and Evaluation
Evaluating Student Success
The student success is evaluated considering Articles 56, 57, 58, and 59 of the Istanbul Technical University Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles.
ARTICLE 56 - Before the enrollment for the courses begins, the faculty member who offers the course informs the Program Executive Committee about the types, number and contribution percentage to the final grade of the studies within the semester, as well as requirements for a right to take the semester final exam. These requirements shall be finalized by approval of the Program Executive Committee and approval of the chair of the department, who declares them to the student and informs the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 57 - A student may appeal the final grade of a course within one week following the announcement of the grades. Appeals must be submitted to the Graduate School in writing. The relevant faculty member shall re-evaluate the student's success status and submit the result to the Graduate School within one week. Appeals not submitted within the prescribed time frame shall not be considered by the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 58 - Courses in graduate programs shall be evaluated according to the following grading system.
| Grade Description |
Grade |
Scale |
| Excellent |
AA |
4.00 |
| Very good plus |
BA+ |
3.75 |
| Very good |
BA |
3.50 |
| Good plus |
BB+ |
3.25 |
| Good |
BB |
3.00 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB+ |
2.75 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB |
2.50 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC+ |
2.25 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC |
2.00 |
| Fail |
FF |
0.00 |
| Fail(No Exam) |
VF |
0.00 |
ARTICLE 59 - Students who wish to improve their cumulative grade point average may retake courses during the course-taking period. The most recent grade will be counted for the repeated courses.
Internship
There is no internship in this program.
Graduation Requirements
The requirements for graduation are determined by ITU Graduate School - Graduate Regulations and Senate Principles. Related documents can be found at https://lee.itu.edu.tr/belgeler
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Master of Science Title : -
Program Employment Opportunities
Main employment areas include:
- Shipping and ship management companies, especially in operations, planning, and fleet management departments
- Port authorities, terminal operators, and free trade zones in technical and managerial positions
- Maritime logistics, shipping, and multimodal transportation companies
- Classification societies and inspection/conformity assessment organizations
- Marine engineering, consultancy, and project companies
- Marine insurance companies and P&I clubs
- National and international public authorities and maritime administrations
- Ship agencies, brokerage, and chartering companies
- Organizations working in maritime safety, risk analysis, and safety management systems
- Institutions and projects focused on sustainability, environmental management, and decarbonization
- Universities, research centers, and technology parks in academic and R&D positions
Number of Graduates
Graduate Statistics (Last Five Years)
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 18 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 Developing and intensifying knowledge in the related program’s area, based upon the competency in the undergraduate level
P.O.2 Grasping the inter-disciplinary interaction related to one’s area
P.O.3 The ability to use the expert-level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the area
P.O.4 Interpreting and forming new types of knowledge by combining the knowledge from the area and the knowledge from various other disciplines
P.O.5 Solving the problems faced in the area by making use of the research methods
P.O.6 The ability to carry out a specialistic study related to one’s area independently
P.O.7 Developing new strategic approaches to solve the unforeseen and complex problems arising in the practical processes of one’s area and coming up with solutions while taking responsibility
P.O.8 Fulfilling the leader role in the environments where solutions are sought for the problems related to the area
P.O.9 Assessing the specialistic knowledge and skill gained through the study with a critical view and directing one’s own learning process
P.O.10 Systematically transferring the current developments in the area and one’s own work to other groups in and out of the area; in written, oral and visual forms
P.O.11 Ability to see and develop social relationships and the norms directing these relationships with a critical look and the ability to take action to change these when necessary
P.O.12 Proficiency in a foreign language and establishing written and oral communication with that language
P.O.13 Paying regard to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collecting, interpreting, practicing and announcing processes of the area related data and the ability to teach these values to others
P.O.14 Developing strategy, policy and application plans concerning the subjects related to the area and the ability to evaluate the end results of these plans within the frame of quality processes
P.O.15 Using the knowledge and the skills for problem solving and/or application (which are processed within the area) in inter-disciplinary studies
P.O.16 In the programs with thesis, the ability to present one’s own work within the international environments orally, visually and in written forms
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