Program overview
Automotive Engineering is an engineering field on designing and manufacturing vehicles. In Turkey this field is taught in modern English- and Turkish-language programs with a strong share of projects and internships. Most bachelor's tracks last 4 years.
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Courses and skills you gain
The program moves from foundational courses to specialized subjects and practice.
- Higher mathematics
- Physics
- Programming and informatics
- Engineering graphics
- Introduction to the field
- Strength of materials
- Thermodynamics
- Machine mechanics
- Internal combustion engines
- Materials science
- Vehicle design
- Electric and hybrid vehicles
- Control systems
- Manufacturing technology
- Design project
- project work such as a prototype, system, calculation, lab task or engineering case in the chosen specialization;
- a capstone project and portfolio that can be used for internships, employers or further study.
Graduate career paths
- Automotive engineer
- Design engineer
- EV engineer
- Car plants and suppliers
Pay and demand in Turkey and beyond
What raises income: CAD/BIM and specialist software, internships in industry, English (German is a plus). We break down up-to-date salary ranges by city and employer in a free consultation.
Who this program is for
You are on the right track if you…
- You are interested in Automotive Engineering and related subjects.
- You like learning through practice too - projects and internships, not just lectures.
- You're after a globally recognized diploma and the experience of living abroad.
Worth a pause if…
- You haven't settled on a field yet - a consultation is a good first step.
- You insist on your native language - look up the teaching language at the university.
Additional guide to programme language
For Automotive Engineering, students can use mechatronics, energy systems and industrial engineering as adjacent engineering routes to compare. Bahcesehir lists these tracks in English.
Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: Mechatronics Engineering (Bachelor, English); Bahcesehir University: Energy Systems Engineering (Bachelor, English); Bahcesehir University: Industrial Engineering (Bachelor, English).
Universities offering Automotive Engineering
Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.
| University | Degree | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okan University | Bachelor | English | $4 000/yr |
How to apply for Automotive Engineering in Turkey
Admission to Automotive Engineering programs at private Turkish universities runs on your school record: an 11-year certificate is accepted directly, and most universities skip entrance exams. Prepare a language certificate - TOEFL or TÖMER depending on the track - and the denklik recognition of your diploma, which we run in parallel with the application. Public universities may require the YÖS or SAT.
Questions and answers
Yes - an 11-year school certificate is accepted directly, and most private universities admit to Automotive Engineering without entrance exams. Public universities may ask for YÖS or SAT.
Most partner universities offer Automotive Engineering in English (TOEFL required); Turkish-taught tracks accept TÖMER. If your language level falls short, universities provide a preparatory year.
Programs are available in english. Language of instruction is up to the university - we'll help pick what suits you.
Most bachelor's tracks last 4 years; medicine and parts of engineering take longer.
Yes - we support you at every stage: choosing a university and program, documents, visa, accommodation. The first consultation is free.
Pay is shaped by city, employer segment and languages: Istanbul and Ankara rank highest, and international companies out-pay local business. Engineering salaries grow with access to international projects. We will share current ranges during a consultation.
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