Industrial Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering at METU is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to train engineers capable of optimizing complex systems — including manufacturing, services, logistics, supply chain, quality control, operations research, and management science. The curriculum combines mathematics, statistics, engineering fundamentals and systems thinking with specialized courses in operations research, production systems, optimization, industrial management, quality and reliability, ergonomics and work systems, logistics and supply chain management. Students acquire analytical, quantitative and managerial skills, along with practical tools to design, manage and improve industrial and organizational processes.
Situated in Ankara within METU’s engineering faculty, the program emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical application. Students benefit from coursework, labs, project work and opportunities to analyze real-world industrial problems. With a focus on efficiency, productivity, sustainability and systems integration, the program equips graduates to contribute to industry, service sectors, supply chains, manufacturing, consulting or further academic and research careers in engineering and management fields.
Key information
Key Facts
- Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Industrial Engineering
- Standard period of study: 8 semesters
- Location: Ankara
- Study Type: Undergraduate (full-time, English-medium)
- Admission semester: Fall semester
- Area of study: Operations Research, Production & Manufacturing Systems, Logistics & Supply Chain, Quality Control, Industrial Management, Optimization, Statistics & Systems Engineering
- Admission modus: Without admission restriction
- Main language: English
Program Structure
Semester 1 – Foundations of Mathematics, Statistics & Engineering Basics
- Calculus I / Mathematics for Engineers
- Basic Physics I
- Introduction to Industrial Engineering / Engineering Basics
- Introduction to Programming / Computer Applications
- Academic English & Foundation Courses
Semester 2 – Core Mathematics, Statistics & Systems Thinking
- Calculus II / Mathematics II
- Linear Algebra / Probability & Statistics for Engineers
- Mechanics or Basic Physics II (as needed)
- Introduction to Statistics / Data Analysis
- Supporting / Elective Courses
Semester 3 – Fundamentals of Industrial Systems & Operations
- Operations Research I / Deterministic Models
- Production Systems / Manufacturing Processes Fundamentals
- Statistics & Probability for Industrial Applications
- Engineering Economics / Cost & Decision Analysis
- Supporting / Elective Courses
Semester 4 – Operations Research & Quality Systems
- Operations Research II / Stochastic Models & Optimization
- Production Planning & Control
- Quality Control & Reliability Engineering
- Work Systems & Ergonomics / Human Factors in Engineering
- Supporting / Elective Courses
Semester 5 – Logistics, Supply Chain & Industrial Management
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
- Inventory & Material Management / Warehouse & Distribution Systems
- Project Management / Organisational Behaviour & Industrial Management
- Simulation Methods / Industrial Systems Simulation
- Elective / Technical Courses
Semester 6 – Systems Integration & Advanced Industrial Engineering Topics
- Advanced Operations Research / Optimization Methods
- Decision Analysis / Multi-criteria Decision Making
- Industrial Systems Design / Facility Planning & Layout
- Elective Courses (e.g. manufacturing automation, service systems, information systems)
Semester 7 – Specialization, Industrial Projects & Practice
- Industrial Engineering Design / Case Studies & Projects
- Internship or Industry Practice / Applied Industrial Systems Work
- Technical Electives (logistics, production, quality, management, analytics)
- Elective / Supporting Courses
Semester 8 – Graduation Project & Professional Preparation
- Senior Design Project / Industrial Engineering Capstone
- Final Technical or Elective Courses based on specialization
- Preparation for graduation, professional readiness or further graduate study
Career Opportunities
Graduates are well-equipped for careers in manufacturing and production companies, logistics and supply chain firms, consultancy, service industry operations, quality control and assurance, production planning and optimization, project management, operations research, industrial systems design, and process improvement. They may work in manufacturing, logistics, consulting, technology, or pursue graduate studies in industrial engineering or related fields.
Why Choose This Program
Choosing Industrial Engineering at METU gives you a versatile education bridging engineering, management and systems thinking — enabling you to tackle complex real-world problems across industries and services. The program’s strong analytical and quantitative foundation, combined with training in optimization, operations research, supply chain, quality and industrial systems, prepares you for varied and dynamic career paths.
With practical project work, industry-oriented courses and broad specialization opportunities, graduates gain both technical competence and managerial insight — ideal for roles in production, logistics, operations, consultancy or advanced academic paths.
Contact Information
Middle East Technical University – Department of Industrial Engineering
Dumlupınar Boulevard No:1
06800 Çankaya, Ankara, Türkiye
Tel: +90 312 210 4000
Email: ie@metu.edu.tr
Student Affairs Office – Industrial Engineering Program
Faculty of Engineering, METU
06800 Ankara, Türkiye
Tel: +90 312 210 4001
Email: ie-undergrad@metu.edu.tr
International Office – Middle East Technical University
METU Campus
06800 Çankaya, Ankara, Türkiye
Tel: +90 312 210 1060
Email: ico@metu.edu.tr
