Maritime Transportation Management Engineering
The Maritime Transportation Management Engineering programme at Istanbul Technical University is a four-year English-medium degree designed for students who want to work in the maritime industry, both at sea and on land. The programme gives students a strong technical background in navigation, ship operations, maritime safety and marine sciences. At the same time, it includes management courses such as shipping business, maritime economics and logistics. Students learn how ships operate, how voyages are planned, how cargo is carried safely and how maritime organisations are managed. The curriculum combines classroom learning with laboratory work and ship-based training, helping students understand the real conditions of the maritime world.
The programme also offers hands-on training on ships, simulators and safety centres, allowing students to practice navigation, emergency procedures and ship operations. Working with experienced instructors and maritime professionals, students learn teamwork, leadership and decision-making skills, which are essential for maritime careers. Studying in Istanbul, one of the busiest maritime hubs in the region, also gives students access to many companies and industry opportunities. By the end of the degree, students gain both technical and practical knowledge and are prepared for national licence exams and international maritime careers. The programme is a strong choice for anyone who wants a dynamic, global and practice-oriented education in maritime engineering.
Key information
Key Facts
- Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Standard period of study: 8 semesters (4 years)
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
- Study Type: Undergraduate, full-time, English-medium
- Admission semester: Fall semester only
- Area of study: Maritime Transportation, Ship Operation, Navigation, Maritime Business & Management
- Main language: English
Program Structure
Semester 1 – Foundations of Maritime Studies
- Mathematics & Basic Physics
- Introduction to Marine Navigation and Nautical Science
- Basic Ship Operations and Seamanship
- Academic English & Maritime English
Semester 2 – Core Nautical & Technical Basics
- Ship Systems & Marine Engineering Basics
- Maritime Safety & Lifesaving Training
- Ship Stability, Cargo Handling Fundamentals
- Marine Meteorology & Oceanography Basics
Semester 3 – Navigation, Ship Operations & Law
- Navigation and Ship Handling
- Maritime Law & Regulations
- Ship Communications & Maritime English II
- Elective / General Course
Semester 4 – Advanced Maritime Operations & Economics
- Ship Operation Management
- Maritime Economics & Shipping Business
- Port and Cargo Operations
- Elective or Lab / Practical Course
Semester 5 – Sea Training & Practical Skills
- On-board Training / Sea Practice I
- Ship Safety & Emergency Procedures
- Maritime Logistics & Supply Chain Basics
- Elective Course
Semester 6 – Advanced Sea Training & Management
- On-board Training / Sea Practice II
- Marine Navigation, Voyage Planning & Management
- Ship Maintenance, Operations Management
- Elective / Professional Course
Semester 7 – Maritime Business & Research
- Shipping Industry Studies & Maritime Economics II
- Transport Policy, Maritime Trade & Global Shipping Markets
- Marine Environment & Safety Management
- Seminar / Research Methods / Technical Writing
Semester 8 – Final Training & Graduation Preparation
- Final Sea Training / Extended Voyage
- Thesis-style Project or Final Year Project
- Maritime Management Internship or Project Work
- Graduation Requirements & Licence Exam Preparation
Career Opportunities
Graduates can work as deck officers (after licence), ship officers, marine navigators, ship managers, maritime transport managers, port operations experts, cargo and logistics coordinators, maritime safety officers, shipping company staff, or in marine service companies. They may join commercial fleets, shipping lines, port authorities, logistics firms, maritime agencies or international shipping corporations. With their English skills and maritime training, graduates can work internationally, join global sea fleets or multinational shipping firms. They can also take national and international seafarer licence exams and start careers as ship officers.
Why Choose This Program
This programme is ideal for students who love the sea, navigation and shipping industry, and want a career on ships or in maritime businesses. You learn both technical maritime knowledge and business-management skills, which gives you many job paths. The hands-on sea training and real-life ship practice make learning exciting and practical — you graduate ready for real work on the sea.
Also, the English-medium education and maritime licence eligibility make this programme a strong choice for working globally. You can join international shipping companies or work on ships abroad. If you want a stable, adventure-filled and global career in maritime transport, this programme gives a solid foundation and many opportunities.
Contact Information
ITU Maritime Faculty – Department of Maritime Transportation Management Engineering
Tuzla Campus,
Istanbul, Turkey
Email: maritime@itu.edu.tr
International / Admissions Office – ITU Maritime Faculty
Tuzla Campus,
Istanbul, Turkey
Email: international@itu.edu.tr
