Details of Studying Mechatronics Engineering in Turkey

Mechatronics engineering is one of the future specializations which witness an increasing demand day by day. It combines the fields of software, electronics, and electrical.

In Turkey, Mechatronics engineering has a high annual enrolment of students due to the importance of this specialization in practical life.

What is Mechatronics Engineering?

Mechatronics engineering is a modern engineering specialization integrating mechanical, electronic, control, and software engineering. Mechatronics engineers are concerned with designing and controlling a wide range of electromechanical devices. It varies from products we encounter in everyday life, such as automated teller machines and vending machines, to complex, intelligent machines used in manufacturing and robots used in surgical procedures.

Study of Mechatronics Engineering in Turkey

Mechatronics Engineering in Turkey is a multidisciplinary branch of engineering that combines the mechanical, electrical, electronic, and computer engineering specializations to provide solutions for the design problems of micro and intelligent products. It also covers the design of new products using different technologies.

Many universities in Turkey pay attention to mechatronics engineering because of its promising future in integrating with day-to-day use.

Duration and language of studying mechatronics engineering in Turkey

The duration of study for Mechatronics Engineering in Turkey is four years.
The study of Mechatronics Engineering is available in both English and Turkish medium of instruction. The student should submit a language proficiency certificate according to the selected language of study. If the student does not have a language proficiency certificate, he should appear for a preparatory test before starting the study. If he does not manage to clear this test, an additional language preparatory year will be added to the four years duration of the study.

Subjects for Mechatronics Engineering Department in Turkey

Most courses are based on mathematics and physics, as in every engineering specialization. It also includes a combination of mechanics, computers, and electronics courses. These courses allow the students to obtain enough knowledge in many areas. The courses of undergraduate study are covered over four years divided into eight semesters as follows:

First semester:

Ataturk's Principles and History of the Revolution
Physics
Mathematics
Introduction to Mechatronics Engineering
Computer-Aided Drawing (CAD)
Turkish Language
Foreign Language

Second Semester:

Ataturk's Principles and History of the Revolution
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Turkish Language
Foreign Language

Third semester:

Differential Equations
Probability and Statistics
Electronics
Materials Science
Elective Course

Fourth semester

Introduction to Computer Programming
Logic Design
Linear Algebra
Numerical analysis
Elective Course

Fifth semester

Non-Management Elective Course
Optional Department
Signals and Systems
Production Methods
Machine Element
Thermodynamics
Summer Training

Sixth semester

Non-Management Elective Course
Micro-controller
Electromechanical Energy Conversion Systems
System Dynamics
Automatic Control

Seventh semester

Non-Management Elective Course
Occupational Health and Safety
Mechatronics System Design
Introduction to Robotics
Summer Training

Eighth semester

Non-Management Elective Course
Non-Management Elective Course
Entrepreneurship
Occupational Health and Safety
Product Development Methodology
Final Project

Note: It is required to have a YÖS certificate with more than 80% to apply for mechatronics engineering at Turkish public universities.

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Market and the future of work for mechatronics engineering graduates in Turkey

Mechatronics graduates can work in robotics design and manufacturing and participate in operating the systems from beginning to end. They can work in the following areas:

Robotics.
Drones industry.
Smart homes.
Electric cars.
Autonomous control systems.
Medical technology.
Human-machine interaction.
Air and land vehicles.
Automobile industry.
Transformative industries.
Software companies.
Aerospace and defense.
Information, media, and communications.
Electricity and energy services.
Industrial electronics and consumer products.
Medical mechatronics and medical imaging systems.
Manufacturing and mining.

Mechatronics engineering graduates can also assist in the following tasks

Finding solutions to industrial problems using mechanical and electronic systems and computer technologies.
Designing new products by integrating different technologies.
Developing new electromechanical concepts for production lines.
Developing computer-aided methods for performing underwater exploration, mining, or forestry tasks.
Analyzing current development or production procedures and suggesting improvements.
Determining technical requirements and resources for development or production projects.
Proposing changes in technical design or process to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
Modeling, simulation, and analysis of complex mechanical, electronic, or other engineering systems using computers.

Average salaries of Mechatronics Engineering Graduates in Turkey

Salaries for mechatronics engineers may vary depending on the workplace, job, and years of experience.

A newly graduated mechatronics engineer receives a salary of average between 49,560₺ to 142,300₺ every year (every month is about 7,823₺). The salary will increase along with the increased experience.

Best Turkish Universities to Study Mechatronics Engineering

Best Turkish Universities to Study Mechatronics Engineering with English Medium of Instruction

University	Fees
Bahçeşehir	8200$
Istanbul Okan	4500$
Istanbul Bilgi	6950$
Atilim	9800$
Kadir Has	15000$

Best Turkish Universities to Study Mechatronics Engineering with Turkish Medium of Instruction

Istanbul Gelisim University, 3,255$.
Nişantaşı University, 2,950$.

Postgraduate Studies in Mechatronics in Turkey

Master's Program in Mechatronics Engineering in Turkey

University	Language	Fees
Bahçeşehir	English	12,000$
Istanbul Aydın	English	8000$
Istanbul Gilishim	English	4000$

Costs of studying mechatronics engineering in Turkey

The expenses of studying mechatronics engineering in Turkey range from 4000$ to 12000$ per year. These expenses vary according to the study program and educational institution.

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Requirements and conditions for admission to the Department of Mechatronics Engineering in Turkey

Passport copy, translated.
High School Certificate (Baccalaureate - Tawjihi) translated into English or Turkish and approved.
If you have not completed high school, the certificate of the last semester is translated and certified.
High school transcript, translated and certified.
Certificate of completion of the English language, if any, (if the student prefers to study in English).
Extra papers and certificates may nominate you for discounts on tuition fees, it is preferable to submit them, if any.

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