Industrial engineers design, analyze, improve, and manage complex human-integrated systems such as production systems, supply chain networks, and service systems. These systems consist of people, information, equipment, energy, materials, and processes. Within such systems, industrial engineers determine how to optimize operations for maximum efficiency, effectiveness, productivity, safety, or other shared goals.

The Department of Industrial Engineering at OSTİM Technical University offers a rigorous education aimed at equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively in this field. The curriculum includes courses in operations research, production systems engineering, human factors engineering, and management systems engineering. It addresses not only the physical and technical aspects of systems but also organizational, economic, commercial, and human elements.

Students in the Industrial Engineering program develop not only their technical competencies but also essential professional skills such as teamwork, communication, ethics, and lifelong learning. What sets industrial engineering apart from other engineering disciplines is its direct focus on human-centered systems.

OSTİM Technical University implements a work-based learning model, which introduces students to the business world starting from the first year. For six semesters, students spend one day per week working in industry, gaining practical experience. In the final two semesters, they synthesize their knowledge through applied industrial projects in collaboration with companies.

Thus, theoretical knowledge is reinforced by hands-on workplace experience, leading to the development of competent engineers with a holistic perspective and solution-oriented mindset.

Industrial engineers have a wide range of career opportunities in manufacturing, services, and public institutions. Our graduates are employed in various sectors including defense, energy, healthcare, IT, automotive, logistics, consulting, finance, construction, transportation, e-commerce, telecommunications, retail, and entertainment.

OSTİM Technical University is a third-generation entrepreneurial university that implements an applied education model specializing in advanced technologies. Located in the heart of industry—with 17 main sectors and 7 sectoral clusters—the university offers the advantage of accessibility and strong industry ties. These features and the benefits of the program distinguish OSTİM Technical University’s Industrial Engineering Department.

Industrial engineering focuses on human-centered systems. If designing or improving systems through quantitative methods in teamwork settings—while also fulfilling human goals and contributing to well-being—sounds fulfilling to you, then industrial engineering is the right choice.

If you want to gain experience in various sectors during your studies and become a sought-after professional in today’s competitive world, choose Industrial Engineering at OSTİM Technical University. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Prof. Dr. Neşe ÇELEBİ