Civil Engineering

Qualification Awarded

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Level of Qualification

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Lateral or vertical transfer student admission is carried out basing on the "The Transfer Regulations for Associate and Undergraduate Degrees, Double Majors, Sub-specialties and Credit Transfer Regulations among Institutions". The prior learning of transfer students is recognized as per the relevant regulations of Council of Higher Education and under the coordination of the Adaptation Committee.

Kocaeli University guarantees in advance that all credits gained and courses received by an Erasmus student after the mobility abroad will be fully recognized and transferred into Kocaeli University system and upon arrival with the approval of the authorities and the student. While preparing the" Erasmus Credit Transfer and Grade Equivalency Table" the ECTS grades are transmitted to Kocaeli University grading system.

Turkish higher education institutions are in the start-up phase about the recognition of non-formal and informal education. However; computer and foreign language skills that students improve on their own, are evaluated through exemption examinations by the university. Students who prove to be proficient in such exams are exempted from related course(s).

Program Competencies

• Gains sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; gains the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas to solve complex engineering problems
• Identifies, defines, formulates and solves complex Civil Engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate engineering analysis and modeling methods for this purpose
• Designs a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements and gains the ability to apply the necessary methods for this purpose
• Selects modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of problems encountered in engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively
• Gain the ability to collect data for the solution of civil engineering problems, design experiments, conduct experiments, analyse and interpret the results of experiments
• Gains the ability to work effectively in disciplinary individual and team studies and multidisciplinary teams
• To be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in Turkish; to be able to speak at least one foreign language, especially English; to be able to write effective reports on design, manufacturing and application, to be able to understand written reports, to be able to make effective presentations, to be able to give and receive clear and understandable instructions
• Gains awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, gains the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to continuously renew himself/herself
• Gains awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; has knowledge about standards used in engineering applications
• Gains knowledge about business life practices such as project and risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development
• To have knowledge about the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; to be aware of the legal consequences of engineering solutions

Key Competencies

• The ability to transmit knowledge and opinions verbally and in the written form
• The ability to evaluate knowledge and skills critically
• The ability to work independently and to take responsibilities
• Being inclined to work collaboratively
• The ability to learn and manage to learn
• The ability to use digital literacy skills
• The ability to use a foreign language at the level of professional communication
• The ability to adopt and obey the rules of scientific etiquette
• The ability to take initiative and make attempts in order to turn thoughts into action
• The ability to use the knowledge and skill of scientific research
• The ability to manage and direct work
• The ability to care for social and cultural values
• The ability to use multiple perspectives on different topics
• Mathemetical ability and the ability to use science and technology
• The ability to self-express in the fields that could contribute to personal development (i.e. art, sports, etc.)

EQF/NQF-HETR Relation

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Mücahit OPAN