We will be so pleased to have you prefer our "Aquatic Science s and Engineering Programme"...

‘Water’ is the most important natural resource and it becomes more valuable every single day. People requirement who can manage this resource with an integrated approach and evaluate for industrial purposes increase in both public and private enterprises everyday. Because, water resources have the greatest reserves to meet the food, medicine and cosmetic needs of over seven billion people in the world as well as to meet people's drinking water needs and building an excellent ecosystem for the organisms.

Students who prefer our faculty will have the honor of learning the traditions which have long history of Istanbul University and training in an academic institution which have its own place in worlds respectable universities. Our faculty educates students who will be "Aquatic Sciences Engineers" by conducting a training program that includes in discovery the water world with scientific program during the four years and will greatly enjoy the discovery.​
You will be in decision-making position on utilization, management, and providing sustainable use of water resources of our country with accumulated knowledge as ‘Aquatic Sciences Engineer’. As experts, you will work at municipalities, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, Ministry of Forest and Water Affairs, Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning, Ministry of Transport, Maritime and Communication, and Ministry of Health. Aquatic Sciences Engineers will not only contribute knowledgeable human resources of our country but also you will possess knowledge to meet demands on aquatic sciences in every country. During your study, you will benefit from our laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art instruments, Sapanca and Gökçeada research units as well as our research vessels especially R/V Yunus-S.

Why you should prefer our faculty?

Qualified Engineer

The opportunity to have enough training in aquatic sciences in almost every country in the world,

Instutional Experience

The possibility of graduating with a research culture from a university which has an academic background of 80 years,

Study abroad opportunities

Via ERASMUS and bilateral agreements, students have opportunities to study in at least 20 different countries,

Qualified Educational Staff

The opportunity to listen to the lessons of expert academics trained in respected universities of the world,





Modern infrastructure

In our laboratories with modern equipments, you can have the possibility of conducting practical training and research in our units and vessels (R/V).





Broad employment opportunity

The opportunity to work in ministries and muncipilities such as Republic of Turkey Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, The Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health which are all stakeholders in “Aqua” ,

Social activities

By participating in the Student Clubs, students can have opportunities to participate in social projects as well as professional training,