About the Department
Turkey has made a significant progress in terms of aerospace and defense industries. The Atılım University Department of Aerospace Engineering opens to students in the Academic Year of 2020-2021, with the aim to train qualified engineers as required in the ever-developing aerospace industry. This department is a field of engineering that focuses on the R&D, design, manufacturing, testing and performance processes of aircraft such as planes, choppers, or rockets; as well as satellites, and other kinds of spacecraft.
Located in Ankara where much of the work related to the aerospace studies takes place, our School is to offer common projects and long-term opportunities for internship studies with many companies in the industry. Our academic staff involves faculty members who are experienced in teaching aerospace engineering, as well as experts in the field after having worked in many projects in the defense industry, in addition to offering consulting. Backed with our state-of-the-art laboratories, our curriculum is to offer students a chance to acquire the skills and know-hows to advance Turkey in the sector. We aim to implement a hands-on approach in education by training our students with our aircraft in our hangar at Esenboğa Airport. We aim to provide them with a practical training, and a constant opportunity to touch, feel, and experience the aircraft, from the first year. Our focus is to have students experience the process of R&D, from the designing stage to prototype manufacturing. Our course content, devised to match the current needs of the sector, shall make it possible for our students to find employment in their fields of competence and interest.
Why Choose Atılım?
We are located in Ankara where much of the work related to the aerospace studies takes place, therefore many companies in the industry are accessible for common projects and long-term opportunities for internship studies. Our academic staff involves faculty members who are experienced in teaching aerospace engineering, as well as experts in the field after having worked in many projects in the defense industry, in addition to offering consulting. Backed with our state-of-the-art laboratories, our curriculum is to offer students a chance to acquire the skills and know-hows to advance Turkey in the sector. Our focus is to have students experience the process of R&D, from the designing stage to prototype manufacturing. Course content devised to match the current needs of the sector shall make it possible for our students to find employment in their fields of competence and interest.
Mission
We aim to train engineers who possess the background to push Turkey further in aerospace technologies and who are able to convert their expertise to advanced products; engineers who follow technology, are innovative, and are able to do teamwork; as well as to contribute to scientific literature through national and international collaborations.
Vision
We are striving to create a program that holds national and international accreditation, and climb to leading positions with our quality, solid education in the field of Aerospace.
News
Aerospace Engineering students visited Ankara Wind Tunnel on December 22, 2020. They took technical information about tunnel capabilities and take a tour inside the tunnel circuit....
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“Breaking Into Research as a Student” Join medical student and researcher Yusuf Jamil as he shares practical insights on how to get involved in research during your studies, navigate innovation, and benefit from internal support programs.
Cengiz Yenerim Hall (Blue Hall) - Faculty of Business
30 April 2026, 14:30 - 15:30
Showcase the unique flavors of your culture at our International Cooking Contest!
Principles of Nutrition Lab
21 April 2026, 13:22 - 13:22
The event titled "The Iran War and China: Economic Interests, Geopolitical Balances," featuring Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilgün ELİKÜÇÜK YILDIRIM, organized by the International Relations Department was held on April 20. We thank Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilgün ELİKÜÇÜK YILDIRIM for her contributions to our event.
Lamia Ergenekon Conference Hall
19-20 April 2026, 13:30 - 14:30
The Lydian Palace of the Ancient City of Sardis: Early Beginnings and Final Destruction will be delivered by Dr. Will BRUCE, Faculty Member at the University of Kansas, USA.
Kemal Zaim Conferance Hall (School Of Engineering, 2nd Floor)
16 April 2026, 14:30 - 15:30
REASONS OF BRAIN DRAIN AMONG PHYSICIANS: A FIELD STUDY Guest Speakers: PROF. DR. DİLAVER TENGİLİMOĞLU Chairperson at Department of Business PROF. DR. ELİF EŞİYOK BARUT Vice Dean of the School of Business
School of Business – Cengiz Yenerim Conference Hall
16 April 2026, 14:30 - 14:30
All interested participants are invited to this event, where changes in dietary habits in Ankara over the last five years will be discussed.
17 March 2026, 14:17 - 14:17
Orhan Zaim Conference Hall
11 March 2026, 14:00 - 15:00
The Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences: Online Seminar Series
Zoom - Online
09 March 2026, 10:30 - 12:00
GLOBAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AFTER THE NEW WORLD ORDER – MODERNISM (NEOLIBERAL ORDER – POSTMODERNISM) Guest Speaker: PROF. DR. AHMET SALTIK MD, BA, LLM
School of Medicine Conference Hall, Floor: -1
05 March 2026, 14:30 - 14:30
Announcements
The competition will be held on 23-24 July 2022. The detailed information can be obtained from the following link: http://vtol.ae.metu.edu.tr/en/index.html>...
