Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Foreign:$ 17 k / Year(s) Deadline: Aug 12, 2025
501–600 place StudyQA ranking:6247 Duration:48 months

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Manufacturing Systems Engineering at Sabancı University offers a comprehensive and innovative education designed to prepare students for the evolving demands of modern manufacturing industries. This interdisciplinary program combines principles from engineering, business, and technology to equip graduates with the skills necessary to design, analyze, and optimize manufacturing processes and systems. Emphasizing both theoretical foundations and practical applications, the program aims to develop proficient professionals capable of addressing complex production challenges, implementing advanced manufacturing technologies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within various industrial sectors.

Throughout the curriculum, students engage with a diverse array of subjects including manufacturing processes, automation, robotics, supply chain management, quality control, systems integration, and sustainable production. The program places a strong emphasis on hands-on learning through laboratories, industry collaborations, and projects that mirror real-world scenarios. This approach ensures that graduates are not only well-versed in the latest manufacturing technologies but also possess critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork skills essential for success in competitive environments.

Sabancı University's Manufacturing Systems Engineering program also emphasizes innovation and research, encouraging students to participate in cutting-edge projects and research activities. The faculty comprises experienced academics and industry professionals committed to mentoring students and fostering an environment of inquiry and discovery. Graduates of the program are well-prepared for careers in manufacturing firms, consultancy services, research institutions, and technological development companies, or they may choose to pursue postgraduate studies to further specialize and contribute to advancements in manufacturing sciences.

By integrating engineering fundamentals with business acumen and technological expertise, the Manufacturing Systems Engineering program at Sabancı University aims to produce versatile professionals capable of leading digital transformation, improving operational efficiency, and advancing sustainable manufacturing practices. The program’s approach ensures that graduates are equipped with both the technical skills and the strategic mindset necessary to excel in the dynamic landscape of manufacturing and production industries worldwide.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline 12 August Tuition fee
  • USD 17000 Year (International)

$17000

Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 240 ECTS
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test
  • English
Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time Intensity Flexible More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

SUMMARY OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Min. Credits, Min. Courses

  • University Courses 46
  • Required Courses 4, 3
  • Core Electives 51
  • Area Electives 15
  • Free Electives 9
  • Faculty Courses: Min. courses 5

University Courses

Which consist of 18 courses and 46 credits must be completed. (Two HUM coded courses are required.)

Course Name Credit Faculty MJC 100 Majors: Informative Course 0 FASS CIP 101 Civic Involvement Projects I 0 CIAD ENG 101 Freshman English I 3 FDY MATH 101 Calculus I 3 FENS NS 101 Science of Nature I 4 FENS SPS 101 Humanity and Society I 3 FASS TLL 101 Turkish Language and Literature I 2 FDY ENG 102 Freshman English II 3 FDY MATH 102 Calculus II 3 FENS NS 102 Science of Nature II 4 FENS PROJ 102 Project Course 3 FENS SPS 102 Humanity and Society II 3 FASS TLL 102 Turkish Language and Literature II 2 FDY HIST 191 Principles of Atatürk and the History of the Turkish Revolution I 2 FASS HIST 192 Principles of Atatürk and the History of the Turkish Revolution II 2 FASS HUM 201 Major Works of Literature - Myths and Archetypes 3 FASS HUM 202 Major Works of Western Art 3 FASS HUM 203 Major Works of Ottoman Culture 3 FASS HUM 204 Major Works of Classical Music 3 FASS HUM 205 Major Works of the Cinema 3 FASS HUM 206 Major Works of Drama 3 FASS HUM 211 Major Works of Literature - The Fantastic 3 FASS HUM 212 Major Works of Modern Art 3 FASS HUM 214 Major Works of the Opera 3 FASS HUM 221 Major Works of Literature: The Classical Novel 3 FASS HUM 222 Major Works in Architecture 3 FASS HUM 224 Major Works of 20th Century Music 3 FASS HUM 231 Major Works in Poetry 3 FASS HUM 232 Major Works of Eastern Art 3 FASS HUM 241 Major Works in Short Fiction 3 FASS HUM 251 Major Works in Literature : Love 3 FASS SPS 303 Law and Ethics 3 FASS

Required Courses

Course Name Credit Faculty * CS 201 Introduction to Computing 3 FENS * ENS 208 Introduction to Manufacturing Systems 3 FENS ENS 491 Graduation Project (Design) 1 FENS ENS 492 Graduation Project (Implementation) 3 FENS * MATH 201 Linear Algebra 3 FENS * MATH 203 Introduction to Probability 3 FENS MATH 306 Statistical Modelling 3 FENS MS 301 Deterministic Models in Operations Research 4 FENS MS 302 Stochastic Models in Operations Research 4 FENS MS 305 Simulation 3 FENS PROJ 302 Summer Project 0 FENS

Core Electives

Minimum 25 credits from the pool below

Course Name Credit Faculty CS 204 Advanced Programming 3 FENS * CS 300 Data Structures 3 FENS CS 306 Database Systems 3 FENS * ENS 204 Mechanics 3 FENS * ENS 205 Introduction to Materials Science I 3 FENS * ENS 206 Systems Modeling and Control 3 FENS ENS 209 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting and Solid Modeling 3 FENS * MATH 204 Discrete Mathematics 3 FENS MS 303 Decision Economics 3 FENS MS 304 Production and Service Systems Planning and Design 3 FENS MS 306 Ergonomics 3 FENS MS 309 Manufacturing Processes I 3 FENS MS 401 Production and Service Systems Operations 3 FENS MS 402 Integrated Manufacturing Systems 4 FENS MS 403 Quality Planning and Control 3 FENS MS 405 Decision Analysis 3 FENS MS 409 Project Scheduling and Management 3 FENS MS 411 Modeling and Analysis of Large Systems 3 FENS

Area Electives

Minimum 15 credits of courses offered by FENS (including Core Electives Courses; excluding University Courses)

Free Electives

Minimum 9 credits of courses offered by FASS & SOM (excluding "University Courses")

Faculty Courses

In line with the conditions stated by the Faculties, a total of at least 5 courses should be completed from FENS Faculty Courses and/or FASS Faculty Courses. At least 2 of these courses must be MATH coded. In addition, at least 3 of these courses must be from the pool of FENS Faculty Courses. These courses may have been taken while fulfilling the other degree requirements for the program.

* Faculty Courses

**Courses in more than one areas are listed in the area according to order of appearence in Summary of Degree Requirements list. That is, if a course is both area elective and core elective,then it is listed in core elective courses list.

***Graduate courses are not listed in undergraduate area requirements even if they are among them.

****Since graduation requirements may change dependent to the enrollment year to the University, we advise our students who enrolled at SU in previous years and still continue their education, to track their graduation requirements completion via Information System - Degree Evaluation.

Requirements

International Students who are in the last year of high school or graduated from a school equivalent to Turkish high schools may apply to undergraduate programs at Sabanci University.
Students who have graduated from any institution that is equivalent to Turkish high-schools and those who meet the application criteria below may apply for the undergraduate programs at the Middle East Technical University.

a) On the condition that they have graduated or expecting graduation from a high-school;

1) international students,

2) those holding Turkish citizenship by birth and renounced their Turkish citizenship, and their children under 18 who are listed in the renouncement document but documenting their certification for rights mentioned in the Turkish Citizenship Law, no: 5901, Item 7, stating that “Anyone born, either in Turkey or abroad, in the marriage of a Turkish mother or father, is a Turkish citizen.” Candidates who wish to apply within the “applications from abroad” category should examine the Turkish Citizenship Law.

3) those who hold citizenship of other countries by birth and have gained the citizenship of The Republic of Turkey / those who hold dual-citizenship,

4) those who hold the citizenship of The Republic of Turkey and have completed their high school education in another country, including those who have completed their high school education in a Turkish institution in another country. (Those who have completed their high school education in The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus are exempt from this rule.)

5) those who hold the citizenship of The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, who reside in The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and who have completed their secondary education in a GCE AL system, as well as those who have registered and completed their secondary education in a GCE AL system abroad between 2005-2010,

may apply.

b) Applicants

1) who hold the a citizenship of The Republic of Turkey, and have completed their secondary education in Turkey or in The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus,

2) who hold the a citizenship of The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (except for those who have completed their secondary education in a GCE AL system in TRNC, and those who have registered and completed their secondary education in a GCE AL system abroad between 2005-2010),

3) who hold a dual citizenship, one of which is a citizenship of The Republic of Turkey by birth, as stated in article (a) item.2 above. (except for those who have completed their high school education in another country other than The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus/ those who have completed their high school education in a Turkish institution in another country other than The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus),

4) who hold a dual citizenship, one of which is a citizenship of The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (except for those who have completed their secondary education in a GCE AL system in TRNC, and those who have registered and completed their secondary education in a GCE AL system abroad between 2005-2010),

5) those who hold a citizenship of The Republic of Turkey or a dual citizenship, one of which is the a citizenship of The Republic of Turkey by birth, as stated in article a item.2 above, and who have completed their secondary education at institutions within an embassy or in other foreign institutions in Turkey,

cannot apply.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.


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    "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

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* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Sabanci University.

Funding

There is always a possibility of earning scholarships for international students in Sabanci University. However we have to remind you that there are limited numbers of scholarships in all levels and competition is very keen. Also it is not based on financial aid or citizenship but academic merit! Just after you complete your application our scholarships committee will evaluate your application and respond you back. Additionally please note that there is a chance to request scholarships when you complete at least two semesters in SU with outstanding grades.

Undergraduate Scholarships:

The higher scores from the required exams and the higher GPA scores students possess, the higher amounts of scholarships you may get while you are being admitted to the Sabanci University. Once you are granted a scholarship during the admittance, it goes on for your whole education unless you fail to meet the criteria of the scholarship.

While filling out the application form, you can fill in the related area to apply for scholarship.

Please see the scholarship opportunities:

Full Annual Tuition (2013-14)$16,000;

  • 100% Scholarship: Remaining Tuition $0
  • 50% Scholarship: Remaining Tuition $8000
  • 25% Scholarship: Remaining Tuition $12000

Manufacturing Systems Engineering at Sabancı University is a multidisciplinary program designed to prepare students for the rapidly evolving industrial landscape. The curriculum emphasizes the integration of engineering principles with modern manufacturing technologies, focusing on the development, optimization, and management of manufacturing processes. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of mechanical design, production planning, supply chain management, automation, and quality control. The program aims to equip graduates with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, enabling them to innovate and improve manufacturing systems across various sectors.

Offered within the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, the program encourages a hands-on learning approach through laboratories, projects, and industry collaborations. Students are exposed to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies such as computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and robotics. The program also emphasizes sustainable manufacturing practices, emphasizing energy efficiency, waste reduction, and environmentally friendly processes.

Sabancı University's manufacturing systems engineering program features a balanced mix of coursework and research opportunities, preparing students for careers in high-tech manufacturing industries, research and development, consultancy, and academia. The faculty comprises experienced professors and industry professionals, providing mentorship and industry insights. The program typically includes internships and industrial visits to connect students with real-world manufacturing environments.

Graduates of this program are expected to possess strong problem-solving capabilities, analytical skills, and an innovative mindset. They are prepared to address challenges in modern manufacturing facilities, contribute to the development of new manufacturing technologies, and lead initiatives aimed at improving productivity and sustainability. The program also promotes lifetime learning and adaptability, essential qualities in the dynamic manufacturing sector.

Alumni of the Manufacturing Systems Engineering program at Sabancı University have gone on to work in leading manufacturing firms, technology companies, and research institutions globally. They demonstrate a high level of technical expertise, leadership, and adaptability, reflecting the quality and scope of the education received. The university continues to update and enhance its curriculum to keep pace with technological advancements and industry needs, ensuring that graduates are well positioned to excel in their careers.

Overall, the Manufacturing Systems Engineering program at Sabancı University provides an in-depth, multidisciplinary education that bridges theory and practice, preparing students to become innovative engineers and leaders in the manufacturing industry, contributing to technological advancements and sustainable development worldwide.

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