Civil Engineering

Civil engineering, along with military engineering, is one of the world's oldest engineering branches, carried from the past to the present day. With the establishment of sound investment and infrastructure systems, the construction sector not only provides employment as a driving force of national economies, but is also a locomotive sector that shapes national economies and reflects the welfare level of society by directly and indirectly affecting nearly 400 sectors. Throughout history, civil engineering applications have played an important role in enabling civilizations to have a say on the world stage and to become centers of attraction. By synthesizing information technologies developed in different disciplines, innovative breakthrough materials and construction technology applications with a contemporary infrastructure, civil engineers build significant structures in diverse conditions and challenging geographies that will carry societies into the future.

The design of safe, comfortable and sustainable living spaces that improve quality of life, are resilient to natural disasters and are compatible with the environment; the selection of construction sites, structural systems and building materials suitable for projects; the programming and planning of projects; cost calculations; and the performance of the calculations and field controls specified in technical specifications according to engineering principles throughout construction processes are carried out by civil engineers, who are part of the decision-making mechanism. Within their areas of authority, civil engineers contribute to society and many different disciplines through public or private buildings, roads, bridges, rail systems, airports, nuclear power plants, coastal and port structures, pipelines, sewage systems and integrated systems; the detection of natural or non-natural hazards at construction sites; the development of temporary and permanent systems to resolve soil-related problems; the condition assessment of historical structures; the measures taken to pass cultural assets on to future generations; the development of innovative conservation technologies; and the extension of the service lives of structural systems that are part of the built environment. With the analytical thinking infrastructure and fundamental knowledge they acquire, graduates can find employment in the field or the office not only in civil engineering but also in many other sectors such as real estate appraisal, insurance, risk engineering and finance. Civil engineering, which forms the basis of many engineering branches today, has existed for centuries and will continue to benefit society by training qualified professionals in response to the need for skilled civil engineers that arises in every era.

Civil Engineering Education at Bahçeşehir University and Opportunities for Students:

As a result of the contemporary education they receive, civil engineering candidates studying at our university as part of our family are trained as individuals who use computer technologies effectively, have advanced communication skills and are inclined toward teamwork. With its campus in the heart of Istanbul, 100% English-medium instruction, the opportunity to benefit from the privileges of Bahçeşehir University's campuses abroad, a structure that encourages interdisciplinary work throughout undergraduate education, its current number of international students and its goal of raising global citizens, the university offers students the chance to receive a privileged education from young, dynamic researchers who are among the leaders in their fields worldwide. Computer programs and software for civil engineering that are accepted and widely used in the construction sector are taught in our department in line with the curriculum and students' interests, enabling them to start their professional lives well-equipped and with an advantage.

With the support of the BAU CO-OP program, our students are given internship and part-time work opportunities at leading companies in the sector so that they can closely observe field and office applications, which are indispensable to civil engineering education. Within the scope of this program, our students can understand the demands and needs of the market by interacting with companies, and opportunities are provided for them to develop themselves in specialized subjects. Through our ERASMUS student exchange program, our students can take courses at our partner international universities while continuing their education at Bahçeşehir University. The Bahçeşehir University Department of Civil Engineering has held MÜDEK accreditation for its graduates since 1 May 2020.