AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING
The Department of Automotive Engineering was established in 2011 within the Faculty of Technology at Pamukkale University and commenced its educational activities in the 2013–2014 academic year with its first cohort of students. The primary objective of the department is to educate highly qualified automotive engineers equipped with strong theoretical knowledge, practical competence, and a high level of creativity required by the industry.
The Department offers both daytime and evening undergraduate programs. In addition to the required 240 ECTS credits and a mandatory 40-day internship, students complete a 16-week Industrial Training program during the fall or spring semester of their fourth year. The engineering education provided by the department aims to equip students with interdisciplinary competencies by combining both theoretical and practical training. Alongside comprehensive theoretical instruction, students enhance their engineering practice through structured internships and long-term workplace training programs conducted in cooperation with leading industry partners under formal collaboration agreements. Protocols have been established with prominent companies such as Katmerciler, Başak Tractor (Agricultural and Construction Machinery), HD Kauçuk, Angst + Pfister Inc., Doğrar Kepçe Makina San., Uğurlu Glass, Maysan Mando, and Volkan Crafted Technology, among others.
In accordance with relevant academic regulations, students who successfully complete all required courses are awarded a Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Engineering and graduate with the professional title of Automotive Engineer.
The Department operates within an indoor area of approximately 700 m² under the Faculty of Technology and is equipped with seven laboratories and workshops, including the Computer and CAD Laboratory, Basic Engine Technology Laboratory, Basic Manufacturing and CNC Laboratory, Automotive Electrical and Electronics Laboratory, Fuel Injection Systems Laboratory, Vehicle Technology and Powertrain Laboratory, and Engine Test Laboratory, in addition to amphitheater-style classrooms.
To ensure the continuous improvement of the curriculum and course content in alignment with industry needs, to develop and strengthen laboratory and workshop infrastructure, and to provide guidance to students regarding internships, training programs, scholarships, technical visits, social activities, and post-graduation employment opportunities, an Advisory Board composed of representatives from the private sector has been established.