Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Civil engineering signifies far more than the construction of structures. As a profession that designs living spaces, transportation networks and the cities of the future, it offers its graduates broad and dynamic career opportunities.
Graduates of the Department of Civil Engineering may take part in large-scale projects such as residential and high-rise building schemes, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, motorways, railways, harbours and industrial facilities. They are able to shape their careers across numerous fields—including design, project management, site supervision, inspection, consultancy and research and development—within public institutions, the private sector, international firms, engineering and consultancy companies, and building inspection organisations.
With the rapid advancement of technology, new career opportunities are also emerging in rising fields such as sustainable structures, smart cities, earthquake engineering and digital design. By taking an active role in projects that enhance people's quality of life and add value to the future of society, civil engineers leave a lasting mark throughout their professional lives.
Occupational Profiles
The planning, design, construction and supervision of the structures that form an indispensable part of daily life—ranging from residential buildings and hospitals to bridges and dams, from airports and harbours to transportation networks and water infrastructure systems—fall within the responsibility of civil engineers. In line with this mission, the Department of Civil Engineering at Istanbul Gelişim University aims to educate engineers who can accurately analyse the needs of the age, closely follow scientific and technological developments, remain sensitive to the environment and society, adhere to ethical values, think analytically and work effectively within teams.
Horizontal Transition
Horizontal transfer from equivalent engineering programmes is possible, subject to the announced quotas and conditions.
Vertical Transmission
Vertical transfer is possible through the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS) from the relevant associate-degree programmes specified in the ÖSYM guide.