The Faculty of Engineering, which was previously affiliated with Middle East Technical University, were incorporated into the newly established institution.

Graduates of the program find employment in various fields, including telecommunications, hospitals, research and development laboratories, power stations, and educational institutions.

Department of Industrial Engineering Industrial Engineering (IE) is a discipline focused on the design and optimization of production systems, operations management, operations research (OR), ergonomics, automation, CAD/CAM, quality control, information technology (IT), artificial intelligence (AI), and systems simulation.

The field also incorporates ergonomics, often referred to as human factors in other contexts, emphasizing the interaction between people and systems.

Department of Civil Engineering The Department of Civil Engineering is equipped with facilities to support education and research in areas such as construction materials, land surveying, structural mechanics, transportation, fluid mechanics, hydraulics, hydrology, and water resources.

During the fourth year, technical elective courses are available, allowing students to deepen their expertise in specific fields of interest.

The curriculum covers both theoretical and practical aspects of the food industry, addressing topics that span from the quality of raw materials to the final consumption of products by consumers.

The graduate programs are designed to enhance the depth and breadth of knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level, preparing students for advanced roles in academia, research, and industry.

Mechanical engineers engage in diverse areas, including design, manufacturing, research, development, operations, maintenance, education, and management.

The curriculum remains consistent with the program initially offered when the department was affiliated with Middle East Technical University (METU) and leads to Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.

In addition to general laboratories for undergraduate education, the department provides specialized facilities to support graduate research and industrial projects.

In addition to academic coursework, students are required to complete summer practice, offering hands-on experience to complement their theoretical knowledge.

[12] The location of the university in Southeast Anatolia provides opportunities for studying social issues in a real-life setting.

In 2021, allegations of nepotism and favoritism surfaced in media reports, suggesting that among approximately 250 employees, including academic staff, fewer than ten different family names were represented.