Maltepe University

The Bachelor in Ship and Yacht Design at ARUCAD is an undergraduate program that comprehensively explores both the technical and creative aspects of designing vessels. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in naval architecture, marine engineering, construction methods, and the use of high-tech fiber reinforced composite materials. Students benefit from a practical, hands-on education that links design theory to real-world applications through design projects, workshop experience, and the use of professional software and tools. Key subject areas include hull design, interior design, stability analysis, propulsion systems, structural analysis, and project management. The curriculum emphasizes both aesthetic and engineering principles, ensuring graduates possess an understanding of both form and function as well as compliance with maritime industry standards and regulations. Career prospects for graduates are strong, with opportunities in shipyards, yacht production, naval architect offices, marine equipment design, project management, and technical management for new constructions. Graduates are equipped to work in design offices, production yards, consultancy firms, or to start their own ventures in the maritime sector. The program has been developed in close cooperation with the industry to ensure that students gain essential skills that are current and relevant in the marine design field.[1][2]