Department Overview
Textile engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering field that utilizes basic sciences along with knowledge acquired through research, experimentation, and practical applications to transform textile fibers into products using various physical, chemical, and mechanical methods with different technologies, while developing economical approaches and new techniques for the benefit of humanity.
1966
Year of Establishment
4000+
Graduates
31
Academic Staff
Our department was established in 1966 as the first Textile Engineering program in Turkey and has produced over 4,000 graduates to date. The department continues its educational and research activities with 15 professors, 10 associate professors, and 6 research assistants.
The medium of instruction at Ege University, Department of Textile Engineering, is English. Students either attend a one-year English preparatory class or, if they pass the exemption exam, begin their studies directly from the first year. In the first two years, students complete basic science and engineering courses along with general textile courses. Afterwards, based on their interests and abilities, they choose one of the following specialization tracks for their final two years:
Specialization Tracks
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Textile Technology Spinning, Weaving, Knitting |
Textile Chemistry and Finishing Dyeing, Printing, Finishing |
Apparel Manufacturing Garment Design and Production |
Additionally, students are required to complete two compulsory internships during their education.
Textile Engineering is a discipline where production and quality control functions are closely integrated. Therefore, in addition to theoretical courses, hands-on training is provided in departmental workshops:
Production Workshops
| Cotton Spinning | Wool Spinning | Weaving Preparation and Weaving | Knitting |
| Nonwoven Fabrics | Textile Finishing | Apparel Manufacturing |
The department also houses laboratories used for both educational and R&D purposes, including physical and chemical textile testing, finishing, knitting pattern design, print pattern design, and computer-aided garment design.
Students are offered educational and research opportunities in various application areas of the textile industry, depending on their specialization track. These include technical textiles such as medical textiles and protective textiles, as well as nanotechnology, clothing comfort, and composite textile materials.
Double Major and Minor Programs
Students who successfully complete their undergraduate program may also pursue a double major or minor in Mechanical Engineering, Leather Engineering, or Chemical Engineering, thereby obtaining an additional bachelor's degree or certificate in a second field.
