Message from the Department Chair to Prospective Students

Dear Prospective Students,

You are standing on the threshold of an exciting time that will shape your future. Global challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, and waste management await solutions from young minds who combine science with engineering and think multidimensionally. This is precisely why environmental engineering is one of the most critical professions of the future.

As the Department of Environmental Engineering at Hacettepe University, we offer you:

• Education at International Standards: A 100% English-medium undergraduate program accredited by MÜDEK and holding the EUR-ACE label, recognized across Europe.

• Hands-on and Rich Experience: A strong academic staff, state-of-the-art laboratories, TÜBİTAK research projects, technical field trips, and compulsory internship opportunities.

• Broad Horizons: Overseas experience through Erasmus+, minor degree options, and an interdisciplinary perspective.

Our graduates shape green transformation and sustainability processes across a wide spectrum, ranging from public institutions and industry to international organizations and academia. By choosing this department, you will not only gain a prestigious profession but also directly contribute to the future of our planet.

We invite you to become a part of the Hacettepe family—sharing the ideal of "To More, To the Best"—in the lush green campus of Beytepe.

May your path be clear and your choices bright.

Prof. Dr. Selim L. Sanin

Chair, Department of Environmental Engineering