Ege University was founded on May 20, 1955, in Izmir as the fourth university in Turkey. Izmir, originally named after the Amazonian queen “Smyrna,” is one of the few cities in the world that date back to the Neolithic era, with a history spanning approximately 8,500 years.

The university comprises 19 faculties, 9 institutes, 3 graduate schools, 11 vocational schools, and 41 application and research centers. It has around 50,000 undergraduate and associate degree students, along with approximately 8,000 postgraduate students.

The predecessor of today’s Textile Engineering Department, Izmir Textile Technical College, was established in 1966. In 1982, it became part of the Faculty of Engineering, making it the first department in Turkey to offer education in Textile Engineering. The department currently has 15 professors, 10 associate professors, and 5 research assistants. Additionally, approximately 500 undergraduate students and 40 postgraduate students are enrolled in M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs.

At the undergraduate level, students take fundamental science and engineering courses in their first two years. Later, based on their interests and abilities, they specialize in one of the following areas:

• Textile Technology
• Textile Chemistry and Finishing
• Apparel Manufacturing

The research-oriented Master’s and Ph.D. programs provide significant advantages for young scientists pursuing careers in various fields, including classical textiles, technical textiles, and textile management. The department actively participates in student exchange programs through agreements with several European universities under the ERASMUS+ program. Students also have opportunities to engage in social activities through student clubs. Additionally, to strengthen the connection between students and the industry, the department organizes annual symposiums, seminars, and career days.

Since 2002, the department has been an active member of AUTEX. The AUTEX Conference was hosted in Izmir in 2009. Furthermore, the department has regularly organized the International Izmir Textile & Apparel Symposium (IITAS) every three years since 1976.

Contact:
Ege Üniversitesi, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Tekstil Mühendisliği Bölümü
Address: 35100 Bornova, İzmir, Türkiye
E-mail: teksek [at] mail.ege.edu.tr
Tel & Fax: +90 232 339 92 22
URL: www.textile.ege.edu.tr