Established in 1979, the Department is one of the leading industrial design departments in Turkey. The Department puts special emphasis on developing strong ties with local industry, cooperating with educational and professional institutions at home and abroad, and supporting the development of an interdisciplinary product development culture at METU. The Department attracts students with the most competitive profile in Turkey.

With its contemporary curriculum offering various elective courses, national and international workshops, industry visits, policy towards encouraging participation to national and international design competitions and student exchange programs, METU Department of Industrial Design aims to attain a qualified and fulfilling professional education.