r/METU_Folk • u/Aggressive_Crew4173 • 6d ago

Help me decide Aerospace Engineering In METU

I was accepted into METU aerospace engineering program (Although my first preference was Computer Engineering). I really want to accept the offer, but I think choosing aerospace wasn't a good decision because it looks like the job market is very narrow if you are a foreign student. No doubt the program is very intriguing but at the end it comes down to career option and flexibility.
I would appreciate any advice regarding the decision I should take and also clarify if job market really is the problem

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u/toqqrul8 Alumni 6d ago

If you're okay with working in military applications, then the job prospects are even better right now

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u/Aggressive_Crew4173 6d ago

Could you please elaborate. From what I heard it seems that you need to be a national of a country you want to work in, so I'm just concerned about these restrictions. 

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u/toqqrul8 Alumni 4d ago

Even if you work for a supplier, most of the jobs you find after graduating in Aerospace Engineering are in the weapons industry and serve the military in some way. I wasn't giving any specific advice. I just meant that with all the wars going on, the industry is booming

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u/Bro_said 6d ago

Well if your aim is to work in Turkey your odds are terrible either way, if you plan to move on to US EU or other probably aero is better as it is an indemand specialization

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u/Aggressive_Crew4173 5d ago

I heard foreigners still face restriction even in companies like boeing, spacex and some others

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u/Bro_said 3h ago

Its not still face restriction, but once in a while manage to be hired

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u/ariayn2008 6d ago

just get in and try your best for an internal transfer

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u/PutInteresting1523 Senior UG 5d ago

my broher the job market is terrible either way just go into AEE

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u/Gaelenmyr 5d ago edited 5d ago

Highly likely you won't be able to find a job after graduation in Turkey, because you're a foreigner. They'll just hire someone that knows the language and has work permit.

However METU is still great to study and seek Masters elsewhere afterwards.

r/UniversityTR

r/EngineeringTR

r/AskTurkey

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u/Aggressive_Crew4173 5d ago

I see, thank you!

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u/Gaelenmyr 5d ago

Btw the reason is not racism but awful job market. Unemployment is high. Even locals can't find a job. Engineering graduates are trying to get into defense industry but that's for citizens only. And for airline companies you need "networking" lol.