The Department of Mechanical Engineering has admitted students to the undergraduate and graduate programs in the academic year 1998 – 1999.
Until the end of 1999 – 2000 academic year, the department served in the center of İzmir city center and was moved to Urla – Gülbahçe location at the end of 1999 – 2000 academic year.
The doctoral education program was opened in 2003 – 2004 academic year.
As of July 2009, the department is continuing with the new Department Building with a closed area of approximately 12,000 square meters. It continues to serve with modern classrooms and laboratory facilities equipped with the latest technology.