1. The fact that it has got experienced dynamic and young academic staff
2. Quality of education of civil engineering
3. The fact that the number of students per academician is low
4. The fact that our graduate students can find job and that they are preferred
5. The fact that there are academic staff who can teach their subjects in English
6. The fact that the number of publications per academic staff is high
7. The fact that evening education is available
8. The fact that our department is in central settlement
9. The fact that international studies are continued
10. The fact that our department has MUDEK certfications
11. The fact that  there is master and PhD (doctorate) programs

Weaknesses 

1. The fact that educational tools are not enough with respect to quality and quantity
2. The fact that relationship with institutions and organizations is not enough
3. Deficiency in introduction
4. Deficiency in the number of academic staff of professor doctors and associate doctors
5. Deficiency in the number of international/national projects supported by European Union and TÜBİTAK (Turkish Scientific and Technical Researches Institution)
6. The fact that the number of administrative personnel is not enough

Opportunities
1. The fact that the amount of economic means allocated to Research and Development Activities has increased
2. The fact that there are some opportunities to send students/academic staff to universities both abroad and in our country for the purpose of academic research
3. The fact that access to information is both faster and easier
4. The fact that national and international projects can be accepted along with the acceleration of infrastructure work
5. The fact that research and development activities has been started with public and private institutions and organizations in the region
6. The fact that civil engineering is still nearly the most preferred department among the candidates who enter university exam
7. The fact that building sector is one of the most driving forces of economy in our country

Threats
1. The difficulties in providing academic staff and technical personnel
2. The difficulties in providing tools convenient for the rapid changes in technology
3. The fact that criteria for appointing academic staff are getting difficult
4. Work load on academic staff