The “Kuzeyboru Spaghetti Bridge Competition” will be organized in collaboration between Kuzeyboru Inc. and Boğaziçi University. Teams participating in the competition will compete using spaghetti bridge models that they have designed and constructed themselves. This event will provide students with the opportunity to systematically and practically apply the theoretical knowledge they have learned, while also helping them develop problem-solving, design, and production skills in the field of engineering.

Kuzeyboru Spaghetti Bridge Competition – Participation Information

  • Participation in the competition is free of charge.
  • The competition will be held on May 11, 2026 at Özger Arnas Hall.
  • All teams wishing to participate are required to complete a pre-registration.
  • Pre-registrations will be collected online via a Google Form available on the Civil Engineering Department page of the Faculty of Engineering.
Pre-registration Dates: 23 March 2026 – 5 April 2026
Announcement of participating groups: 8 April 2026
Submission of Spaghetti bridge models: 24 April 2026
Exhibition Area: Özger Arnas Hall
Load testing and Award ceremony: 11 May 2026

Spaghetti bridges will be evaluated by a jury, and cash prizes determined by Kuzeyboru Inc. will be awarded to the winning teams.

Prizes:

  • 1st Place: 45,000 TL
  • 2ndPlace: 35,000 TL
  • 3rd Place: 25,000 TL

For participation and other details, the “Spaghetti Bridge Competition Technical Specifications” can be accessed via the link.

If you have any questions, you may contact:

Eren Kılıçer – President of BÜYAP

eren.kilicer@std.bogazici.edu.tr

Furkan Çakmak – Faculty Member, Department of Civil Engineering

furkan.cakmak@bogazici.edu.tr