Program Description
The objective of the Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program is to train professional research engineers who can design a mechanical or thermal system within a specific systematic framework, model an engineering problem in these fields and solve it using relevant mathematical tools, conduct interdisciplinary research and propose original technological solutions, create new products by applying theories related to technological design, and who possess contemporary technological knowledge, scientific research methods, and ethical knowledge.
In addition to basic mechanical engineering courses, the Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program curriculum includes elective courses in new material technologies, biomechanics, defense technologies, and advanced manufacturing. Research groups will be established to conduct experimental studies in these areas and to carry out research in priority areas for our country. Our doctoral program attracts engineers who aim to pursue an academic career as well as those who wish to work in R&D engineering or fields requiring expertise.
Program Structure
The Mechanical Engineering doctoral program consists of a total of 21 credits, including 7 courses and a seminar course, and a thesis study comprising the doctoral qualification, thesis proposal, thesis supervision, and thesis defense stages. The stages including the seminar course and thesis study are credit-free and are graded as either successful or unsuccessful. The duration of the doctoral program is a minimum of eight and a maximum of twelve semesters. The scientific preparation program is not considered in the calculation of the duration. Semesters in which the student is not enrolled are included in the maximum duration. There is no “special student” status in doctoral programs. Candidates must meet all minimum requirements at the time of final registration.
Mechanical Engineering Special Application Requires
A 4-year bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
ALES Score Type
SAY
ALES Score
55
Documents required for enrollment in PhD programs:
Notarized copy of bachelor's degree or graduation certificate obtained from e-Government
Original copy of the bachelor's degree transcript, notarized copy, or e-government printout
Notarized copy of Master's degree diploma or e-government graduation certificate
Original Master's Degree Transcript, notarized copy, or e-government printout
Foreign Language Certificate (For application, a minimum score of 55 on the YDS or an equivalent score on exams listed in the YÖK Foreign Language Equivalency Table is required.)
ALES Exam Result (Including the result verification code, covering the last 5 years as of the registration date, with a score of 55 or above in the relevant score type.)
Original and photocopy of identity card
For male applicants, a recent Military Service Status Certificate (documents obtained from e-Government are accepted).
1 passport-size photo
Note: Students who were enrolled in or graduated from non-thesis master's programs before June 2, 2013 may apply to PhD programs.