General Information

MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING (MASTER’S) – Program Information

• Language: Turkish

• Duration: 2 years

• Maximum Duration: 3 years

• Quota: Per semester

• Internship Requirement: None

Department Chair: Prof. Dr. Oğuz YAKUT
ECTS Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Alper K. TANYILDIZI
Graduate Studies Board Member: Dr. Çağrı KAYMAK
Department Secretary: Gülcan YÜCEL

History:
The Mechatronics Engineering master’s program admitted its first cohort in Fall 2011.

Degree Awarded:
Upon successful completion of 120 ECTS credits, graduates receive an M.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering.

Admission Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline

• Sufficient score on the national ALES exam (graduate entrance exam)

• Proof of foreign-language proficiency (YDS or equivalent)

Progression to Doctoral Studies:
Master’s graduates who meet the minimum GPA and language requirements may apply to the Ph.D. program.

Graduation Requirements:

• Completion of 120 ECTS credits of graduate coursework

• Completion and defense of a master’s thesis under a faculty advisor

Career Opportunities:
Graduates are well-placed for roles in automation, robotics, manufacturing, defense, R&D centers, IT, education, and academia.

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MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING (Ph.D.) – Program Information

• Language: Turkish

• Duration: 4 years

• Maximum Duration: 6 years

• Quota: Per semester

• Internship Requirement: None

Department Chair: Prof. Dr. Oğuz YAKUT
ECTS Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Alper K. TANYILDIZI
Graduate Studies Board Member: Dr. Çağrı KAYMAK
Department Secretary: Gülcan YÜCEL

History:
The Ph.D. program in Mechatronics Engineering admitted its first cohort in Fall 2015.

Degree Awarded:
Graduates are awarded the title “Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechatronics Engineering.”

Admission Requirements:

• Master’s degree (thesis track) in a relevant field

• Minimum ALES score of 55 in the appropriate test category

• Minimum YDS (or equivalent) score as set by the university

• Master’s GPA of at least 75/100

• Successful performance on a written and oral scientific evaluation

Post-doctoral Career Paths:
Ph.D. holders may pursue research and teaching positions in universities, research institutes, advanced manufacturing, and high-tech industries.

Graduation Requirements:

• Completion of required doctoral coursework, seminars, and qualifying examinations

• Completion and successful defense of a doctoral dissertation under a faculty advisor

Career Opportunities:
Graduates are qualified for academic appointments, leadership roles in R&D departments of industry, and expert positions in high-technology companies.