M.Sc. Introduction
Mechanical Engineering Department, with its young and dynamic faculty members, places a special emphasis on cooperation with the industry. A natural outcome of this is a high quality, highly R&D oriented graduate program. As of March 2009, we have nine R&D projects and two industry consultancies. Principal investigator of eight of our R&D projects is a faculty member in our department. Graduate students are usually expected to carry out thesis work compatible with needs of the industry and encouraged to take part in R&D projects. We support five research assistants fully with our projects. Our educational objective is to equip students with research culture and knowledge beyond undergraduate level and with capability to take initiative in research, which the industry requires.
Applicants should have completed their undergraduate work in mechanical, chemical, industrial, aerospace, naval construction, mechatronics or control engineering, or, in natural sciences or another branch of engineering with a minor in mechanical engineering and demonstrate sufficient level of English. Qualified applicants will be invited to an interview. The interview may be waived for international applicants.
The M.S. program consists of 21 credits of course work from compulsory and elective groups, which is usually equivalent to seven courses in total, a non-credit seminar course and thesis work. There is no non-thesis option. The undergraduate courses taken in a Preparatory Program, if deemed necessary, are outside the 21 credits of course load. Students with a non-ME background are required to succeed in a Preparatory Program in at most two semesters, consisting of undergraduate courses approved by the Department and not exceeding 18 credits in total, before they can continue on to the M.S. program. A student in the M.S. program must take an advanced mathematics course, ME 501, and two courses from the core list, subject to the approval of his/her advisor. The remaining four courses should be chosen from the elective-course list or can be taken from another department, subject to the advisor’s approval again. At most two elective courses, not exceeding 7 credits in total and not taken during undergraduate education or Preparatory Program, if attended, may be chosen from among the undergraduate courses. Core, elective, and preparatory course lists may be reached by clicking the “curriculum” button in this web site.
Application And Admission To Master Of Science Program
Applicants should have a B.Sc.degree in engineering sciences. Applicants who satisfy the following requirements are taken to an interview. Successful candidates are admitted to the program. All non-native speakers of English are required to submit a proof of proficiency in English or take the examination given at Yeditepe prior to their science examination.
- BSc diploma (GPA 2.25+/4.0 is preferred)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Proof of proficiency in English (213+ Computer-based TOEFL Score (TOEFL IBT: 80) or 80+ KPDS Score)
- ALES score 60+
REQUIRED FORMS
Recommendation form (doc file)
Application form 1 (doc file)
Application form 2 (doc file)
For the other required documents, application dates, required forms check the website of Institute of Science and Engineering.
Master of Science Program Description
Preparatory Program
Those applicants who are admitted and whose undergraduate background differ from mechanical engineering must take and succeed in at most 18 credits of undergraduate courses selected by the Department from the list below, in a period of two semesters, as per the requirements of Regulations for Graduate Education put out by Higher Education Council.
- ME 211 Thermodynamics I (2,1,1) 3
- ME 241 Statics (3,0,0) 3
- ME 244 Dynamics (2,2,0) 3
- ME 246 Strength of Materials (2,2,0) 3
- ME 264 Introduction to Material Science (3,0,0) 3
- ME 324 Heat Transfer (2,2,2) 4
- ME 331 Fluid Mechanics (2,2,0) 3
- ME 343 Machine Elements I (2,2,0) 3
- ME 352 System Dynamics and Control (3,1,1) 4
- ME 445 Mechanical Vibrations (3,0,0) 3
Core Courses
All students admitted to the program must take
- ME 501 Engineering Analysis-I (3,0,0) 3
- ME 589 Graduate Seminar (0,1,0) 0
In addition, a student should take two courses from the following list, subject to the approval of his/her advisor. Description of these courses are given in this web site.
- ME 521 Advanced Thermodynamics (3,0,0) 3
- ME 522 Advanced Heat Transfer (3,0,0) 3
- ME 532 Advanced Fluid Dynamics (3,0,0) 3
- ME 541 Advanced Mechanics of Solids (3,0,0) 3
- ME 551 Advanced Dynamics (3,0,0) 3
- ME 553 Advanced Control Theory (3,0,0) 3
- ME 581 Computer Aided Engineering (3,0,0) 3
- ME 582 Optimization Techniques in CAE (3,0,0) 3
Elective Courses
A student admitted to the program must take three courses from the following list, subject to the approval of his/her advisor. Description of these courses are given in this web site.
- ME 502 Engineering Analysis-II (3,0,0) 3
- ME 503 Continuum Mechanics (3,0,0) 3
- ME 511 Renewable Energy (3,0,0) 3
- ME 512 Energy Policies and Laws (3,0,0) 3
- ME 513 Advanced Solar Energy Systems (3,0,0) 3
- ME 527 Combustion Processes (3,0,0) 3
- ME 528 Heat Exchanger Design (3,0,0) 3
- ME 529 Heat Pump and Refrigeration Systems (3,0,0) 3
- ME 535 Advanced Gas Dynamics (3,0,0) 3
- ME 537 Technical Acoustics (3,0,0) 3
- ME 538 Flow Induced Vibration (3,0,0) 3
- ME 542 Theory of Elasticity (3,0,0) 3
- ME 543 Fracture Mechanics (3,0,0) 3
- ME 544 Theory of Plasticity (3,0,0) 3
- ME 552 Dynamics of Machinery (3,0,0) 3
- ME 554 Robotics (3,0,0) 3
- ME 555 Digital Control(3,0,0) 3
- ME 561 Materials and Process Selection (3,0,0) 3
- ME 562 Advanced Mechanical Metallurgy (3,0,0) 3
- ME 571 Computational Methods in Engineering Analysis (3,0,0) 3
- ME 572 Finite Element Analysis (3,0,0) 3
- ME 575 Computational Fluid Dynamics (3,0,0) 3
- ME 583 Systems and Project Management (3,0,0) 3
- ME 584 Industrial Design for Production (3,0,0) 3
Thesis
A thesis has to be prepared and submitted to the Institute of Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering in accordance with the rules and regulations, in addition to the seven courses of 21 credit hours. A student who has completed first-semester courses successfully may register to ME 600 “Master’s Thesis” in the ensuing semesters and start working on his/her thesis under the supervision of his/her advisor. Course and thesis work should be completed within four semesters and the thesis should be defended before a jury. Up to two additional semesters may be granted to a student for thesis work subject to the approval of the Department and the Executive Board of Institute of Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering.
Master Of Science Courses
Preliminary Courses
| ME 211 | Thermodynamics I | 3 | 6 |
| ME 241 | Statics | 3 | 6 |
| ME 244 | Dynamics | 3 | 6 |
| ME 246 | Strength of Materials | 3 | 6 |
| ME 264 | Material Science for Mechanical Engineers | 3 | 4 |
| ME 324 | Heat Transfer | 4 | 8 |
| ME 331 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 | 6 |
| ME 343 | Machine Elements I | 3 | 5 |
| ME 352 | System Dynamics and Control | 4 | 7 |
| ME 445 | Mechanical Vibrations | 3 | 5 |
Compulsory Courses
| ESYE 501 | Research Methodologies in Systems Engineering | 3 | 10 |
| ME 501 | Engineering Analysis I | 3 | 10 |
| ME 590 | Research Seminar | No Credit | 2 |
| ME 600 | MSc Thesis | No Credit | 60 |
Elective Courses
Ph. D. Introduction
Department of Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. program has been approved in the Fall of 2008, and accepted students in Spring 2009. With a young and energetic staff, an emphasis on co-operation with the industry and several R & D and consultancy projects, the department is striving for excellence in both undergraduate and graduate education in Mechanical Engineering. The Ph.D. program aims at educating researchers who may serve in leading industrial companies by conducting high quality research, or who may be employed as faculty members in high ranked national and international universities.
Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. program accepts students with an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Aerospace, Mechatronics, Control, Metallurgical or Materials Engineering, or Naval Architecture, or with an undergraduate degree in other areas of engineering with a minor in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates for the Ph.D. program are given an interview and are required to demonstrate their English proficiency. Depending on the undergraduate degree, candidate may be admitted first to an Academic Preparation Program.
Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. program consists of 21 credits of course work (which is usually equivalent to seven courses), a qualifying exam, thesis proposal and thesis work. Courses to be completed are chosen among the masters of doctoral level courses by the approval of the academic advisor. The list of courses can be accessed by “Academics > Ph.D. > Course Descriptions” link within this website. Other courses offered by the Institute of Science and Engineering can also be taken by consulting with the advisor.
If it is deemed necessary, the student takes a total of 18 credits of undergraduate coursework towards the Academic Preparation Program, which must be completed within two semesters. The student must receive a minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00 and a minimum grade of CC in each course taken in the Academic Preparation Program.
Application and Admission To Doctorate Program
Applicants should have a B.Sc.degree in engineering sciences. Applicants who satisfy the following requirements are taken to an interview. Successful candidates are admitted to the program. All non-native speakers of English are required to submit a proof of proficiency in English or take the examination given at Yeditepe prior to their science examination.
- Application form
- ALES score 70+
- BSc or MSc diploma
- Transcript (BSc GPA 2.25+/4.0 and MSc GPA 3.00+/4.00)
- Recommendation letter
- Proof of proficiency in English (213+ TOEFL Score or 80+ KPDS Score)
REQUIRED FORMS
Recommendation form (doc file)
Application form 1 (doc file)
Application form 2 (doc file)
For the other required documents, application dates, required forms check the website of Institute of Science and Engineering.
Ph.D. Program Description
Preparatory Program
Those applicants who are admitted and whose undergraduate background differ from mechanical engineering must take and succeed in at most 18 credits of undergraduate courses selected by the Department from the list below, in a period of two semesters, as per the requirements of Regulations for Graduate Education put out by Higher Education Council.
- ME 211 Thermodynamics I (3,0,0) 3
- ME 241 Statics (3,0,0) 3
- ME 244 Dynamics (3,1,0) 3
- ME 262 Introduction to Material Science (3,0,0) 3
- ME 322 Heat Transfer (3,1,0) 3
- ME 331 Fluid Mechanics (3,1,0) 3
- ME 341 Strength of Materials (3,1,0) 3
- ME 342 Machine Elements I (3,1,0) 3
- ME 351 Modeling & Control of Dynamics Systems (3,1,0) 3
- ME 364 Manufacturing Techniques (3,0,0) 3
- ME 401 Experimental Mechanical Engineering – I (1,0,3)
Core Courses
All students admitted to the program must take
- ME 502 Engineering Analysis-II (3,0,0) 3
- ESYE 501 Research Methodology or Phys 514 Research Methods (if not taken in the master program)”
- ME 690 PhD Seminar (0,1,0) 0
In addition, a student should take two courses from the following list, subject to the approval of his/her advisor. Description of these courses are given in this web site.
PhD Courses
The PhD program consists of at least 7 courses, not less than 21 credits, proficiency exam, thesis proposal and thesis study. Lessons can be taken from the following list or other programs with the approval of the learner’s advisor:
- ME 619 Special Topics in Energy
- ME 623 Conduction Heat Transfer
- ME 624 Convective Heat Transfer
- ME 625 Radiation Heat Transfer
- ME 626 Two-Phase Flow Heat Transfer
- ME 631 Viscous Flow and Boundary Layer Theory
- ME 634 Large Eddy Simulation
- ME 636 Turbomachinery Design and Analysis
- ME 639 Special Topics in Thermo-Fluid Systems
- ME 641 Variational Principles in Solid Mechanics
- ME 642 Thermal Stress Analysis
- ME 643 Theory of Plates
- ME 644 Theory of Shells
- ME 645 Fluid-Structure Interaction
- ME 649 Special Topics in Solid Mechanics
- ME 651 Dynamics of Nonlinear Systems
- ME 653 Optimal Control Theory
- ME 654 Adaptive Control
- ME 655 Modern Control Theory
- ME 656 Biyomimetik Robotlar
- ME 659 Special Topics in Control Theory
- ME 673 Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis
- ME 676 Computational Acoustics
Thesis
A thesis must be prepared in addition to seven courses of 21 credits and a non-credit PhD Seminar in PhD program. Ph.D. students who have completed their courses are required to register for ME 691 Independent Study for Qualifying Exam. Students who pass the proficiency test successfully can start their thesis study under the supervision of an advisor by enrolling in ME 700 thesis course. Lessons and thesis work must be completed in twelve semesters and the thesis must be defended in front of the jury.
Ph.D. Courses
Compulsory Courses
| ESYE 501 | Research Methodologies in Systems Engineering | 3 | 10 |
| ME 502 | Engineering Analysis II | 3 | 10 |
| ME 690 | Ph.D Seminar | Non-credit | 2 |
| ME 691 | Independent Study for Qualifying Exam | Non-credit | 30 |
| ME 700 | PhD Dissertation | Non-credit | 150 |
Elective Courses
| ME 619 | Special Topics in Energy | 3 | 10 |
| ME 623 | Conduction Heat Transfer | 3 | 10 |
| ME 624 | Convection Heat Transfer | 3 | 10 |
| ME 625 | Radiation Heat Transfer | 3 | 10 |
| ME 626 | Two-Phase Flow Heat Transfer | 3 | 10 |
| ME 631 | Viscous Flow and Boundary Layer Theory | 3 | 10 |
| ME 632 | Turbulent Flow Theory | 3 | 10 |
| ME 634 | Large Eddy Simulation | 3 | 10 |
| ME 636 | Turbomachinery Design and Analysis | 3 | 10 |
| ME 639 | Special Topics in Fluid Mechanics | 3 | 10 |
| ME 641 | Variational Principles in Mechanics | 3 | 10 |
| ME 642 | Thermal Stress Analysis | 3 | 10 |
| ME 643 | Theory of Plates | 3 | 10 |
| ME 644 | Theory of Shells | 3 | 10 |
| ME 645 | Fluid-Structure Interaction | 3 | 10 |
| ME 649 | Special Topics in Solid Mechanics | 3 | 10 |
| ME 651 | Dynamics of Nonlinear Systems | 3 | 10 |
| ME 653 | Optimal Control Theory | 3 | 10 |
| ME 654 | Adaptive Control | 3 | 10 |
| ME 655 | Modern Control Theory | 3 | 10 |
| ME 656 | Biomimetic Robots | 3 | 10 |
| ME 659 | Special Topics in Control Theory | 3 | 10 |
| ME 673 | Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis | 3 | 10 |
| ME 676 | Computational Acoustics | 3 | 10 |