Application and Admission Requirements

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Conditions we are looking for in applicants to our doctoral program:

Having a 4-year bachelor’s degree and a thesis-based master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related fields. Obtaining a minimum score of 55 in the ALES Numeric score type or an equivalent score from a comparable exam. Possessing a Foreign Language Proficiency Certificate (having obtained a minimum score of 55 from YDS or an equivalent score from a comparable exam for application).

Documents required for registration to our doctoral program:

  • Notarized copy of the bachelor’s degree diploma or E-Government Graduation Certificate
  • Original copy, notarized copy, or E-Government printout of the bachelor’s transcript
  • Notarized copy of the master’s degree or E-Government Graduation Certificate
  • Original copy, notarized copy, or E-Government printout of the master’s transcript
  • Foreign Language Proficiency Certificate (for exams listed in the YÖK Foreign Language Equivalency table)
  • ALES Exam Result (including the Result Verification Code)
  • Original and photocopy of national identity card
  • For male candidates, a recently dated Military Service Status Certificate (Documents obtained from E-Government are accepted.)
  • 1 passport-sized photograph.

Student Admission Criteria:

Admission to doctoral programs is based on the ALES score, undergraduate and graduate grade point averages, and interview results. A weighting of 50% for the ALES score, 10% for the undergraduate GPA, 10% for the graduate GPA, and 30% for the interview and/or academic exam result is used to calculate a composite score, according to which candidates are ranked for success. An official list equal to the program’s quota will be announced, and in case of non-registration from the official list, a reserve list will be announced for those who have the right to enroll. For admission to doctoral programs, the minimum passing grade should be at least 55 out of 100.