The information and program qualifications related to the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Doctor of Philosophy Program, under the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering of the Graduate School, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
About Us
The Department has been offering a graduate program on the Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering field since the date of September 1, 1982. Graduates of the PhD program at Graduate School of Science Engineering and Technology get a title of Naval Architect and Marine Certificated Engineer. The Department pursue its activities according to its mission and vision. Research and development studies are focused mainly on the form development and optimization, model towing tank facilities, small craft design, ship hydrodynamics, new directions in ship stability and safety, ship hydro-elasticity, structural design and analysis of ships, marine engines and auxiliary system design, energy efficiency, renewable energy considerations for ships, enclosure fire dynamics, theoretical and experimental investigations of marine engine and their systems, composite materials and their applications in ship production.
PhD students gain knowledge, skill and competency in the specific topics of the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Program in order to develop and intensify the current and high-level knowledge with the use of original thinking and/or research processes; and to be able to critically analyse, synthesize and evaluate the new and complex ideas.
Mission
The mission of the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Program is to;
• train individuals who embrace a research and innovation spirit, are able to utilize science and technology for the sake of the society and humanity, are respectful to the environment and ethical values, dedicated in lifelong learning, academically qualified in the respective fields of study and capable of competing on international platforms
• encourage a continuous quality improvement processes in graduate education and contribute to the implementation of graduate education policies
• support university-public-industry collaborations at upmost levels and make necessary arrangements to enable the development of interdisciplinary research projects.
Vision
The vision of the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Department is to become an internationally recognized and outstanding institution that trains professionals and academicians being highly qualified on both national and international scale, possessed with innovation and entrepreneurial concepts, contributing to the development of science and technology with their strong academic background, and leading research and development studies that are focused on the demands of the society.
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Registration Requirements
Application Term : Previous Term / 2024-2025 Spring Semester
Application Requirements (For T.C Nationality) ALES Numerical must be minimum 80 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 720, new system GRE minimum 156 ). Graduate GPA must be minimum 3.00/4 (76.66/100). Minimum GPA from undergraduate to doctorate must be 3.5/4 (88.33/100). Graduation must be All Engineering.
Quota (For T.C Nationality): 15
Application Requirements (For International Students) ALES Numerical must be minimum 80 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 720, new system GRE minimum 156 ). Graduate GPA must be minimum 3.00/4 (76.66/100). Minimum GPA from undergraduate to doctorate must be 3.5/4 (88.33/100). Graduation must be All Engineering.
Quota (For International Students): 5
Transfer Quota : 1
Application Page Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles
Application requirements, application dates, and quotas are updated in real-time from the Application System.
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Academic Calendar
Course Plans
Course Schedules
Course Adjustment and Exemption Procedures
Program Educational Objectives
Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
Educational Objectives of the PhD Program are to provide graduates with the technical knowledge and skills in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, in order to;
PEO1: recognize, analyse and apply the technological and scientific improvements and innovations to the engineering problems according to the mathematical and physical principles
PEO2: recognize the importance of engaging in life-long learning.
PEO3: gain practical experience to work well in local and international team environments.
PEO4: gain effective written and oral communication skills, and use modern engineering tools.
PEO5: establish themselves as practicing professionals through increased responsibilities beyond their original entry-level position, or if engaged in graduate study, making timely progress towards an advanced degree.
Measurement and Evaluation
Evaluating Student Success
The student success is evaluated considering Articles 56, 57, 58, and 59 of the Istanbul Technical University Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles.
ARTICLE 56 - Before the enrollment for the courses begins, the faculty member who offers the course informs the Program Executive Committee about the types, number and contribution percentage to the final grade of the studies within the semester, as well as requirements for a right to take the semester final exam. These requirements shall be finalized by approval of the Program Executive Committee and approval of the chair of the department, who declares them to the student and informs the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 57 - A student may appeal the final grade of a course within one week following the announcement of the grades. Appeals must be submitted to the Graduate School in writing. The relevant faculty member shall re-evaluate the student's success status and submit the result to the Graduate School within one week. Appeals not submitted within the prescribed time frame shall not be considered by the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 58 - Courses in graduate programs shall be evaluated according to the following grading system.
| Grade Description |
Grade |
Scale |
| Excellent |
AA |
4.00 |
| Very good plus |
BA+ |
3.75 |
| Very good |
BA |
3.50 |
| Good plus |
BB+ |
3.25 |
| Good |
BB |
3.00 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB+ |
2.75 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB |
2.50 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC+ |
2.25 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC |
2.00 |
| Fail |
FF |
0.00 |
| Fail(No Exam) |
VF |
0.00 |
ARTICLE 59 - Students who wish to improve their cumulative grade point average may retake courses during the course-taking period. The most recent grade will be counted for the repeated courses.
Internship
There is no internship in this program.
Graduation Requirements
PhD students should pass minimum 7 lectures of 21 credit. Average graduation duration is 8 semester while its maximum permitted time is 12 semester. For more knowledge please check the official graduate regulations published.
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Doctor of Philosophy Title : Doctor of Philosophy
Program Employment Opportunities
Graduates work as a PhD & Certificated Engineer in private sector shipyards, docks, engineering agent, class societies, marine insurance agencies, subsidiary industries, military yards and specially at the university departments etc.
Number of Graduates
Graduate Statistics
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 Developing and intensifying the current and high-level knowledge in the Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering area with the use of original thinking and/or research processes and in a specialistic level, based upon the competency in M.S. level.
P.O.2 Grasping the inter-disciplinary interaction related to the Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering area; reaching original results by using the specialistic knowledge in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating new and complex ideas.
P.O.3 The ability to evaluate and use new information in the Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering area with a systematical approach.
P.O.4 Developing a new idea, method, design and/or application which brings about innovation in the Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering area; or, applying a conventional idea, method, design and/or application to a different environment; researching, grasping, designing and applying an original subject.
P.O.5 The ability to critically analyze, synthesize and evaluate the new and complex ideas.
P.O.6 Acquiring the most developed skills about using the research methods in studies in the Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering area.
P.O.7 Contributing to the progress in the Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering area by independently carrying out a study which uses a new idea, method, design and/or application which brings about innovation in the Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering area; or, applying a conventional idea, method, design and/or application to a different environment.
P.O.8 Expanding the limits of knowledge in the Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering area by publishing at least one scientific article in an international peer reviewed journal and/or creating or interpreting an original work.
P.O.9 Fulfilling the leader role in the environments where solutions are sought for the original and inter-disciplinary problems.
P.O.10 Developing the Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering related new ideas and methods by making use of high level intellectual processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
P.O.11 Ability to establish effective communication with experts in the international environments to discuss the Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering area-related subjects and to defend original opinions, showing a Naval Architect & Marine Engineer’s competency.
P.O.12 Proficiency in a foreign language –at least European Language Portfolio C1 Level- and establishing written, oral and visual communication and developing argumentation skills with that language.
P.O.13 Contributing to the society’s state and progress towards being an information society by announcing and promoting the technological, scientific and social developments in the Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering area.
P.O.14 Ability to establish effective communication in the solving of the problems faced in the Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering area by using the strategic decision making processes.
P.O.15 Contributing to the solution of the Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering area-related social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems and promoting the development of these values.
Program Coordinator
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