The information and program qualifications related to the Geophysics Engineering Master of Science Program, under the Department of Geophysics Engineering of the Graduate School, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
Geophysics is a branch of earth sciences investigating the physical processes and phenomena occurring in the earth by combining physics, mathematics and geology. Specifically, some of the areas geophysical engineering deals with are 1) Exploration of coal, oil, gas and geothermal energy resources as well as groundwater and mineral deposits, 2) Assessment of earthquake hazards such as strong ground shaking, landslides and liquefaction, 3) Investigation of subsurface for engineering structures, 4) Investigation of archeological sites and 5) Imaging of the subsurface for environmental hazards.
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Program Profile
Earth sciences in general, and geophysical engineering in particular, encompass a wide range of topics. The primary objective of the ITU LEE Geophysical Engineering Department Master's Program is to train geophysical engineers who can successfully solve geoscience problems both globally and domestically. The program's curriculum aims to deepen the knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level beyond the undergraduate level, leading to specialization. This aim and objective can be summarized as "to train geophysical engineers who understand the problems they face, understand how and with what methods they can be solved, successfully employ the scientific method in theory and practice, possess the ability to collaborate with other disciplines and ethical responsibility in this process, and are sensitive to environmental health and safety issues."
Registration Requirements
Application Term : 2025-2026 Spring Semester
Application Dates : 10.11.2025 09:00:00 - 26.01.2026 17:00:00 ( UTC/GMT+3 )
Application Requirements (For T.C Nationality) ALES Numerical must be minimum 70 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 675, new system GRE minimum 153 ). Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.5/4 (65/100). Graduation must be Computer Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical-Electronics Engineering, Physics Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geophysical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Mathematics Engineering, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering.
Quota (For T.C Nationality): 14
Application Requirements (For International Students) ALES Numerical must be minimum 70 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 675, new system GRE minimum 153 ). Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.5/4 (65/100). Graduation must be Computer Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical-Electronics Engineering, Physics Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geophysical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Mathematics Engineering, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering.
Quota (For International Students): 4
Transfer Quota : 1
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Application requirements, application dates, and quotas are updated in real-time from the Application System.
Program Learning Environments
The Geophysical Engineering Master's Program provides graduate education with 15 faculty members and 9 research assistants who are experts in their fields. The department's four laboratories, including software, hardware, and equipment, provide the necessary infrastructure for the graduate program and the completion of master's theses. Projects and postgraduate studies carried out by the department faculty members who are experts in their fields are published in qualified scientific journals scanned by national and international SCI-indexes (Science, Nature, JGR-Solid Earth, EPSL, Tectonophysics, GJI, GRL, PEPI, JAES, Solid-Earth-EGU).
The department's data processing and interpretation laboratory, equipped with up-to-date industrial software provided by ITU and industry, facilitates data processing and interpretation for marine and land seismic research and geophysical modeling. The applied geophysics laboratory, with its equipment, computer software, and hardware, enables shallow geological problem-solving, shallow underground imaging, engineering problem-solving, and archaeological geological research. Since 1960, the seismology laboratory has played a leading role in investigating the Earth's structural and physical properties using data obtained from active earthquake recording stations in Turkey and around the world. Research projects conducted in the department's laboratories facilitate master's and doctoral studies.
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Program Educational Objectives
Graduating colleagues,
1- who have the ability to solve complex problems in geoscience and related engineering,
2- who are capable of conducting advanced-level studies on data acquisition, processing, modelling and interpretation,
3- having engineering ethics and high-level communication skills.
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
Graduation will take place according to the "Regulations for Graduate Education" and "Senate Principles" of Istanbul Technical University
https://www.sis.itu.edu.tr/TR/mevzuat/lisansustu-yonetmelik.php
https://www.sis.itu.edu.tr/TR/mevzuat/lisansustu-esaslar.php
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Master of Science Title : -
Program Employment Opportunities
Major employment fields for the graduates of Geophysical Engineering Program are the exploration of natural energy sources (coal, oil, and natural gas) and industrial raw materials, investigation of subsurface for engineering structures, geohazard/risk analyses prior to potential natural disasters, imaging of the subsurface for environmental hazards and investigation of cultural heritage and archeological sites. In close collaboration with other disciplines, our graduates find job opportunities at national and international engineering companies and research institutes.
Number of Graduates
Graduate Statistics (Last Five Years)
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 To develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in the field of geophysics based upon undergraduate qualifications and to grasp the importance of interaction between geophysics and other disciplines of earth sciences.
P.O.2 To be able to solve problems in geophysics using theoretical and applied knowledge gained at expert level, to create new knowledge by integrating and interpreting knowledge generated in different disciplines and to use computer software and information technologies effectively.
P.O.3 To be critical in the use of expert-level knowledge and skills acquired in the field of geophysics, taking responsibility in developing strategic approaches for the solution of unforeseen complex problems encountered in practice, to take leadership and work independently.
P.O.4 Using effective written, oral and visual communication skills, being able to present (to the national and international audiences in geophysics and other fields) the current developments in geophysics or one’s own work by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
P.O.5 To develop strategy, policy and implementation plans for issues related to geophysics and to evaluate the results in the framework of quality assurance, put special emphasis on the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the data acquisition, processing and interpretation dissemination of results/findings.
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