The information and program qualifications related to the Chemical Engineering Doctor of Philosophy Program, under the Department of Chemical Engineering of the Graduate School, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
The Chemical Engineering Master's program with thesis is conducted by a faculty consisting of 18 Professors, 6 Associate Professors, 4 Assistant Professors, 1 Lecturer, 26 Research Assistants, 4 technical staff, and 1 administrative staff member.
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Program Profile
The aim of the Chemical Engineering Program is to train expert engineers, academicians, and scientists with the qualifications to meet the current and future needs of society.
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 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 3.00/4 (76.66/100). Graduation must be All Engineering, Chemistry / Kimya.
Quota (For T.C Nationality): 10
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 3.00/4 (76.66/100). Graduation must be All Engineering, Chemistry / Kimya.
Quota (For International Students): 10
Click here for quotas and conditions for all semesters. Application Page Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles
Application requirements, application dates, and quotas are updated in real-time from the Application System.
Program Learning Environments
In this program, courses are taught face-to-face in a classroom setting. Thesis studies, which begin after the coursework phase, are conducted in laboratories for experimental studies and in simulation laboratories for computational studies, depending on the research area. Books, articles, and other reference sources needed for both coursework and thesis work are easily accessible physically and online through the university library.
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Regulations and Guidelines
Academic Calendar
Course Plans
Course Schedules
Course Adjustment and Exemption Procedures
Program Educational Objectives
To produce graduates who;
• have the academic background and practical experiences necessary to function as chemical engineering professionals in a modern, ever-changing world,
• understand the importance of life-long learning,
• have the self-confidence necessary to demonstrate competence for high level positions in leading industrial, academic and government entities,
are aware of their professional and societal responsibilities.
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
24 credits elective course, Scientific Research, Ethics and Seminar course and the doctoral thesis must be completed .
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Doctor of Philosophy Title : Doctor of Philosophy
Program Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the program take high-level tasks in production, R & D, planning and management in the chemical industry.
Number of Graduates
Graduate Statistics (Last Five Years)
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering in defining, formulating and solving advanced chemical engineering problems
P.O.2 An ability to analyze a system and/or process that introduces a novelty/advance to the related field and the ability to design a system by taking into consideration realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health, and safety factors as well as manufacturability and sustainability
P.O.3 An ability to develop novel ideas and methods in order to use mental processes, such as problem-solving and decision-making in planning analytical, modeling and experimental research studies
P.O.4 An ability to develop leadership skills in environments where problems related to their field should be solved
P.O.5 An ability to carry out an original study independently
P.O.6 An ability to defend original ideas and communicate effectively -at least European Language Portfolio C1 Level- in discussions made with experts in national and international meetings, indicating perfection in the related field
P.O.7 An ability to contribute to the solution of societal, scientific, cultural and ethical problems related to their field, being aware of their national and international impacts
P.O.8 An ability to achieve continuous self-improvement by engaging in life-long learning
P.O.9 An ability to have a knowledge of contemporary issues and use them in advanced chemical engineering applications
P.O.10 An ability to use effectively modern engineering methods/techniques and tools in solving problems related to their field
P.O.11 An ability to understand the interdisciplinary interactions related to their field and use integrated knowledge in interdisciplinary studies
Program Coordinator
Head of the Department
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