The information and program qualifications related to the Solid Mechanics Master of Science Program, under the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the Graduate School, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
Solid Mechanics M.Sc. Program is a graduate program under the Department of Mechanical Engineering and provides education only at M.Sc. graduate level.
Physics and mathematics have gained an important role in engineering education since the 19th century, with the improvement in basic scientific knowledge and the understanding that they can be applied in design problems. Further developments in computer technology since the middle of the 20th century, along with the numerical methods and the accesibility of software to end users which utilize these methods, have led to the need for a deeper theoretical background for engineers.
The mechanics of solids is a fundamental field with applications in all branches of engineering. Competitive structural design in today's era requires advanced knowledge of solid mechanics. thus, within the scope of the program, the relationship between the mechanics of materials and the performance of a structure, which is prominent in applications, is discussed at an advanced level. As a result of understanding of this relationship, it is possible to realize new optimal designs. The mechanics of solids is widely utilized in solutions of the mechanical, aerospace, naval and civil engineering problems, in the design of microelectronic structures, in the analysis and design of biomechanical-based problems and implant and prosthetic system design challanges.
Based on the fact that the qualified engineers needed by the industry and the qualified academicians needed by the academy can only be trained through the teaching of solid theoretical foundations, the Solid Mechanics M.Sc. Program has a teaching staff and course program that can provide the highly qualified knowledge needed by modern engineers.
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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 ). Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.5/4 (65/100). Graduation must be Marine Technology Engineering, Naval Architecture Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering, Astronautical 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 ). Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.5/4 (65/100). Graduation must be Marine Technology Engineering, Naval Architecture Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering, Astronautical Engineering.
Quota (For International Students): 5
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Program Educational Objectives
The aim of The Solid Mechanics M.Sc. Program is to provide the engineers with the skills and abilities of
• The principles of mechanics of solid bodies in depth,
• Advanced theoretical knowledge in Solid Mechanics,
• Information about analytical and numerical solution methods of solid body mechanics problems, as well as experimental methods,
• Modelling and analysis engineering software programming, interpreting and evaluating their results, and using them effectively in solving engineering and biomechanical problems,
• Combining theoretical approaches with practical applications
People with the following background undergraduate studes can benefit from the Solid Mechanics M.Sc. Program:
• Mechanical Engineers
• Aerospace Engineers
• Naval Engineers
• Civil Engineers
• Metallurgical Engineers
• Textile Engineers
• Manufacturing Engineers
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
There are no additional requirements other than those stated in graduate education regulations of ITU.
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Master of Science Title : -
Program Employment Opportunities
For a graduate engineer specializing in the mechanics of solids, which is a fundamental engineering science, there are many job opportunities in various fields and positions. Almost every engineering problem has sub-projects based on the mechanics of solids. The following positions can provide an idea for possible opportunities;
• Manufacturing Sector
o Manufacturing Planning Engineering
o Manufacturing Design Engineering
o Process Engineering
o Composite Materials Design & Production Engineering
• Research & Development
o Structural Design Engineering
o Structural Analysis Engineering
o Computational Analysis Engineering
o Simulation Engineering
o Test Engineering
o Prototype Engineering
• Product Development
o Product Improvement Engineering
o Product Planning Engineering
o Quality Control Engineering
• Other Possible Topics & Opportunities
o Plumbing & Piping Sector
o Automotive Sector
o Defence Industry
o Heavy Industry & Equipment
o Naval Engineering
o Railway Rolling Stock Engineering
o Energy Systems Engineering
o Biomechanical Systems Engineering
o Saha Mühendisi
o Maintenance & Service Engineering
o Aerospace Sector
o Academic Positions
Number of Graduates
Graduate Statistics
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 Developing and intensifying knowledge in the area of machine design, based upon the competency in the undergraduate level.
P.O.2 Grasping the inter-disciplinary interaction related to solid mechanics related area, the ability to interprete and to form new types of knowledge by combining the knowledge from the expert-level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in te area and the knowledge from various other disciplines.
P.O.3 Solving the problems faced in machine design area by making use of the research methods, the ability to develope new strategic approaches to solve the unforeseen and complex problems arising in the practical processes of one's area and coming up with solutions while taking responsibility.
P.O.4 The ability to carry out a specialized study related to solid mechanics area independently
competence to work independently and take responsibility
P.O.5 Fulfilling the leader role in the environments where solutions are sought for the problems related to the area and assessing the specialistic knowledge and skill gained through the study with a critical view and directing one's own learning process
P.O.6 Systematically transferring the current developments in the area of mechanical system design and one's own work to other groups in and out of the area; in written, oral and visual forms, ability to see and develope social relationships and the norms directing these relationships with a critical look and the ability to take action to change these when necessary
P.O.7 Proficiency in a foreign language-at least European Language Portfolio B2 Level-and establishing written and oral communication with that language
P.O.8 Using the computer software together with the information and communication technologies efficiently and according to the needs of the area
P.O.9 Paying regard to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collecting, interpreting, practicing and announcing processes of the area related data and the ability to teach these values to others
P.O.10 Developing strategy, policy and application plans concerning the subjects related to the solid mechanics area and the ability to evaluate the end results of these plans within the frame of quality processes
P.O.11 Using the knowledge and the skills for problem solving and/or application (which are processed within the solid mechanics area) in inter-disciplinary studies.
P.O.12 In the programs with thesis, the ability to present one's own work within the international environments orally, visually and in written forms
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