The information and program qualifications related to the Mathematical Engineering Doctor of Philosophy Program, under the Department of Mathematical Engineering of the Graduate School, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
Our department was founded in 1971 under the name of the Department of Mathematics and was later renamed the Department of Mathematical Engineering in 1973. The department offers Master of Science (M.Sc) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Mathematical Engineering.
For a Ph.D. degree, the students must take a minimum of 8 courses with at least 24 credits, a qualifier exam, and then submit a thesis proposal, and a thesis. On the other hand, students admitted to the programme with a Bachelor’s degree only must take a minimum of 15 courses with a total of at least 45 credits, a qualifier exam, and then submit a thesis proposal, and thesis. Only those who have successfully passed their qualifier exams after completing the required courses may proceed to their thesis studies. The thesis work is non-credit and is evaluated as successful or unsuccessful.
Students must complete the programme no longer than 8 semesters, whereas those who are admitted with a Bachelor's degree only have 10 semesters to complete the programme. The doctoral programme cannot be completed in less than 5 semesters, with a minimum of 2 semesters devoted to the thesis study.
The Ph.D. programme of the Department of Mathematical Engineering offers doctoral studies in the fields of Algebra, Functional Analysis, Operator Theory, Differential Geometry, Partial Differential Equations, Nonlinear Wave Propagation, Topology, Probability, Mathematical Finance, Control Theory, Dynamic Systems and Chaos, Discrete Mathematics and Mathematical Physics.
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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 85 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 740, new system GRE minimum 158 ). Graduate GPA must be minimum 3.5/4 (88.33/100). Minimum GPA from undergraduate to doctorate must be 3.5/4 (88.33/100). Graduation must be Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mathematic, Mathematics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering.
Quota (For T.C Nationality): 3
Application Requirements (For International Students) ALES Numerical must be minimum 85 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 740, new system GRE minimum 158 ). Graduate GPA must be minimum 3.5/4 (88.33/100). Minimum GPA from undergraduate to doctorate must be 3.5/4 (88.33/100). Graduation must be Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mathematic, Mathematics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering.
Quota (For International Students): 1
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Program Educational Objectives
The aim of the Ph.D. Programme is to train graduates who can
1. carry out original work that contributes to producing knowledge in fields related to Mathematical Engineering,
2. analyze the mathematical problems he/she encounters from different perspectives with a solid researcher attitutude
3. follow the literature in his/her field and who can act as a leader in utilizing the wealth of academic information therein
4. carry out educational, training and research activites in the academic units in his/her field
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 must successfully complete 21 elective courses related to their study areas. If they pass the proficiency exam and successfully complete their doctoral thesis, they obtain a doctorate degree. In their doctoral thesis, the student is expected to specialize in a special subject, to introduce innovations in that subject and to do at least one international scientific study.
Students who are admitted to doctorate program with a bachelor's degree must successfully complete 39 credits. These students must select at least 25% of the total course credits they are required to take, from the compulsory courses of the relevant graduate program.
Applicants who have successfully completed at least 24 credits and who have been accepted to the doctorate program with a bachelor's degree must apply to the institute with a petition in order to transfer to the graduate program with thesis. The transfer of the student to graduate programs takes place in compliance with the decision of the institute board of directors.
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Doctor of Philosophy Title : Doctor of Philosophy
Program Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Mathematical Engineering Ph.D. programme are well prepared for a successful academic career at universities or research institutes. In addition to this, the graduates do also work as Software Expert / Engineer, Database Expert / Manager, System Analyst, Statistical Analyst, Data Processing Staff / Expert for Public Institutions such as TÜBİTAK, MTA, State Institute of Statistics, or for financial institutions and information technology units in the public and private sector.
Number of Graduates
Graduate Statistics
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 Developing and intensifying the current and high-level knowledge in the 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 one’s 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 area with a systematical approach .
P.O.4 Developing a new idea, method, design and/or application which brings about innovation in the 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 related area .
P.O.7 Contributing to the progress in the area by independently carrying out a study which uses a new idea, method, design and/or application which brings about innovation in the 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 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 area-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 The ability to establish effective communication with experts in the international environments to discuss the area-related subjects and to defend original opinions, showing one’s competency in the area
P.O.12 The ability to establish effective communication with experts in the international environments to discuss the area-related subjects and to defend original opinions, showing one’s competency in the area .
P.O.13 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.14 Contributing to the society’s state and progress towards being an information society by announcing and promoting the technological, scientific and social developments in one’s area.
P.O.15 Ability to establish effective communication in the solving of the problems faced in the area, by using the strategic decision making processes .
P.O.16 Contributing to the solution of area-related social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems and promoting the development of these values .
P.O.17 Carry out scientific research in national and international research groups.
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