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Language
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Turkish
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Program Time (Year)
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5
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Max.Program Time (Year)
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7
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Program Quota
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Internships Status
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Absent
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Qualification Awarded
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Degree) / PhD in Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering
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Admission Requirements
• Bachelor's degree
• One of the minimum valid scores below: ALES1 SAY: 80, GRE2: 720 (old scoring), or 156 (new scoring), GMAT3: 590. Requirement and weighted scale grading for admission to the program (%): Undergraduate GPA 15%, ALES 50%, Interview 35%. Minimum total score for admission: 75 out of 100 and undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0/4.0.
• The medium of instruction at AGU is English, so one of the following minimum language proficiency scores is required: YDS, e -YDS, YÖKDİL Score: 73 (Valid for a maximum of five years from the date the result is announced), TOEFL IBT: 87 (Valid for two years from the test date), PTE: 74 (Valid for two years from the exam date).
Notes: Minimum undergraduate and graduate grade point averages (GPA) are checked by the AGU Institute of Science and Technology Board of Directors. In calculating the conversion of graduation GPAs from the 4 -point grading system to the 100-point grading system, the conversion table prepared by the Council of Higher Education will be used. 1- ALES: Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Examination 2- GRE: The Graduate Record Examination 3- GMAT: The Management Admission Test. ALES, GRE, and GMAT scores are valid for five (5) years from the date the exam results are announced.
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Higher Grade Transition
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Third Cycle (Doctorate) Degree; EQF-LLL Level 8, QF-EHEA Level 3
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Graduation Requirements
Successful completion of two Compulsory courses (MSME 650, AMN 501), thirteen Elective courses (at least 8 of them must be taken from MSME or AMN (Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology) programs); at least 4 out of these 8 courses must be taken from MSME program), Introduction to Scientific Research Methods and Scientific Publication Ethics (GCC 1001), and Seminar course (MSME 600); a minimum GPA of 3.00; earning 300 ECTS credits; passing the PhD qualifying exam, and approval of a dissertation proposal, at least three Thesis Monitoring Committee Report, fulfilling the publication and activity requirements; and successful submission of a thesis.
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates
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The program aims to inspire students to undertake pioneering research in materials science or mechanical engineering. The program, conducted in English, requires candidates to submit an original thesis based on research or application in related fields for the PhD degree. Graduates have the opportunity to pursue post-doctoral studies at AGU or top global universities. Additionally, they are well-equipped to work in advanced technology companies both in Türkiye and worldwide.
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Assessment and Grading
Based on Abdullah Gul University Graduate Education and Examination Regulation rules.
Letter Grade Coefficient Score Status Information letters Explanation
A 4,00 90-100 Pass NA Not Attended
A- 3,67 87-89 Pass W Withdrawn
B+ 3,33 83-86 Pass I Incomplete
B 3,00 80-82 Pass T Transferred
B- 2,67 77-79 Pass S Satisfactory
C+ 2,33 73-76 Failed U Unsatisfactory
C 2,00 70-72 Failed P In Progress
C- 1,67 64-69 Failed EX Exempt
D+ 1,33 56-63 Failed Q PhD Qualified
D 1,00 50-55 Failed T Thesis Level
F 0,00 0-49 Failed
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https://sis.agu.edu.tr/oibs/bologna/progAbout.aspx?lang=en&curSunit=5103
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