Ph.D. in mechatronic Engineering

Studying in mechatronic Engineering doctorate program at Okan University in Turkey:

Mechatronics itself is not a new technology or discipline. It is a new approach by which products can be designed, developed and manufactured in a synergic manner through the utilization of different disciplines. In short, Mechatronics is a new philosophy in which the design, development and manufacturing process is accomplished through the integration of multidisciplinary fields such as:

• mechanical engineering
• electrical engineering
• electronics engineering
• telecommunications engineering
• control engineering and computer engineering

The term “mechatronics” over time has begun to be perceived as an integration of electronics and control technologies with mechanical systems in a synergic way.

 

Necessary information:

• Name of the course: mechatronic Engineering
• Level: doctoral
• Mode: full-time
• Language: English
• PhD Program: 12,000 USD (whole program)

 

Curriculum:

• Ph.D. thesis
• fundamental of engineering mathematics
• seminar
• automotive mechatronics
• automotive electrics and electronics
• control of advanced power train system
• theory and design of advanced control systems
• clean energy technology and energy storage systems
• …

 

Career opportunity:

Today’s technology requires the manufacturing process of the mechanical systems to be controlled by computers and nested with electronics. In that case, there is a need for engineers who have learnt and understand the basis of mechanical, electrical-electronics and computer technologies and used them in a more synergic way. Therefore, the purpose and goal of the proposed Mechatronics Ph.D. program is to fill this gap in the industry with engineers who have doctoral degrees.

 

Application Requirements:

For applications to the Ph.D. program for master degree graduates:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, Electrical-Electronics, Electronics, Electronic and Communication, Control or Computer Engineering and must have completed a thesis/non-thesis master’s degree in one of the above areas or (B) Admission decision for bachelors and master graduates of other disciplines will be given by the Program Admission Committee.
• GRE (quantitative): at least 610 (old system), at least 149 (new system) or ALES (quantitative): at least 55 points or
• GMAT (Total): at least 450 points.
  English Proficiency Exam Score (at least) YDS/KPDS/ÜDS: 55 points or TOEFL: 184 (CBT), 514 (PBT), 66 IBT)
  At least one national/international refereed conference or journal paper.

For applications to the Ph.D. program for bachelor’s degree graduates:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, Electrical-Electronics, Electronics, Electronic and Communication, Control or Computer Engineering or (B) Admission decision for bachelors degree graduates of other disciplines will be given by the Program Admission Committee.
• GRE (quantitative): at least 685 (old system), 154 (new system) or ALES (quantitative): at least 70 points or GMAT (Total): at least 650 points.
• English Proficiency Exam Score (at least) YDS/KPDS/ÜDS: 55 points or TOEFL: 184 (CBT), 514 (PBT), 66 IBT)
  Bachelor’s degree GPA of at least 3.00/4.00.

Applicant’s grades will be normalized according to the weights below, ranked, and placed depending on the program quota.

15 % of the GPA from the bachelor’s or master’s program used in the application.
50 % of the ALES/GRE/GMAT score
15 % of the English proficiency exam score
20 % of the oral interview score

Required documents are listed below (all documents must be prepared in Turkish or English):

• Original/color copy/color scan of
• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree diploma
• Score sheet of ALES (quantitative) or GRE (quantitative) or GMAT (total) exam
• English proficiency exam score sheet
• Transcript (bachelor’s and/or master’s degree)
• Pages from the passport that have photograph and identity information
• At least two letters of recommendation (preferable from applicant’s instructors and/or previous/current employers).
• Statement of purpose
• Three portrait pictures
• Okan University graduate program application form

The applicants who do not have an ALES/GRE/GMAT exam score sheet may be accepted to the Ph.D. program on condition that he/she will pass the exam during his/her first year in the program as a special student. ALES results are valid for 3 years, and GRE/GMAT scores are valid for 5 years. TOEFL scores are valid for 2 years, whereas ÜDS/KPSD/YDS scores are valid for 3 years.

 

English Language requirement:

All students have to prove their proficiency in English before they can start the first year of their academic program. International students who are unable to submit the required English language test scores during their application can take the Istanbul Okan University English Proficiency Test upon arrival. Students who fail the test will attend Istanbul Okan University Intensive English Program for one year. This year is not included in the total number of years required for graduation.

Language certificate	Overall score
TOEFL iBT	72
PTE	67
CAE	Level B
CPE	Level C
Istanbul Okan University Proficiency Test	60 to 100

Deadlines and intakes:

fall intake