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YTU - Introduction The success and reputation of Yıldız Technical University lies in a unique blend of enterpreneurial spirit and commitment to absolute academic excellence. Yıldız Technical University (YTU) whose vision is to be a leading institution of international standing represents a unique milieu of education, research and culture in Turkey. YTU inherits our outstanding science, technology and culture; pioneering open access to academic research, technology and arts. Being one of the most well-known universities of Turkey, it is conductive to the achievement of the goal of the development and welfare of the society. YTU offers a range of programs at undergraduate and graduate levels, ranging from engineering disciplines to humanities and social sciences. It also provides opportunities for qualified students and academicians to participate in exchange programs. YTU is one of the leading government institutions situated in three campuses in İstanbul. It is the 3rd oldest university in Turkey with its history dating back to 1911. It is regarded as one of the best universities in the country as well. The university s mission is to promote development and cooperation at the national and international level by providing outstanding professional knowledge and skills in the educational fields. Today YTU has 10 Faculties most of which are related to engineering, 2 Graduate Schools, 2 Vocational Schools and a School of Foreign Languages and more than 30,000 students. 2 Graduate Programs Graduate Programs 3
YTU - Introduction YTU s International Community Contributes greatly to the vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere on campus. With over 100 different nationalities represented you will be working and living with people from all over the World. YTU s Student Union YTU s Student Union is one of the largest in the country with over 100 societies to choose from. Student event such as the stars of the year award ceremony is internationally recognized that brings celebrities and students together from around the world. Accommodation Our university offers modern, comfortable accommodation with high-speed internet and network access at three campuses, one in Yıldız, the others in Ayazağa and Davutpaşa. In addition, all of the campuses are full of good eating options, from food carts to fine dining. YTU Sport Provides every opportunity for you to try something new or compete in your sport. It offers over 30 different sport clubs, a swimming pool, gym, climbing wall, tennis courts, football fields and much more. 4 Graduate Programs Graduate Programs 5
YTU - Introduction YTU Art Centre In our university, the students, academics, and the administrative staff by coherently acting with each other demonstrate successful performance on culture, art and sport activities. Among these diverse activities, some of them are traditionally performed every year. The Library The library on Yıldız Campus has a range of facilities to help students and staff. The library includes a rich collection of books, and periodicals. Apart from the one on yıldız campus, another library at the Davutpaşa campus has been offering an extensive set of services and resources. The International Office Provides a wide range of services for both prospective and current students, including immigration advice, welfare support and an orientation program for those new to Turkey. Yıldız Technopark Yıldız Technopark is a Technology Development Zone, where university, research institutions and industrial organisations work together on research and development activities creating innovative research solutions. YTU TechnoPark is located on YTU Davutpasa Campus in Istanbul, currently the largest TecnoPark in Istanbul region with 60,000 m2 indoor facilities within 8 buildings which offer exceptionally high quality office accommodation. Today TechnoPark hosts over 110 companies employing around 2000 research employees. 6 Graduate Programs Graduate Programs 7
YTU - Introduction Medical Centre Yıldız Technical University health services provides high quality comprehensive health care for our students at Yıldız, Ayazağa, and Davutpaşa campuses. Our medical centre provides a full range of medical services for students who register as patients. In addition to general practice services, the Centre provides a range of specialist clinics and visiting practitioners. YTU Careers Service YTU Careers Service gives students a real headstart in their job searches. The careers service provides outstanding guidance and support. YTU is widely recognized by employers as an ideal recruiting ground. Industrial Visits Alongside the academic program, YTU offers a series of industrial visits to locally based national and international companies. Guest speakers from industry and government are also regularly welcomed and students have the opportunity to attend lectures and seminars from distinguished researchers. 8 Graduate Programs Graduate Programs 9
İstanbul City İstanbul maintains a distinguished position among the metropolis of the world with its unique geographical location and a cultural heritage of thousands of years. As one of the most energetic cities in the world Istanbul continually gets to be an attraction center. There is a sense of energy and innovation in the city which is again very fashionable as a world destination. There is a wealth of exciting new art galleries and museums as well as restaurants, bars and nightlife. 10 Graduate Programs Graduate Programs 11
Degree Requirements MSc. Degree (with Thesis option) The candidate is required to complete a minimum of 24 credit hours of course work (minimum 7 courses) in addition to an MSc. thesis and a seminar course with zero credits. The student has to maintain at least a GPA of 2.50 out of 4.00. MSc. Degree (non-thesis option) The candidate is required to complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of course work (minimum 10 courses), in addition to an MSc. project and seminar course with zero credits. The student has to maintain at least a GPA of 2.50 out of 4.00. Requirements PhD Degree The candidate is required to complete a minimum of 24 credit hours of course work (minimum 8 courses), in addition to PhD. Thesis. The Student has to maintain at least a GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 and pass the qualifying exam before starting his/her thesis work. 12 Graduate Programs Graduate Programs 13
Admission and application requirements TOEFL IBT: 72 YTU - Admission A relevant bachelor s degree (or equivalent qualification) from a university or other accredited academic institution. ALES, GRE or GMAT exam scores: > ALES (Quant.) at least 55 or above > GRE at least 610 > GMAT at least 450 Depends on the program you apply proof of proficiency in English or in Turkish is required. For the Turkish programs C1 level Turkish Language Certificate from TÖMER is required. You are exempted from English language requirements if: > You have completed your BSc or BA education entirely in English (It should be proved with a statement from the university stating that the language of instruction was English) > You are a native English speaker IELTS : 5 KPDS / ÜDS: 60 TOEFL PBT : 531 TOEFL CBT: 198 English language test minimum requirements REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Copy of a valid passport Copy of BSc, BA and/or MSc diploma 3 letters of recommendation from the university you graduated Official transcripts for all of the previously earned degrees Your diploma must be recognized by Turkish Higher Education Council For PhD programs a statement of purpose 14 Graduate Programs Graduate Programs 15
Graduate School of Natural and Applied Science Graduate Programs Graduate Programs in Turkish with Thesis Computer Computer MSc and PhD programs Computer Education and Instructional Technologies Bioengineering Computer Education and Instructional Technologies Bioengineering MSc and PhD programs Environmental Electrical Environmental MSc and PhD programs Electrical Machines and Power Electronics MSc and PhD programs Electrical Power System MSc and PhD programs 16 Graduate Programs Graduate Programs 17
Electronic and Communication Industrial Electronic MSc and PhD programs Communication MSc and PhD programs Industrial MSc and PhD programs Systems Physics Naval Architecture and Marine Department of Surveying Physics MSc and PhD programs Naval Architecture and Marine Geomatics MSc and PhD programs Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System MSc and PhD programs Graduate Programs Elementary Science Education Civil Elementary Science Education MSc programs Geotechnical MSc and PhD programs Hydraulics MSc and PhD programs Coastal and Harbor MSc and PhD programs Mechanics MSc and PhD programs Structural MSc and PhD programs Statistics Chemistry Statistics MSc and PhD programs Analytical Chemistry MSc and PhD programs Inorganic Chemistry MSc and PhD programs Biochemistry MSc and PhD programs Physicochemistry MSc and PhD programs Organic Chemistry MSc and PhD programs Chemical Control and Automation Chemical MSc and PhD programs Control and Automation MSc and PhD programs 18 Graduate Programs Graduate Programs 19
Mechanical Energy MSc and PhD programs Heat and Processing MSc and PhD programs Manufacturing Processes MSc and PhD programs Construction MSc and PhD programs Machine Theory and Control MSc and PhD programs Mathematics Mathematics MSc and PhD programs Metallurgical and Materials Extractive Metallurgy MSc and PhD programs Materials MSc and PhD programs Architecture Computer Aided Architectural Design MSc and PhD programs Building Research and Programming MSc and PhD programs Graduate Programs Chemistry Interior Design MSc Program Housing Production and Building Management History and Theory of Architecture Architectural Design MSc and PhD programs Building Survey and Restoration MSc and PhD programs Building Construction MSc and PhD programs Building Physics of Construction MSc and PhD programs Analytical Chemistry MSc and PhD programs Inorganic Chemistry MSc and PhD programs Biochemistry MSc and PhD programs Graduate Programs in English with Thesis Physicochemistry MSc and PhD programs Organic Chemistry MSc and PhD programs Physics Physics MSc and PhD programs Molecular Biology and Genetics City and Regional Planning Molecular Biology and Genetics MSc and PhD programs Urban Planning PhD programs Organization- Design of Urban spaces Urban Regeneration and Planning Urban Conservation and Planning Chemistry Mathematics Mathematical Chemistry MSc and PhD programs Mathematics MSc and PhD programs Mathematical MSc and PhD programs 20 Graduate Programs Graduate Programs 21
Primary School Teaching Education of Applied Science Civil Construction Management Control and Automation Control and Automation Mathematical Mathematical Graduate Programs Non-Thesis MSc Programs in Turkish Computer Computer Information Technologies Metallurgical and Materials Architecture Metallurgical and Materials Construction Research and Planning Physic of Construction Bioengineering Electrical Electronics and Communication Industrial Physics Bioengineering Electrical Electronics and Communication Safety Physics Industrial Physics Medical Radiation Physics 22 Graduate Programs Graduate Programs 23
Graduate School of Social Sciences Graduate Programs Non-Thesis MSc Programs in English Computer Bioengineering Electrical Electronics and Communication Control and Automation Mathematical Information Technologies Bioengineering Electrical Electronics and Communication Control and Automation Mathematical Graduate Programs in Turkish Principles of Atatürk and History of Modern Turkey Economics Business Administration Political Sciences and International Relations Art and Design Principles of Atatürk and History of Modern Turkey MSc program Economics MSc and PhD programs Business Administration MSc and PhD programs Human Resource Management MSc program Political Sciences and International Relations MSc and PhD programs Art and Design MSc and PhD programs Interactive Media MSc program Museum Studies 24 Graduate Programs Graduate Programs 25
Graduate Programs in English Economics Economics Teaching English as a Foreign Language Teaching English as a Foreign Language Graduate Programs Educational Sciences Educational Leadership and Management Curriculum and Instruction Humanities and Social Sciences Human and Social Science MSc Program Philosophy MSc Program Elementary Education Elementary Teacher Education Science Teacher Education Western Languages and Literatures Interlingual and Intercultural Translation Studies Turkish Language and Literature Old Turkish Language MSc Program Turkish Language PhD Program Turkish Literature 26 Graduate Programs Graduate Programs 27
How to apply All applications should be submitted to YTU International Relations Office. YTU - Application YILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE Beşiktaş - İstanbul 34349 @ Email: intoffice@yildiz.edu.tr Phone: + 90 212 383 32 08 http://www.iro.yildiz.edu.tr 28 Graduate Programs Graduate Programs 29
Tuition and fees per semester Fees LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION TURKISH ENGLISH DURATION OF STUDY MSc. Programs With Thesis $2,250 (USD) $2,750 (USD) 4 semesters Non-Thesis (day time classes) Non Thesis (evening class) $2,600 (USD) $3,100 (USD) 3 semesters $3,000 (USD) $3,500 (USD) 3 semesters PhD Programs $2,250 (USD) $2,750 (USD) 8 semesters * Applicants who do not have a certificate in English Proficiency should pay $1.000 for six-month English preparation class. 30 Graduate Programs Graduate Programs 31
YILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY AYAZAGA CAMPUS YILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY YILDIZ CAMPUS YILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY DAVUTPASA CAMPUS Point s Index A ABDI IPEKCI SPORTS COMPLEX ABIDE-I HURRIYET SQUARE ADNAN MENDERES & TURGUT OZAL GRAVES AHIRKAPI LIGHTHOUSE AKGUN HOTEL ALI SAMI YEN STADIUM AMERICAN HOSPITAL AYASOFYA B BURHAN FELEK SPORTS COMPLEX BUS STATION C CAROUSEL MALL CERRAHPASHA MEDICINE FACULTY HOSPITAL CONRAD HOTEL CAPA MEDICINE FACULTY CIRAGAN PALACE HOTEL CLOSED BAZAAR D DARPHANE DOLMABAHCE PALACE D2 A3 C2 C2 B1 E1 D3 C2 E EDIRNEKAPI MARTYRDOM ENKA SPORTS COMPLEX ERESIN HOTEL F FESHANE FETHI PASHA GROVE G GALLERIA MALL GATA MILITARY HOSPITAL GULHANE PARK H HALDUN TANER THEATRE HALIC DOCKYARD HAREM BUS STATION HASEKI HOSPITAL HOLIDAY INN HOTEL HOTEL DEDEMAN I ISTANBUL MUNICIPALITY INONU STADIUM ISTANBUL PUBLIC SECURITY CENTER ISTANBUL UNV. K KABATAS HIGHSCHOLL C2 C2 B2 C4 E1 D4 D4 C4 C2 E1 B3 KADIKOY ANATOLIAN HIGHSCHOLL KADIR HAS UNV. KARACAAHMET GRAVEYARD KASIMPASHA DOCKYARD KOSUYOLU CARDIO HOSPITAL M MACKA PARK MARMARA UNV. MAIDEN S TOWER MOVENPICK HOTEL N NIMET ABLA MOSQUE P PERPA MALL PIER LOTI HILL PROFILO MALL POLICE CITY CENTER S SABANCI CENTER SIYAMI ERSEK HOSPITAL SULTANAHMET (BLUE) MOSQUE SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE SURMELI HOTEL SWISS HOTEL D4 C4 C4 D4 C4 B2 A4 B3 B2 A4 A4 A4 D4 SISLI MOSQUE B3 SISLI ETFAL HOSPITAL B3 T TEPE NAUTILUS MALL D4 TESVIKIYE MOSQUE THE PLAZA HOTEL TOPKAPI GRAVEYARD C2 TOPKAPI PARK C2 TOPKAPI PALACE U ULUS PARK V VEFA STADIUM C2 VELIEFENDI HIPPODROME D1 Y YEDIKULE CHEST HOSPITAL D2 YILDIZ PARK YILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY YILDIZ CAMPUS YILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY DAVUTPASA CAMPUS C1 YILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY AYAZAGA CAMPUS 32 Graduate Programs Graduate Programs 33
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