Materials Engineering Postgraduate Degrees
The Department of Materials Engineering under the Graduate School of Natural Sciences at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University offers MSc and PhD degrees. Information about available courses and their contents can be found under the "Courses" tab in the Education menu of our department's webpage. Detailed information about the PhD program, announcements, admission requirements, entrance exam dates, regulations, and other details can be accessed through the Graduate School of Natural Sciences' website. The information provided here is for guidance only.
Our department accepts students for Master's and PhD programs. Materials engineering is an interdisciplinary branch of engineering that is based on both scientific and technological approaches. In addition to fundamental sciences such as chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology, materials engineering encompasses topics in all areas of life, from aviation to healthcare. Through our Master's and PhD programs, we aim to meet the growing demand for interdisciplinary studies in our country. In this context, research activities in our department include:
Production and characterization of ceramics, glass, metals, polymers, and composite materials,
Solid-state physics,
Coatings and thin-film applications,
Production and characterization of nanomaterials.
In the materials engineering Master's and PhD programs, we aim to equip individuals who wish to specialize in these areas with the ability to:
Enhance their theoretical knowledge in the field of materials,
Design experiments and develop products at a laboratory scale using our available infrastructure,
Effectively utilize analysis and computational software,
Interpret theoretical, experimental, and numerical results obtained through their research.
This structured and detailed explanation effectively communicates the department's interdisciplinary approach and the skills students can expect to gain, aligning with both academic and industry demands.
Graduates from the following disciplines are eligible to apply to the program:
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Physics
Physics Engineering
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
The language of instruction for both programs (Master's and PhD) is 100% English. All students who wish to pursue graduate studies in our department must provide proof of English proficiency.
The Master's program has a duration of 2 years, with the first year allocated for coursework and the second year for thesis work. If needed, an additional year may be granted, but students must complete the Master's program within a maximum of 3 years.
The PhD program has a duration of 4 years, with the first year allocated for coursework and the remaining three years for thesis work. If needed, an additional two years may be granted, but students must complete their PhD within a maximum of 6 years.
Official application requirements are announced on the Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences website prior to the application period. The conditions listed here are for informational purposes only:
- Required Undergraduate GPA: 2.20/4.00
- Required Master’s GPA: 3.00/4.00
- Required ALES Score for Master's Program: 65
- Required ALES Score for PhD Program: 65
- Required Foreign Language Score (KPDS/ÜDS/YDS) for Master's Program: 50
- Required Foreign Language Score (KPDS/ÜDS/YDS) for PhD Program: 55
- Applicants who do not possess a valid exemption score from recognized English proficiency exams must take the English Proficiency Exemption Exam administered by the university.
- Statement of Purpose
Applicants must follow the announcements on aybu.edu.tr/fbe to apply for the programs. Student admissions are generally conducted once a year for the Fall semester only. In rare cases, admissions are held twice a year for both Fall and Spring semesters.
PhD Qualification Exam
The PhD qualification exam evaluates whether a student who has completed their coursework, other learning activities, and seminar possesses the foundational knowledge and concepts in their field and the depth of scientific research related to their doctoral studies. Information on the scope and content of the PhD qualification exams conducted in our department can be found in the document below. For information on other matters, regulations, and procedures, please refer to the institute's website.
Pursuing a Postgraduate Degree in Our Department
The true progress in technology stems from advancements in the field of materials. Academic publications generated in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering exceed those in fields such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Computer Engineering, as well as natural sciences like Physics and Chemistry, accounting for 6.1% of scientific articles indexed by the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) and Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI). This finding highlights that Metallurgical and Materials Engineering is a critical interdisciplinary research and study area in our society.
Our department hosts an experienced and dynamic academic staff conducting research across a broad spectrum. Current examples of our department's research include metallic materials, nanocomposite materials, ceramic materials, materials thermodynamics, polymer materials, solid-state physics, and interdisciplinary studies in materials engineering. For information on the latest research by our academic staff, you can visit their profile pages or contact them via email.
The evolution of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering parallels societal changes. As this discipline is inherently interdisciplinary, we address the increasing societal demand by offering interdisciplinary master's and PhD programs in Materials Engineering.
We prepare our graduate students with an interdisciplinary approach to meet industrial and societal demands in sectors such as aerospace, biomedical, automotive, chemical, construction, electronics, energy, and telecommunications, as well as in governmental and academic institutions that shape policies.
We lay the foundation for our students to build successful interdisciplinary careers in fields such as academia, government institutions, and industry.
We lay the foundations for successful careers in the interdisciplinary fields such as academia, state organizations, and industry.