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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program

Program Overview & Language of Instruction

100% English • Ph.D.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program in Electrical and Electronics Engineering is tailored for researchers holding an M.Sc. degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or related engineering fields, dedicated to conducting independent scholarly research, developing novel methodologies, and delivering original scientific breakthroughs.

Medium of Instruction: All doctoral coursework, comprehensive qualification examinations, research seminars, and dissertation defenses are conducted strictly in 100% English. Advanced English proficiency is required, and all entrance interviews are administered in English.

Admissions & Scientific Deficiency Requirements

Quotas and Institute Regulations Admission eligibility, criteria, and quotas are centrally decided by the Institute of Pure and Applied Sciences (FBE) Executive Board under the Marmara University Graduate Education and Examination Regulation and published prior to each academic term.
Scientific Preparation Period Candidates holding degrees from adjacent engineering fields may be required to complete a preparatory program consisting of fundamental deficiency courses designated by the Department Board, which must be completed within maximum 1 academic year.

Course Load, Qualifying Examination & Dissertation

  • Coursework and Credits: Ph.D. candidates must successfully complete at least 7 elective courses totaling no less than 21 local credits (240 ECTS), alongside the mandatory non-credit Ph.D. Seminar and Dissertation Research courses.
  • Non-Credit Requirements: The Seminar and Dissertation courses are evaluated on a Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory basis.
  • Elective Distribution: Up to 3 of the 7 elective courses may be taken from graduate-level offerings of other engineering departments within the Institute of Pure and Applied Sciences.
  • Ph.D. Qualifying Examination: Candidates must pass the written and oral Ph.D. Qualifying Examination within the first three semesters of their enrollment.
  • Thesis Monitoring & 5-Member Defense Jury: Following the qualifying stage, original research conducted under advisor supervision is evaluated through Thesis Monitoring Committees (TİK) and defended before an official 5-member examination jury.

Ph.D. Curriculum, Course Syllabi & Bologna Package

To explore all advanced doctoral courses, ECTS credits, research specializations, and Bologna package details, please visit the official MEOBS portal.

This page updated by Electrical and Electronics Engineering on 29.09.2026 13:59:43

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