The information and program qualifications related to the Mechanical Design Master of Science Program, under the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the Graduate School, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
ITU. Mechanical Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering terminated its 5 year undergraduate program in 1974 and went to a separate structure for graduate by lowering its undergraduate education to 4 years. In this structure, graduate education is defined as a separate academic unit called "Engineering Architecture Post-License (MMLS) Education". Mechanical Engineering Department under the name of Design-Manufacturing Master of Science education and research activities since October 1, 1982 ITU Institute of Science continues to affiliate. Design Master Program In 2002, the course content was updated with new content and lessons as part of the restructuring of ITU Postgraduate Programs.
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Program Profile
This Master of Science program is designed for students who already hold undergraduate level qualifications and aims to enable advanced competence in the design of structural elements and mechanical components. The programme prepares students for a research-intensive, interdisciplinary engineering environment that integrates theoretical knowledge with strong application skills. It emphasises not only the repetition of existing knowledge, but the creation of new syntheses, original engineering solutions and advanced research capabilities. In this context, the focus areas include the analysis of engineering problems, the design and testing of new systems and the implementation of technological innovations. Graduates are trained to become highly qualified professionals capable of taking responsibility in independent or team-based projects and developing solutions to complex and unforeseen engineering challenges.
Registration Requirements
Application Term : 2025-2026 Spring Semester
Application Dates : 10.11.2025 09:00:00 - 26.01.2026 17:00:00 ( UTC/GMT+3 )
Application Requirements (For T.C Nationality) ALES Numerical must be minimum 80 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 720, new system GRE minimum 156 ). Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.5/4 (65/100). Graduation must be Industrial Engineering, Industrial Product Design, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Astronautical Engineering. The academic deficiency program is applied to candidate who has got an undergraduate degree except Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automotive Engineering.
Quota (For T.C Nationality): 15
Application Requirements (For International Students) ALES Numerical must be minimum 80 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 720, new system GRE minimum 156 ). Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.5/4 (65/100). Graduation must be Industrial Engineering, Industrial Product Design, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Astronautical Engineering. The academic deficiency program is applied to candidate who has got an undergraduate degree except Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automotive Engineering.
Quota (For International Students): 5
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Application requirements, application dates, and quotas are updated in real-time from the Application System.
Program Learning Environments
Within the program, students are educated in a postgraduate-level, research-intensive and interdisciplinary learning environment. This environment includes the following components:
Coursework and instructional activities: Through mandatory and elective advanced courses, students acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
Research process: Students participate in joint projects with faculty or carry out independent thesis work, learning how to approach engineering problems systematically.
Laboratory and simulation applications: Using discipline-specific experiments, analytical tools and simulation software, students reinforce their practical and analytical capabilities.
Access to academic resources and scientific publications: Students access up-to-date information via the university library, electronic databases and national/international publications and learn to apply this information in both coursework and research contexts.
Interdisciplinary and industry-linked collaborations: The program offers opportunities for students to engage with other engineering disciplines, develop industry-research partnerships and participate in technology transfer processes.
Culture of continuous learning: Graduates are expected not only to be technically competent but also able to transfer technology to industry, develop new engineering solutions and maintain a lifelong learning mindset.
Through this learning environment, students become well-equipped not only in the technical domain but also in critical thinking, creative problem-solving, research execution and written/oral communication skills.
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Program Educational Objectives
a) The technology that can transfer to the industry, sharing knowledge and experience with society and industry, will meet the needs of the community, can be successful in using new engineering solutions,
b) In the sectors in which he has worked, he has added plus value, respectful ethical values, taking responsibility and entrepreneur,
c) Mechanical Design graduate program graduates who are able to continue their professional life by constantly developing themselves, have a consciousness of lifelong learning, and who take care to renew and develop themselves.
Measurement and Evaluation
Evaluating Student Success
The student success is evaluated considering Articles 56, 57, 58, and 59 of the Istanbul Technical University Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles.
ARTICLE 56 - Before the enrollment for the courses begins, the faculty member who offers the course informs the Program Executive Committee about the types, number and contribution percentage to the final grade of the studies within the semester, as well as requirements for a right to take the semester final exam. These requirements shall be finalized by approval of the Program Executive Committee and approval of the chair of the department, who declares them to the student and informs the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 57 - A student may appeal the final grade of a course within one week following the announcement of the grades. Appeals must be submitted to the Graduate School in writing. The relevant faculty member shall re-evaluate the student's success status and submit the result to the Graduate School within one week. Appeals not submitted within the prescribed time frame shall not be considered by the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 58 - Courses in graduate programs shall be evaluated according to the following grading system.
| Grade Description |
Grade |
Scale |
| Excellent |
AA |
4.00 |
| Very good plus |
BA+ |
3.75 |
| Very good |
BA |
3.50 |
| Good plus |
BB+ |
3.25 |
| Good |
BB |
3.00 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB+ |
2.75 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB |
2.50 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC+ |
2.25 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC |
2.00 |
| Fail |
FF |
0.00 |
| Fail(No Exam) |
VF |
0.00 |
ARTICLE 59 - Students who wish to improve their cumulative grade point average may retake courses during the course-taking period. The most recent grade will be counted for the repeated courses.
Internship
There is no internship in this program.
Graduation Requirements
Students completing the requirements of the related regulations of the Institute of Science will be granted a graduation requirement.
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Master of Science Title : -
Program Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the programme have the opportunity to work in the R&D departments of companies, the defense industry, the automotive industry and the white appliances sector. Through these avenues they may contribute to high-level engineering design and research functions, system development, product engineering and technology production processes. In addition, they are eligible for employment as academic staff in universities and can participate in teaching and research roles in higher education institutions. Thus, graduates are well-equipped to take active roles in industry-oriented applications as well as to transition into an academic career path.
Number of Graduates
Graduate Statistics (Last Five Years)
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 Ability to develop and deepen knowledge at the level of expertise in the field of the relevant program, based on qualifications at the undergraduate level
P.O.2 Understand the interdisciplinary interaction that the field is related to
P.O.3 To be able to use theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise in the field and to be able to interpret and integrate with the information coming from different disciplinary fields and to create new information
P.O.4 To be able to solve problems related to the field using research methods
P.O.5 Ability to develop new strategic approaches for solving complex problems that are encountered and unpredictable while independently practicing and conducting a study that requires expertise related to the field and to be able to produce solutions by taking responsibility
P.O.6 To be able to transfer current developments and own studies in the field with quantitative and qualitative data to the groups in the field and outside the field in a systematic manner in written, oral and visual form
P.O.7 Proficiency in a foreign language –at least European Language Portfolio B2 Level- and establishing written and oral communication with that language
P.O.8 Using the computer software together with the information and communication technologies efficiently and according to the needs of the area
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