The information and program qualifications related to the Mechatronics Engineering Master of Science Program, under the Department of Mechatronics Engineering of the Graduate School, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
Mechatronics is a new approach in which the information from Mechanical, Electrical and Computer Science are synergistically used in a collaborative way. Mechatronics engineers do not investigate problems and projects just like a mechanical or an electronics engineer. They look from a broader framework and think about the requirements from different disciplines in the design phase. The aim of the ITU Mechatronics Engineering Graduate Program is teaching all the required disciplines to engineers from different departments such as Mechanical and Electrical-Electronics engineering. In addition to the mathematics and the three compulsory mechatronics courses, the students take four additional courses from Mechatronics elective courses and other courses, in accordance with the requirements of the thesis. In the course of compulsory mechatronics design lecture, students use mechatronics design philosophy in order to develop the prototypes of mechanical design, electronic cards and control systems. Students who are studying in ITU Mechatronics Engineering Graduate Program can do thesis studies at the Mechatronics Training and Research Center which is established with the support of DPT and has laboratories equipped with the latest technological equipments.
Study Areas of Mechatronics Engineering
In the most general sense, mechatronics engineering deals with the problem of directing a system to the desired state with appropriate software and hardware. After the industrial revolution, the problems arising from the rapid increase in production have led people to seek new ways to get more efficient systems. The use of information that arises as a result of the research in industrial systems has created a new discipline, called "Mechatronic Engineering", that creates synergies.
Fundamental Education and Research Areas of Mechatronics Engineering
• Mechatronic System Modeling and Design
• Modeling, Simulation and System Identification
• Industrial Automation
• Robotics
• Process Control, Measurement and Instrumentation
• Motion Control Systems (Servo Systems, Electric Transportation Systems, etc.)
• Drive Systems (Electrical, Electronic, Pneumatic and Hydraulic)
• Intelligent Systems (Fuzzy Control, Artificial Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms, etc.)
• Control of energy systems
• Computer Based Real Time Control Systems (PC, DSP, PLC, mC etc.)
Today, expectations from indusrty are more economical, high-quality and error-free products. Since these requirements can not be achieved with conventional human-based production and classical design methods, the design procedure should be done with a Mechatronics discipline approach. Mechatronics engineers, who can use mechanical, electrical, electronics, control and software knowledge are highly needed in the industry.
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Registration Requirements
Application Term : 2024-2025 Spring Semester
Application Dates : 06.12.2024 09:00:00 - 03.02.2025 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 2.8/4 (72/100). Graduation must be All Engineering. Graduates of 4 years engineering programs are accepted
Quota (For T.C Nationality): 20
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 2.8/4 (72/100). Graduation must be All Engineering. Graduates of 4 years engineering programs are accepted
Quota (For International Students): 6
Transfer Quota : 2
Application Page Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles
Application requirements, application dates, and quotas are updated in real-time from the Application System.
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Regulations and Guidelines
Academic Calendar
Course Plans
Course Schedules
Course Adjustment and Exemption Procedures
Program Educational Objectives
Educational Objectives of the Mechatronics Program:
1) Providing the hardware and software concepts related to mechatronics.
2) Providing the experience in research and innovation development related to mechatronics during student education
3) Providing an education to engineers who have an undergraduate degree from electrical, electronics and computer engineering; for thinking and developing together.
4) Providing an infrastructure for making research, development and production.
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
In the Graduate Program, after taking 24 credits lectures (12 credits are from compulsory lectures), students must be successful in Seminar Course and Graduate Thesis in order to get the degree of Master. In their Master's Thesis, specialization in any subject of mechatronics and completing an interdisciplinary Mechatronics application is expected from the student.
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Master of Science Title : -
Program Employment Opportunities
Today, expectations from indusrty are more economical, high-quality and error-free products. Since these requirements can not be achieved with conventional human-based production and classical design methods, the design procedure should be done with a Mechatronics discipline approach. Mechatronics engineers, who can use mechanical, electrical, electronics, control and software knowledge are highly needed in the industry.
Here are some of the companies our graduates work with:SIEMENS, ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, BECKHOFF, MITSUBISHI, SMC, ALTINAY ROBOTICS, B/S/H (Bosch-Siemens), ARÇELİK, VESTEL, ABB, FESTO, THY, AVL, FEV, TÜBİTAK, FORD-OTOSAN, TEMSA, TOFAŞ, BOSCH, TUSAŞ, ROKETSAN, TEI, ASELSAN, HAVELSAN
Besides from these big companies, graduates of the mechatronics engineering graduate program can work as research, design and production engineers in small and medium-sized enterprises. Students who complete this program also have the opportunity to establish their own companies operating in the field of mechatronic, with a small capital. These students can also pursue academic career by continuing to doctoral programs at ITU, other universities or abroad after graduation. Many countries such as USA, Canada, Germany, Finland, Netherlands, Italy, England, Japan are places where they can continue their doctoral studies.
Modern systems used in medical technology, control and navigation unmanned land and air vehicles, intelligent land vehicles and interactive traffic systems, robotics systems, air conditioning systems and factory automation systems are in scope of Mechatronics application areas. As it is seen, mechatronics is a rapidly developing science covering almost all of today's modern engineering systems.
Number of Graduates
Graduate Statistics
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 15 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 Ability to improve and deepen knowledge related to Mechatronic engineering to an expert level, using undegraduate level knowledge and skills
P.O.2 Ability to define problems encountered in Mechatronic engineering, and to analyze them using knowledge and/or research methods acquired at expert level.
P.O.3 Ability to integrate discipline based knowledge with Mechatronic engineering, interpret it and generate new knowledge.
P.O.4 Ability to generate solutions in applications related to Mechatronic engineering, taking responsibility with self-confidence and necessary leadership attributes
P.O.5 Ability to evaluate expert level knowledge and skills attained in Mechatronic engineering with a critical approach, ability to grasp and adapt to innovations and channel learning as necessary
P.O.6 Ability to deliver and discuss current developments as well as personal studies in Mechatronic engineering in national/international platforms, by written, oral and/or visual means and with the use of information and communication technologies.
P.O.7 Ability to evaluate the collection, interpretation, implemetation, and broadcasting of Mechatronic engineering related data, in terms of compliance with social, academic, and ethical values.
P.O.8 Ability to develop strategies, policies and execution plans for the solution of problems related to Mechatronic engineering, ability to evaluate the obtained solutions within the framework of quality processes.
Program Coordinator
Head of the Department
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