The information and program qualifications related to the Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering Doctor of Philosophy Program, under the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering of the Graduate School, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
It is an interdisciplinary program created within the Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Master and PhD Program aims to give students the ability to research and develop in the field of aerodynamics, propulsion, aerospace structures, aerospace materials, flight mechanics, orbital mechanics, aircraft and spacecraft control.
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Program Profile
The rationale for the establishment of the Aerospace Engineering Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program is to address Turkey's needs in the field of aviation and space, with a focus on conducting research in the areas of Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Structures and Materials, Flight and Orbital Dynamics, and Control of Air and Space Vehicles. The program aims to train individuals with advanced academic qualifications who can follow technological developments in their field, respond to industrial needs, engage in multidisciplinary work, and are environmentally conscious. In this context, the Aerospace Engineering Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program seeks to equip students with research and development capabilities in the following key areas: theoretical, computational, and experimental aerodynamics and fluid dynamics; theoretical, computational, and experimental structural analysis and design; aircraft design, flight dynamics, and performance; spacecraft control, design, and performance; unmanned aerial vehicles; rotorcraft; mechanical vibrations and structural dynamics; multidisciplinary analysis, design, and optimization; thermal systems design and optimization; control systems: adaptive, smart, digital, optimal, pneumatic-hydraulic; robotic control; measurement systems; and avionics navigation systems.
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 70 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 675, new system GRE minimum 153 ). Graduate GPA must be minimum 3.00/4 (76.66/100). Minimum GPA from undergraduate to doctorate must be 3.5/4 (88.33/100). Graduation must be All Engineering.
Quota (For T.C Nationality): 15
Application Requirements (For International Students) ALES Numerical must be minimum 70 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 675, new system GRE minimum 153 ). Graduate GPA must be minimum 3.00/4 (76.66/100). Minimum GPA from undergraduate to doctorate must be 3.5/4 (88.33/100). Graduation must be All Engineering.
Quota (For International Students): 5
Transfer Quota : 1
Application Page Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles
Application requirements, application dates, and quotas are updated in real-time from the Application System.
Program Learning Environments
The ITU Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering PhD Program effectively conducts the Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering graduate program with its large faculty and modern laboratory facilities.
Education and training are provided through face-to-face instruction in classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and applied project work environments.
Graduates and students of the ITU Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering PhD Program can easily find job opportunities in national and multinational companies serving various regions and cities in Türkiye, research institutes, universities, engineering organizations serving the defense industry, and many other fields, both in research and development as well as in production and/or marketing departments.
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Program Educational Objectives
The educational objectives of the Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering PhD Program are for its graduates to achieve the following career and professional accomplishments:
1. To become experts, highly specialized in the areas of aerothermodynamics, aircraft structures and materials, flight control and dynamics or space mechanics and control as their aptitudes and career goals may dictate.
2. To be able to develop a new idea, method, design and/or application and reach original results which contribute to the progress in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
3. To be equipped with technical and academic skills on using most developed methods of theoretical, computational or experimental research in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
4. To develop as individuals and professionals, communicating effectively, fulfilling the leader role, developing strategy, policy and application plans, developing area‐related new ideas and methods, engaging in life-long learning, behaving in a professional and ethical manner, contributing to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems.
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
The students who fulfill the graduation requirements of the ITU Graduate Education and Instruction Regulations are entitled to graduation.
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Doctor of Philosophy Title : Doctor of Philosophy
Program Employment Opportunities
Graduates can take different positions in from defense and aeronautics industry to space and satellite technologies.
Number of Graduates
Graduate Statistics
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 Being able to develop and strengthen the current and advanced-level knowledge at an expert level in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and reach original definitions that will bring innovation to the field by means of original thinking and/or research, based upon the competency in MSc level
P.O.2 Being able to evaluate and use new information in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering with a systematical approach; to critically analyze, synthesize and evaluate new and complex ideas and reach original results grasping the inter-disciplinary interaction related to Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
P.O.3 Being able to develop a new idea, method, design and/or application which adds innovation to Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering; or applying a conventional idea, method, design and/or application to a different field
P.O.4 Having acquired the top level skills in using theoretical, computational or experimental research methods for studies in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
P.O.5 Being able to conduct research, grasp, design and apply an original subject to contribute to the progress in the area of Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering by carrying out this study independently
P.O.6 Being able to have proficiency in establishing written and oral communication with a foreign language at least at the level C1 of European Language Portfolio
P.O.7 Being able to expand the limits of knowledge in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering by publishing at least one scientific article in an international peer reviewed journal or creating or interpreting an original work; have the ability to establish effective communication with experts in the international platforms to discuss the area-related subjects and to defend original opinions, showing his/her competency in the area
P.O.8 Being able to fulfill the leader role in environments where solutions are sought for original and inter-disciplinary problems; to develop relevant new ideas and methods by making use of intellectual processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making; to observe, develop and when necessary, manage actions to change social relationships and the norms directing these relationships with a critical point of view; to establish functional communication in solving problems faced in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering by using strategic decision making processes
P.O.9 Being able to contribute to the process of evolving into and maintaining an information society by announcing and promoting the technological, scientific and social/cultural developments in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering; contribute to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems related to Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and promote the development of these values
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