Establishment: The Artificial Intelligence Engineering (Thesis / Non-Thesis) Master’s Program was established in 2021 under the Department of Software Engineering, within the Institute of Graduate Education

Qualification Awarded: Students who successfully complete the program are awarded a Master’s Degree. In addition, depending on their field of study, they may also obtain the title of “Specialist.” This title indicates that graduates possess advanced knowledge and skills in their area of expertise and are qualified to apply for specialist positions in their respective fields.

Level of Qualification: Master’s Degree (Second Cycle)

Language of Instruction: The language of instruction for the program is Turkish.

Quota: The program quota for each semester is determined based on the recommendation of the Department Chair and the approval of the Institute Board. The maximum number of students per semester, as recognized by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), is 15 for the thesis track and 30 for the non-thesis track. Admission announcements are made by the Institute in accordance with student admission regulations

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or in fundamental sciences that include mathematical content, such as Mathematics, Physics, or Statistics. Graduates from other undergraduate programs are required to complete a scientific preparatory program. For admission to the thesis program, applicants must have a minimum score of 55 in the Quantitative section of the ALES (Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam). ALES is not required for the non-thesis program

Evaluation and Admission: The evaluation criteria for applicants are determined at the beginning of each semester upon the recommendation of the Department Chair and the approval of the Institute Board. Applicants may be required to take a written and/or oral scientific examination or submit a portfolio. Candidates who meet the criteria and successfully pass the evaluations must complete their final registration within the dates specified in the academic calendar.

Registration Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree deemed equivalent by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), as approved by the Institute Board upon the recommendation of the Department Chair. Foreign language proficiency and ALES scores must be obtained within the validity periods specified by ÖSYM. Admission requirements for the program are determined and announced at the beginning of each semester.

Recognition of Prior Learning: Students’ prior learning and achievements may be recognized in accordance with relevant regulations, and exemptions from certain courses may be granted accordingly. The recognition and exemption process is carried out based on the student’s application, the recommendation of the Department Chair, and the approval of the Institute Administrative Board.

Scholarships and Tuition Fees: Scholarships and tuition fees for the program are determined in accordance with university regulations by the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Nişantaşı University. Prospective students may apply for scholarships by reviewing the requirements and deadlines announced by the Graduate School at the beginning of each semester.

Master’s Program with Thesis in Artificial Intelligence Engineering: Students admitted to the Master’s Program with Thesis in Artificial Intelligence Engineering are required to successfully complete a total of 7 courses (21 credits) within the first two semesters in order to be eligible for graduation. In addition, students must pass a seminar course in the second semester and successfully complete a master’s thesis during the third and fourth semesters. The minimum duration for completion of the program is 4 semesters, and the maximum duration is 6 semesters.

Non-Thesis Master’s Program in Artificial Intelligence Engineering: Students admitted to the Non-Thesis Master’s Program in Artificial Intelligence Engineering must successfully complete a total of 10 courses (30 credits) to be eligible for graduation. Additionally, students are required to successfully complete a term project. The minimum duration for completion of the program is 2 semesters, and the maximum duration is 3 semesters.

For detailed course descriptions and curriculum of the Artificial Intelligence Engineering Master’s Program (with thesis), please click here.

For detailed course descriptions and curriculum of the Artificial Intelligence Engineering Master’s Program (non-thesis), please click here.

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Head of Department

Asst. Prof. Dr. Sibel BORAN

Faculty Members

Prof. Dr. Hüseyin IRMAK

Prof. Dr. Yaşar HOŞCAN

Prof. Dr. Ahmet İrfan YÜKLER

Prof. Dr. Hasan Alpay HEPERKAN

Prof. Dr. Sami Aydın ŞALCI

Prof. Dr. Selçuk PAKER

Prof. Dr. Ekrem YANMAZ

Prof. Dr. Süleyman Hakan ÜNDİL

Prof. Dr. Habip KOÇAK

Prof. Dr. Zerrin ALADAĞ

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shehzad ASHRAF

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arif Şenol ŞENER

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nazenin İpek IŞIKÇI

Assoc. Prof. Dr. İbrahim KORKMAZ

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahmoud ALDABABSA

Asst. Prof. Dr. Sibel BORAN

Asst. Prof. Dr. Roy KÜÇÜKATEŞ

Asst. Prof. Dr. Ömer Erdem DEMİR

Asst. Prof. Dr. Salim YILMAZ

Asst. Prof. Dr. Duygu ŞEN BAYKAL

Asst. Prof. Dr. Furkan KARAKUŞ

For Academic Inquiries: Asst. Prof. Dr. Sibel BORAN, (Head of Department),  sibel.boran@nisantasi.edu.tr

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