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CIVIL ENGINEERING (THESIS / NON-THESIS)

  • ABOUT THE PROGRAM
    Establishment: The Master’s Program in Civil Engineering (with/without thesis) was established in 2020 under the Department of Civil Engineering, within the Institute of Graduate Studies.

    The Master’s Program in Civil Engineering (with/without thesis) was established in 2020 under the Department of Civil Engineering, within the Institute of Graduate StudieQualification 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 fifteen (15). Admissions are announced by the Institute in accordance with the student admission regulations.

  • APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE AND REGISTRATION CONDITIONS
    Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree preferably in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Interior Architecture; however, graduates of other engineering disciplines may also apply. Students who have not graduated from these fields are required to complete a scientific preparation program. For admission to the thesis-based program, a minimum score of 55 in the Quantitative section of the ALES (Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam) is required. There is no ALES requirement for the non-thesis program.

    Evaluation and Admission: Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree, preferably from Engineering departments or from departments within the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. Graduates from other disciplines may also apply; however, they are required to complete a scientific preparatory program. For admission to the whit thesis program, a minimum score of 55 in the Quantitative section of the ALES (Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam) is required. The ALES requirement does not apply to the non-thesis program.

    Registration Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree that is recognized by the Higher Education Council (YÖK) and deemed appropriate by the Institute Board upon the recommendation of the Department Chair. Foreign language and ALES scores must be obtained within the validity periods determined by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). The program’s registration requirements 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.

  • GRADUATION CONDITIONS
    Master’s Program in Civil Engineering (with Thesis): Students admitted to the Master’s program in Civil Engineering with thesis are required to successfully complete 7 courses totaling 21 credits within the first two semesters to graduate. In addition, students must successfully complete a seminar course in the second semester and a master’s thesis in the third and fourth semesters. The minimum duration to complete the program is 4 semesters, while the maximum duration is 6 semesters.

    Master’s Program in Civil Engineering (non-thesis): Students admitted to the Master’s program in Civil Engineering non-thesis must successfully complete 10 courses totaling 30 credits to graduate. Additionally, students are required to successfully complete a term project. The minimum duration to complete the program is 2 semesters, and the maximum duration is 3 semesters.

  • PROGRAM CURRICULUM AND INFORMATION PACKAGE
    For detailed course descriptions and curriculum of the in Civil Engineering Master’s Program (with thesis), please click here.

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

    To download the Bologna Information Package, please click here.

    To review via the Electronic Information System (EBP), please click here

  • ACADEMIC STAFF
    Head of Department

    Asst. Prof. Dr. Ferruh MAHNAMFAR

    Faculty Members:

    Prof. Dr. Levent YILMAZ
    Prof. Dr. Mükerrerm Fatma İLKIŞIK
    Prof. Dr. Tevfik Naci YÜCEFER
    Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma Tuğçe DUMANLI
    Asst. Prof. Dr. Bedriye Aylin KARTAL
    Asst. Prof. Dr. Burak TOYDEMİR
    Asst. Prof. Dr. Enver Burak TÜRKEL
    Asst. Prof. Dr. İsmail KILINÇ
    Asst. Prof. Dr. Ferruh MAHNAMFAR
    Asst. Prof. Dr. Furkan ŞAHİN
    Asst. Prof. Dr. Gözde SEZGİN TUNÇAY
    Asst. Prof. Dr. Selçuk BİLDİK

  • CONTACT
    For Academic Inquiries: Asst. Prof. Dr. Ferruh Mahnamfar, Head of Department,  ferruh.mahnamfar@nisantasi.edu.tr

    Graduate School Office: lee@nisantasi.edu.tr| Phone: +90 212 210 10 10 (ext. 1500–1502–1503–1505–1508)

    Student Affairs: oidb_nu@nisantasi.edu.tr| Phone: +90 212 210 10 10

    Financial Affairs: maliisler@nisantasi.edu.tr| Phone: +90 212 210 10 10 (ext. 1060–1065–1062–1091–1090)

    Graduate School Address: Maslak Neighborhood, Taşyoncası Street, No. 1V and No. 1Y, Sarıyer–Istanbul, Türkiye.

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