Program Information
TOBB ETÜ M. S. program in Computer Engineering Program, founded in 2004 gave its first graduates in 2008. There are currently 9 faculty members in the department. The faculty research is mostly in the areas of computer architecture, cryptography, computer security, human computer interaction, computer vision, image processing, data mining, bioinformatics, computational geometry, algorithmic game theory, theoratical computer science, robotic, and software engineering. There are two programs, namely, Thesis and non-Thesis. Thesis and non-Thesis programs require taking 7 and 10 courses (9 ECTS each), respectively. Students can take some courses from outside of the department and can also take a limited number of 4xx level courses. Thesis students are also required to the BIL 597 Graduate Seminar (8 ECTS) and BIL 599 Master of Science Thesis course (60 ECTS). Finally all thesis and non-thesis students are required to take the FBE 600 Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics course. More information can be obtained from the Graduate School web site (link: https: //www. etu. edu. tr/tr/enstitu/fen-bilimleri-enstitusu)
1. The purpose of the M. S. Program in Computer Engineering is to educate successful engineers that
are capable of leadership in serving the science and humanity and are strong in adapting to the ever changing world.
Students who successfully complete this program are awarded a Master's Degree in Computer Engineering.
The Computer Engineering program is a Master's degree program, classified as Level 7 in the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ).
Graduation requirements are defined according to Articles 18 and 21 of the Graduate Education and Examination Regulation (link: https: //www. mevzuat. gov. tr/mevzuat?MevzuatNo=8039&MevzuatTur=8&MevzuatTertip=5). To graduate from the thesis program, a student must successfully complete the 7 courses prescribed for the program (with a total of at least 63 ECTS), the BİL 597 seminar course (8 ECTS), the BİL 599 Master's Thesis course (60 ECTS), and the FBE 600 Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics course within the maximum duration of study. Additionally, the student's cumulative grade point average (GPA) must be at least 3. 00/4. 00. To graduate from the non-thesis program, a student must successfully complete 10 courses with a minimum of 90 ECTS, the BİL 598 term project course (45 ECTS), and the FBE 600 Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics course within the maximum duration of study. Additionally, the student's cumulative grade point average (GPA) must be at least 3. 00/4. 00.
To be admitted to the master's program, candidates must 1) hold a Bachelor's degree, 2) obtain a minimum score of 65/100 on the ALES exam, (for international students, GRE scores are accepted instead of ALES. )3) and, obtain a minimum score of 60/100 on one of the following language proficiency exams: YDS, KPDS, TOEFL, or IELTS. Candidates who meet these requirements will be invited for an interview. Students who wish to study with a tuition waiver or a full scholarship (which includes both a tuition waiver and a living stipend) must have higher academic averages and test scores. More information can be obtained from the Graduate School web site (link: https: //www. etu. edu. tr/tr/enstitu/fen-bilimleri-enstitusu)
1The equivalency and content compatibility of a course previously taken by a student at another institution are evaluated by the Department Board and the Graduate School Board. If the course is deemed equivalent, it will be accepted as a substitute for the corresponding program course with its letter grade for students who transferred via ÖSYM or lateral transfer.
Evaluation and assessment methods used for each course are defined according to the Graduate Education and Examination Regulation (link: https: //www. mevzuat. gov. tr/mevzuat?MevzuatNo=8039&MevzuatTur=8&MevzuatTertip=5). Except the project and laboratory courses, which do not necessarily require an examination, all courses require at least a midterm and a final exam. Final exams are applied in a specific period of time indicated in the Academic Calendar. Final exam period and classrooms are determined by the Rectorate.
The style of education is Full-Time and Day-Time. Most of the courses are given in classrooms.
Graduation requirements are defined according to Articles 18 and 21 of the Graduate Education and Examination Regulation (link: https: //www. mevzuat. gov. tr/mevzuat?MevzuatNo=8039&MevzuatTur=8&MevzuatTertip=5). To graduate from the thesis program, a student must successfully complete the 7 courses prescribed for the program (with a total of at least 63 ECTS), the BİL 597 seminar course (8 ECTS), the BİL 599 Master's Thesis course (60 ECTS), and the FBE 600 Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics course within the maximum duration of study. Additionally, the student's cumulative grade point average (GPA) must be at least 3. 00/4. 00. To graduate from the non-thesis program, a student must successfully complete 10 courses with a minimum of 90 ECTS, the BİL 598 term project course (45 ECTS), and the FBE 600 Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics course within the maximum duration of study. Additionally, the student's cumulative grade point average (GPA) must be at least 3. 00/4. 00.
Most of our graduates either continue their academic careers or work in industry as R&D, software, or test engineers. Our graduates mostly work in software, information, defense, space/aviation, telecommunications industries or in public sectors. Companies like ASELSAN , ROKETSAN, TÜBİTAK, TAİ, ARÇELİK, TÜRK TELEKOM, SDT, HAVELSAN, technopark or universities are the ones that employ most of our graduates.
Candidates who successfully complete their master's education have the opportunity to be admitted to a doctoral program if they obtain a minimum score of 75/100 on the ALES exam and 70/100 on a language proficiency test. Higher scores on these exams are required for admission with a tuition waiver or a full scholarship (which includes both a tuition waiver and a living stipend). For international students, GRE scores are accepted instead of ALES. Detailed information on application and admission requirements for graduate programs can be found on the Graduate School web page. (link: https: //www. etu. edu. tr/tr/enstitu/fen-bilimleri-enstitusu/basvuru-bilgileri)