Overview

The Electrical and Electronics Engineering programme offered by Koc University aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to address complex technological challenges and contribute to innovation in engineering and related fields.

Key Facts

Students engage in a variety of research areas including micro and nano systems, communication technologies, photonics, and signal processing. The programme integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications, covering fields such as machine learning, multimedia systems, and biological and nano-scale systems.

The programme focuses on excellence in research, offering opportunities for students to develop expertise through independent study and collaboration. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia and industry, supported by advanced research training and specialization in cutting-edge technological domains.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Micro and Nano Systems (MEMS & NEMS)
Wireless, Acoustic, Nano and Quantum Communication
Waves, Optics and Photonics
Signal, Speech, Image and Video Processing
Multimedia and Networking
Machine Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering View 11 other PhDs in Electrical Engineering in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students can apply to the Ph.D. programs with a B.S. or M.S. degree. The Ph.D. degree requires successful completion of 14 courses within 3 years and take the Qualifying Examination within 7th semester at latest beyond the B.S. degree and 7 courses within 2 years and take the Qualifying Examination within 5th semester at latest beyond the M.S. degree.

Documents required:

Statement of Purpose (SoP)
CV
University transcripts (Check specific program website for minimum GPA requirements as relevant)
University diploma(s)
English language proficiency test results (only TOEFL IBT is accepted and with a score of 80 IBT or higher, IELTS is not accepted in Türkiye)
GRE or GMAT test scores (Check specific program website for minimum score requirements as relevant)
Referee contact details (2 for Master and 3 for PhD programs)
Other documentation (Check specific program requirements)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

Fully-funded

Living costs

Istanbul

Turkey

2000 - 3240 TRY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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