Overview

The Materials Science and Engineering programme offered by Koc University supports the development of materials for technological and scientific applications.

Key Facts

Students engage in a wide range of research areas, including nanomaterials, photonics, metamaterials, electrochemistry, and advanced imaging systems. The programme emphasizes understanding the relationships between structure, processing, properties, and performance, while applying experimental, computational, and theoretical approaches to solve materials-related challenges.

The programme supports interdisciplinary collaboration and research from the early stages of study, with access to advanced laboratories and research centres. Students gain experience in both research and teaching, developing professional skills alongside scientific expertise, culminating in independent research that contributes to innovation in areas such as energy systems, electronic materials, and photonics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Signal Processing
Metamaterials
Nano-optics
Silicon Photonics
Quantum Optics
Electrocatalysis

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

Materials Science View 4 other PhDs in Materials Science 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

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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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