Hacettepe University offers the PhD of Geological Engineering as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Istanbul, Turkey. Taught in English, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for geological engineering and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 1, 2026.

About PhD in Geological Engineering

Admission of university graduates to postgraduate program is primarily through an interview. The number of the students and required qualifications are announced prior to the beginning of each semester. Admission requirements and deadline, venue and date of interview are also addressed in this announcement. Candidates must have a department or institute board certified graduation diploma, get minimum 60 score from ALES test organized by The Student Selection and Placement Center (Ã–SYM) or get the required score from an equivalent test approved by senate at international levels instead of ALES, get a score of 60 from University Language Examination (ÃœDS) or required score from an equivalent test such as KPDS, TOEFL (Test of English As A Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System). Candidates should submit a diploma or copy of a graduation document, transcript, ALES test score document, a valid and an acceptable English qualifying exam score, a photograph (appropriate for YÃ–K regulations), identity card, 2 letters of reference and the application form to the Institute of Science until deadline. Required documents for non-Turkish citizens eligible for exact registration are two copy of passport translation in Turkish and 6 photographs (appropriate for YÃ–K regulations). Registration procedures are conducted and organized by relevant institute of science.

Students with MSc degree should successfully complete 120 ECTS credits of courses and successfully submit a Ph.D thesis which equals to 120 ECTS credits for graduation. Students with bachelor's degree should successfully complete 180 ECTS credits of courses and successfully submit a Ph.D thesis which equals to 120 ECTS credits for graduation.
Ph.D program jury reports and records, six copy of printed and bound thesis, electronic copy of thesis, other required documents for institute and required documents for Higher Education council must be submitted completely for graduation of student. After all relevant documents and information received by institute, file of the student is checked by institute board and institute make a decision to graduation of student who fulfill all requirements. Ph.D diploma is awarded to students who deserved graduation.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Geological Engineering at Hacettepe University

Entry Requirements

Admission of university graduates to postgraduate program is primarily through an interview. The number of the students and required qualifications are announced prior to the beginning of each semester. Admission requirements and deadline, venue and date of interview are also addressed in this announcement. Candidates must have a department or institute board certified graduation diploma, get minimum 60 score from ALES test organized by The Student Selection and Placement Center (Ã–SYM) or get the required score from an equivalent test approved by senate at international levels instead of ALES, get a score of 60 from University Language Examination (ÃœDS) or required score from an equivalent test such as KPDS, TOEFL (Test of English As A Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System). Candidates should submit a diploma or copy of a graduation document, transcript, ALES test score document, a valid and an acceptable English qualifying exam score, a photograph (appropriate for YÃ–K regulations), identity card, 2 letters of reference and the application form to the Institute of Science until deadline. Required documents for non-Turkish citizens eligible for exact registration are two copy of passport translation in Turkish and 6 photographs (appropriate for YÃ–K regulations). Registration procedures are conducted and organized by relevant institute of science.

Students with MSc degree should successfully complete 120 ECTS credits of courses and successfully submit a Ph.D thesis which equals to 120 ECTS credits for graduation. Students with bachelor's degree should successfully complete 180 ECTS credits of courses and successfully submit a Ph.D thesis which equals to 120 ECTS credits for graduation.
Ph.D program jury reports and records, six copy of printed and bound thesis, electronic copy of thesis, other required documents for institute and required documents for Higher Education council must be submitted completely for graduation of student. After all relevant documents and information received by institute, file of the student is checked by institute board and institute make a decision to graduation of student who fulfill all requirements. Ph.D diploma is awarded to students who deserved graduation.

PhD in Geological Engineering at Hacettepe University

About PhD in Geological Engineering

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Geological Engineering at Hacettepe University

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