Computer Engineering (Doctor of Philosophy) program. The application requirements, quotas, application schedule, and other relevant information are provided below. After reviewing the application announcement and the requirements, you must complete your application between April 24, 2026 09:00 - June 26, 2026 17:00 (UTC/GMT+3). Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their applications are successfully completed within the application period. Completed applications will be evaluated by the Registrar’s Office, and applicants will receive an email indicating whether their application has been accepted or rejected. The status can also be checked via the Application Form. Applicants with approved applications cannot make changes to their preferences or submitted information.

Applicants who have graduated from, or are in the process of graduating from, Information Technologies, Computer Sciences, Computer Science Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical-Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Control and Computer Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering, Mathematics Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics and Autonomous Systems Engineering, Cyber Security Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering, Software Engineering programs may apply.

It is the applicant´s responsibility to contact a departmental faculty member in his/her interested area of research, and to receive a reference letter indicating that the faculty member will be acting as an advisor in case the applicant is accepted to the program (https://bbf.itu.edu.tr/en/staff/faculty-members). The letter does not guarantee admission to the program, but students who do not possess such a letter will not be admitted to the program. Candidates must have at least one peer-reviewed conference/journal publication indexed internationally based on their thesis in accordance with ITU Computer Engineering Msc. Program graduation requirements.

English proficiency is not required for application. PHD candidates who are entitled to final registration must present their a valid English language certificate at the time of final registration.

Valid English Language Scores

• OTE 111
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) 67
• TOEFL IBT (After January 26, 2026) 4
• TOEFL IBT (Before January 26, 2026) 78
• YDS Language Exam Score 65
• YOK Language Exam 65
• e-TEP 50

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1. [Required] ALES or GRE Document
2. [Required] Transcript (Undergraduate)
3. [Required] Graduate Transcript
4. [Required] Curriculum Vitae
5. [Not Required] Upload a document that you think may be useful
6. [Not Required] English Language Document
7. [Required] Statement of Purpose
8. [Required] At least 2 Letters of Recommendation (At least one of the reference letters must be academic.)
9. [Required] Applicants applying for a PhD program must obtain a letter of recommendation from the advisor they plan to work with during their studies (this document will not be uploaded to the system; it will be submitted to the interview committee).)

* Applicants applying under the international student quota may apply without submitting ALES or GRE/GMAT scores. These students are considered to have received conditional admission if they are accepted into the program. Students are required, within two semesters from the date of enrollment, either to submit the minimum required ALES or GRE/GMAT score for the admitted program or to enroll in courses each semester and achieve a minimum GPA of BB (or equivalent) by the end of the second semester. Students who fail to meet either of these requirements will have their affiliation with the university terminated.

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You can access the contact information of the Program Coordinator and detailed information about the program at www.tyyc.itu.edu.tr