Energy Systems Engineering

Qualification Awarded

Master's degree in Energy Systems Engineering

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Lateral transfer is possible for students of master's and doctorate programmes who have successfully completed at least one semester at another department of the same university and the same institute, or at a master's and doctorate programme of another equivalent institute of another higher education institute. According to the related bylaws, the courses that a lateral transfer student should take within the scope of 'Programme Adjustment' are determined by the committee of the relevant department. The determination of which and how many of the previously taken courses should be recognized within scope of the minimum course load, is suggested by the advisor and the committee of the relevant department,as well. "Full Recognition" is provided upon the approval of those courses by the board of chairs of relevant institute.

Kocaeli University guarantees in advance that all credits gained and courses received by an Erasmus student after the mobility abroad will be fully recognized and transferred into Kocaeli University system and upon arrival with the approval of the authorities and the student. While preparing the" Erasmus Credit Transfer and Grade Equivalency Table" the ECTS grades are transmitted to Kocaeli University grading system.

Turkish higher education institutions are in the start-up phase about the recognition of informal and non formal education. However; computer and foreign language skills that students improve on their own, are evaluated through exemption examinations by the university. Students who prove to be proficient in such exams are exempted from related course(s).

Program Competencies

• Carrying out experimental or theoretical studies in the field
• Being competent at energy efficiency audit in process applications
• Being knowledgeable about experimental methods in energy engineering
• Making thermodynamic analysis in energy engineering
• Applying heat mass transfer in energy systems
• Being knowledgeable about energy and environment relations
• Being competent at waste elimination, recycling technology
• Using renewable energy applications 
• Being competent at wind energy systems and control
• Using photovoltaic power production systems
• Designing the process of biomatanisation
• Being equipped with energy storage knowledge 
• Being knowledgeable about photovoltaic powered air ships
• Developing performance model designs for wind energy systems
• Being equipped with solar energy systems knowledge
• Enhancing renewable energy application knowledge
• Developing competency in alternative energy conversion systems
• Being equipped with the knowledge in dynamic analysis of hybrid electricity cars
• Enhancing power electronics for smart grid systems knowledge
• Performing energy audit on energy plants
• Performing airconditioning applications
• Having profound knowledge in electrical and hybrid vehicle technology
• Enhancing knowledge in energy economy and politics
• Being knowledgeable about engine vehicles and alternative energy applications
• Comprehending advanced power electronics and power quality
• Developing research skills and being able to define a problem
• Listing and explaining automation systems used in energy systems

Key Competencies

• The ability to transmit knowledge and opinions verbally and in the written form
• The ability to evaluate knowledge and skills critically
• The ability to work independently and to take responsibilities
• Being inclined to work collaboratively
• The ability to learn and manage to learn
• The ability to use digital literacy skills
• The ability to use a foreign language at the level of professional communication
• The ability to adopt and obey the rules of scientific etiquette
• The ability to take initiative and make attempts in order to turn thoughts into action
• The ability to use the knowledge and skill of scientific research
• The ability to manage and direct work
• The ability to care for social and cultural values
• The ability to use multiple perspectives on different topics
• Mathemetical ability and the ability to use science and technology
• The ability to self-express in the fields that could contribute to personal development (i.e. art, sports, etc.)

EQF/NQF-HETR Relation

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Ercüment KARAKAŞ | Ercüment KARAKAŞ

ECTS Departmental Coordinator: Research Assistant Müfit YÜCE | Müfit YÜCE