Automotive Engineering

Qualification Awarded

Doctorate degree in Automotive Engineering

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate 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

• Examining the studies performed on his/her area, to occur the scientific problem and to propose methods for solve.     
• Having sufficient theoretical knowledge to conduct a doctoral study on a subject related with his/her area.       
• Performing literature study and to identify the scientific problem.           
• Performing experimental or theoretical study on his/her area.      
• • Having competency in reliability and estimation methods, fatigue life prediction of vehicle elements and the determination of the reasons that cause damage to vehicle elements and making design accordingly.
• • Being able to measure safety performance of vehicles, recognizing the active and passive safety of . vehicles, performing design analysis systems subjected to impact in Ansys-LSDYNA environment
• Producing solution by putting out the differences in internal combustion engine designs.
• Examining the effects of diesel engine to mathematical model of the diesel engine fuel system and the fuel jet fragmentation, the formation of spray and combustion chamber shape.  
• Examining, interpreting and developing mechanical systems and the dynamic movements of a vehicle.
• Conducting electronic control system, sensor, and carrying out theoretical and practical application in the field of communication technology.
• Making calculation of flows on surface of a vehicle.
• Operating automotive technology and computer programs used in the analysis of the introduction of mechanisms.
• Being able to carry out the development of analytical and modeling studies in the field of fuel cells.
• Being able to implement and account fatigue and fracture mechanics and crack growth mechanisms
• Having the basic knowledge about electronics and control systems in automotive technology

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. Ahmet Necati ÖZSEZEN | Ahmet Necati ÖZSEZEN

ECTS Departmental Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Murat HOŞÖZ | Murat HOŞÖZ