Civil Engineering

Qualification Awarded

Doctorate degree in Civil 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

• Ability to model and solve advanced civil engineering problems with different mathematical methods.
• İleri yapı sistemlerini tanıyabilme, ileri analiz teknikleri kullanarak yapı sistemlerini çözümleyebilme, farklı yükler altında farklı yapı sistemlerinin kararlılığını ve davranışını belirleyebilme
• To be able to define and measure the engineering properties of soils using advanced methods, to solve soil mechanics problems by using advanced analysis techniques.
• To be able to define advanced properties of engineering and building materials, to determine and model these properties by using different methods.
• To be able to use the techniques and methods developed for water structures and systems in the design, planning and management stages.
• Being able to use a foreign language effectively in the field of civil engineering
• Ability to conduct and present research and projects
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines
• Ability to act in accordance with science and engineering ethics

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. Mücahit OPAN | Mücahit OPAN

ECTS Departmental Coordinator: Associate Prof. Dr. Berna UNUTMAZ | Berna UNUTMAZ