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

• Depending on the master's level qualifications, develops and deepens the knowledge of basic theories and applications in the field of civil engineering at the level of expertise and gains the ability to reach original definitions that will bring innovation to the field
• Analyses and evaluates new and complex ideas with interdisciplinary approaches related to the field, and reaches original results by using the gains that require expertise
• To be able to evaluate and use the knowledge at master's level with a systematic approach and to be able to apply this knowledge or a known work to a different field as an idea, method, design or application that will bring innovation to the field
• To be able to research, comprehend and design an original subject related to the field at an advanced level; to be able to critically analyse, synthesise and evaluate new and complex problems related to these subjects
• Examines, analyses and solves the problems in the field by using scientific research methods and independently conducts a study requiring expertise
• To be able to use the knowledge gained at the level of expertise in research methods in original or interdisciplinary studies and to take initiative in interdisciplinary environments with colleagues working in national and international arena
• Develops innovative ideas and methods by using high-level knowledge in solving problems encountered in engineering applications; expands the boundaries of knowledge in the field by publishing the solutions to these issues in national and international high-level refereed journals in the field
• To be able to use at least one foreign language both orally and in writing; to be able to communicate and share his/her views on issues related to his/her field with his/her expert colleagues in national and international arena
• Introduces scientific, technological, social and cultural advances in the field of civil engineering, critically develops and transforms the process of becoming and sustaining an information society of the society in which he/she lives
• Develops new strategic approaches and produces solutions by taking responsibility in unforeseen complex situations encountered in applications in the field
• Evaluates all processes effectively as a universally accumulated and sensitive, gains the ability to contribute to the solution of scientific, social, cultural and ethical problems encountered

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