Özyeğin University Graduate School of Science and Engineering

30/04/2020

Graduate Program Applications for 2020-2021 Fall

Applications for 2020-2021 Academic Year Fall Semester has begun. Please see for the details:
https://www.ozyegin.edu.tr/en/graduate-school-engineering-and-science/application-and-admission/engineering-graduate-program

Please see the link for Financial Aid alternatives: https://www.ozyegin.edu.tr/en/graduate-school-engineering-and-science/financial-aid

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30/04/2020

Our University Listed in the THE Impact 2020 - Universities with Highest Social Impact Rankings

Özyeğin University was ranked among the world’s best universities in the “THE Impact” (Social Impact) Rankings, an overall ranking of universities announced for a second time by THE (Times Higher Education), a London based higher education ranking institution. This year, over 850 higher education institutions from 89 countries applied for the second edition of THE Impact Rankings.

Having adopted “sustainability” as one of its core values, our University was named among the world’s top 100 universities out of 766 universities included in the rankings, placing 59th in “Peace and Justice” and 80th in “Affordable and Clean Energy” based on its sustainability efforts as well as universities’ societal contributions to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainability Development Goals.

06/08/2019

Özyeğin University is ranked as the “World’s Top Turkish University”, earning the highest score in THE Impact 2019 Global Ranking for its contributions towards United Nations’ “Sustainable Development Goals”

Ozyegin University was ranked the top Turkish university and 72nd in the overall ranking of the THE Impact published by THE (Times Higher Education), a London based higher education ranking institution. Announced by THE for the first time this year, THE Impact university rankings include 550 universities from 76 countries.

THE Impact assesses universities based on the social, economic, and environmental practices they have adopted to deliver the United Nations’ Sustainability Development Goals. The ranking offers a brand new approach that previous international rankings have so far lacked, and reveals the significant societal value universities generate, with and beyond their research and education activities. According to the university rankings, Ozyegin University demonstrated success in all of the 11 sustainable development goals (SDG) considered in the rankings. Especially noteworthy is OzU’s placement in the top 50 in 3 of the SDGs; namely, 24th in Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), 43rd in Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (SDG 16), and 48th in Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11). OzU was also among the top 100, ranked at 98th in “Partnerships for the Goals” (SDG 17), where all 550 universities were considered.

Özyeğin in the World’s Top 100 in Partnerships for the Sustainable Development Goals:

Özyeğin University has demonstrated success in all of the 11 sustainable development goals (SDG) considered in the rankings. Especially noteworthy is OzU’s placement at 72nd in the overall ranking in which 4 SDGs were considered. OzU was also among the top 100, ranked at 98th in the SDG 17 - “Partnerships for the Goals”, where all universities were considered.

The ranking for the SDG 17 looks at the broader ways in which universities support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The ranking explores the scope of universities’ collaborations with government, industrial organizations, and NGOs to achieve all of the SDGs. Özyeğin University stood out in this goal in recognition of its national and international partnerships, in particular with TUSIAD, its sector-integrated education philosophy, and consulting services offered to government by its faculty.

Özyeğin University was also in the world’s top 50 for its impact in achieving the following 3 SDGs:

The University ranked 24th in the SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production. This ranking focuses on the efficient use of resources and minimizing waste. THE Impact explores universities’ food, waste, and recycling policies and practices towards this SDG. Özyeğin University led the way in this area for its high-impact efforts orchestrated by its Health, Safety and Environment Coordination Office, and for being the first university in Turkey to receive and best implement the ISO 14001 certificate.

Özyeğin University also placed 43rd in the SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. This ranking focuses on internal and external stakeholder participation in university management, the university’s combat against corruption and bribery, commitment to academic freedom and financial transparency, providing expert advise to or generating joint research for government, and all kinds of training offered by the Faculty of Law for law makers. Özyeğin University stood out in this ranking for the formal structure of its stakeholder relationships, existence and effectiveness of relevant policies, and its close partnerships with government.

The University placed 48th in the SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities. This ranking explores universities’ commitment to sustaining and preserving the artistic and cultural heritage of their communities, making sustainability an integral part of their on-campus commuting, construction, and housing practices, and working with local authorities for urban planning. Özyeğin University scored high in this ranking for granting public access to its on-campus works of art, providing rich artistic events, conducting research and projects to preserve cultural heritage, and making significant contributions to urban planning through a series of research projects carried out by the Faculty of Architecture and Design, Faculty of Engineering, and CEEE (the Center for Energy, Environment and Economy).

These results once again affirmed that Özyeğin University makes valuable contributions to Turkey’s sustainable development by changing our production and consumption habits to reduce our ecological footprint within the scope of SDG 12, establishing societal and institutional structures built on peace, stability, human rights, and supremacy of law within the scope of SGD 16, and contributing to changing our construction and management style for urban spaces within the scope of SDG 11.

The recognition of Özyeğin University’s sustainability efforts was not limited to these goals only. Özyeğin University was also in the world’s top 100, ranking 95th in SDG 5 - Gender Equality and 85th in SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities. The SDG 5 ranking focuses on universities’ formal structures for gender equality, positive discrimination practices, non-discrimination policies, and rights and facilities offered to staff and students. The ranking explores universities’ non-discriminatory and positive discriminatory admission policies, need-based scholarship opportunities, the existence of a diversity and equality committee on campus, mentoring or other support programs aimed at students and staff from under-represented groups, and cross-cultural awareness or training campaigns. Özyeğin University also came to the fore in these two goals in recognition of the orchestrated efforts of its Gender Equality Office, the extent of its need-based scholarships, and its comprehensive counseling services for all members of the university.

For more:
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/rankings/impact/2019/overall

06/08/2019

Özyeğin University Ranks First in Overall Student Satisfaction for Three Consecutive Years

The results of the 2019 Turkey’s University Satisfaction Survey (TÜMA) were announced. Özyeğin University topped the “Turkey’s University Satisfaction Survey” (TÜMA) once again, holding its first-place position for the third time in a row! "Turkey's University Satisfaction Survey" (TÜMA) is a nationwide study conducted annually by the University Research Laboratory (UniRay). Previously, Özyeğin University ranked first in 2017 and 2018, successively. Özyeğin University was once again placed "first" in the TÜMA 2019 rankings for "Overall Satisfaction", marking a great achievement three times in a row. The ranking evaluates universities’ performance across different metrics, including campus life, academic support, professional development opportunities, and institution’s management and operation.

“The success we have garnered in 10 years is not a coincidence”

Özyeğin University Rector Prof. Dr. Esra Gençtürk remarked that since 2008, their priority has always been to make world-class education accessible to distinguished and talented young people from all corners of Turkey. “Grounded on a student-centered educational philosophy, we have always valued our students’ opinions in making our managerial decisions, we have always treasured collectively developing solutions for their needs, and we have brought meaningful and distinctive initiatives to life with our data-based, accountable management approach. The success we have garnered in the past 10 years is not a coincidence by any means. The fact that in 2019 we were shortlisted among the top 8 universities in the THE AWARDS program, the Oscars of Higher Education recognizing the best practices of universities for 14 years, in the “Outstanding Support for Student” category in recognition of our “Sectoral Education Program” is a great testimony to our student-centered education philosophy. All Özyeğin University employees, particularly our faculty, embrace the key principles of being accessible to our students and establishing solution-oriented communication. With the strength we derive from our students who have bestowed this honor on us once again by sharing their positive feedback through this significant survey, and from our Board of Trustees who have always supported us, we will continue to serve as a pioneer and an example in student satisfaction.”

16/04/2019

FINANCIAL AID FOR ENGINEERING GRADUATE PROGRAMS OF OZYEGIN UNIVERSITY

Graduate School of Engineering and Science (GSSE) offers highly competitive scholarship packages for Ph.D. and M.Sc. (with thesis) students. You may find the details from the following link: https://www.ozyegin.edu.tr/en/graduate-school-engineering-and-science/financial-aid

FINANCIAL AID FOR ENGINEERING GRADUATE PROGRAMSGraduate School of Engineering and Science (GSSE) offers highly competitive scholarship packages for Ph.D. and M.Sc. (with thesis) students. Scholarship decisions are made by the GSSE’s Executive Board. (You may find the scholarship rules of GSSE from...

03/04/2019

Engineering Graduate Program Applications

Applications for 2019-2020 Academic Year Fall Semester has begun.

Please apply online via our Online Application Form: http://sis.ozyegin.edu.tr/OZU_GWT/WEB/applicationLogin?locale=tr

LAST DATE FOR APPLICATION: May 05th, 2019

28/03/2019

CEEE Awarded First Prize in Two Categories in IMSAD Investing in the Future Challenge

At the IMSAD Turkey Member Meetings on Thursday, February 28, 2019, the winners of the IMSAD Turkey Investing in the Future Awards were revealed to recognize the best practices in sustainability. Overall, 27 projects were evaluated in three categories: Economics, Environment, and Social. The CEEE team from Özyeğin University was awarded the first prize in two categories. The CEEE team was honored with the first prize in the Economics and Social categories in recognition of their BRICKER and NEXT-GEN projects, respectively. The awards were received by Prof. Dr. M. Pınar Mengüç, CEEE Director, and Ms. Yasemin Somuncu, senior researcher, on behalf of the CEEE.

28/03/2019

Prof. Dr. Murat Uysal Elevated to Fellow Grade by IEEE

Prof. Murat Uysal, Head of the Department of Electrical-Electronics Engineering at Özyeğin University, has been elevated to “Fellow” grade by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The IEEE is a non-profit international association advancing innovation and technological excellence in the field of electrical and electronics engineering. Today, there are more than 423,000 IEEE members in over 160 countries.

The grade of Fellow is awarded to distinguished researchers in recognition of their breakthrough and high-impact studies in any of IEEE’s designated fields of interest, and is conferred by the IEEE Board of Directors only by nomination and references of a Fellow nominator. IEEE Fellow is the highest grade of membership and is recognized as a prestigious honor and a distinctive career achievement.

Prof. Dr. Uysal is renowned for his studies and research in the fields of communications theory and wireless communications. He has over 300 conference proceedings and articles published in international journals. To date, Prof. Dr. Uysal has received over 9,500 citations to his publications. Renowned as one of the world’s few recognized authorities in the field of optical wireless communications, Prof. Dr. Uysal has conducted international groundbreaking studies on high-speed data transmission via laser transmitters and wireless internet connection (LiFi) via LED lamps. His LiFi invention was registered by the US Patent Office in July 2008 and was added to the draft document for the new international LiFi standard IEEE 802.15.13. Prof. Dr. Uysal is also the founding partner of Hyperion Technologies, Turkey’s first start-up in the field of optical wireless communnications, where he turns his academic research into actual products. Prof. Dr. Uysal is currently working on a new laser link at Hyperion Technologies. Funded by TUBİTAK, the new laser link will serve as a high-speed spine to connect base stations and meet the fiber optic need for interim connections.

Prof Uysal currently serves as the Head of IEEE Turkey. His distinctions include the Turkish Academy of Sciences Distinguished Young Scientist Award, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Discovery Accelerator Supplement Award, University of Waterloo Engineering Research Excellence Award, Özyeğin University Best Researcher Award, and National Instruments Engineering Impact Award among others.

28/03/2019

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Arık Honored by ASME with “Clock” Award

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Arık, our faculty member at the Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Program, has been honored with the K16 (Heat Transfer in Electronic Equipment) Clock Award by the Heat Transfer Division (HTD) of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Launched in 1995, the K16 Clock Award is conferred on scientists and engineers with recognized outstanding contributions to the science and engineering of electronic and photonic packaging, heat transfer in electronics, and other relevant fields. Awarded jointly by the ASME EPPD (Electronic and Photonic Packaging Division) and the K16 (Heat Transfer in Electronic Equipment) Committees, the K16 Clock Award was presented to Prof. Dr. Mehmet Arık during the IMECE 2018 Conference in Pittsburgh in the US.

The world’s largest society dedicated to mechanical engineering, ASME is a not-for-profit membership organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, career enrichment, and skills development across all engineering disciplines, towards the goal of helping the global engineering community develop solutions to benefit lives and livelihoods.

28/03/2019

Özyeğin University Shortlisted Among Top 8 Universities in “THE AWARDS ASIA 2019” in ‘Outstanding Support for Students’ Category

Times Higher Education (THE), a London-based higher education ranking institution, has announced the shortlisted universities for THE AWARDS ASIA 2019 which are presented to universities in recognition of their best practice examples across five categories. The award program is recognized as the Oscars of Higher Education and this year for the first time, universities from the continent of Asia were admitted to the award program. Özyeğin University was shortlisted among the top 8 universities in the Outstanding Support for Students category with its Sectoral Education Program (SE Program). This year, approximately 80 universities from 21 countries applied for THE Awards Asia. Özyeğin University qualified to be one of the three Turkish universities in the shortlist across all categories. Özyeğin University was also qualified to be one of the two Turkish universities in the “Outstanding Support for Students” category. The winners of THE Awars Asia will be announced during THE Asian University Summit, which will take place from April 30 to May 2, 2019.

In addition to ranking the world’s best universities, THE (Times Higher Education), the UK-based higher education ranking institution, has been running the THE AWARDS program to recognize the world’s best practices for the past 14 years. For the first time this year, THE admitted the Asian universities to extend the reach of these highly prestigious awards with its inaugural THE Awards Asia. THE Awards Asia 2019 will be conferred across five categories:

Leadership and Management Team of the Year
International Strategy of the Year
Teaching and Learning Strategy of the Year
Outstanding Support for Students
Technological Innovation of the Year