Civil Engineering

Basic Information

Program Name: Institute of Graduate Studies and Research/ Civil Engineering - English - PhD
Language: English
Level of Qualification: PhD
Education Duration (Year): 5 Years
Quota Type: Normal Education Quota
Head of Graduate Program: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşe PEKRİOĞLU BALKIS
Mode Of Delivery: Full-Time
Qualification Awarded: Ph.D. Civil Engineering - English - PhD
Program Description: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering program covers the fields of structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydrology, and material and construction management. Due to the importance of applied learning, our program is among the top institutions that utilizes state-of-the-art research and development laboratories and computer laboratories. Our program offers an education in realization of the importance to generate ethical, entrepreneurial, environmentally-responsible, technologically advanced graduates for national and international platforms of the field of civil engineering without wavering from high-quality educational standards.
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering degree is designed to raise research specialists in the areas of material, geotechnical, structural, clean/waste water and construction management. Purpose of this education is not only to educate research specialists who are up-to-date with necessary engineering and technological knowledge and have the ability to adapt to the new knowledge; but also to have graduates who can advance the field of civil engineering by effectively using their knowledge, self-confidence, communication and research skills they have gained throughout their education.
Recognition Of Prior Learning: At International Cyprus University (CIU), full-time students may be exempt from certain courses within the framework of the relevant regulations. If the content of a course previously taken at another institution is equivalent to a course offered at CIU, the student may be granted an exemption from that course upon evaluation of the course content and approval from the relevant faculty/institute.

Objectives

Program Educational Objectives

Develop Independent Research Capability: To equip PhD students with the ability to conduct independent research under faculty supervision, including defining, designing, and solving complex scientific problems.

Foster Deep Scientific Analysis and Interpretation: To enable students to analyze and interpret scientific phenomena with a broad and profound perspective, developing the methodological skills necessary to reach novel scientific syntheses.

Contribute Original Knowledge to the Field: To ensure that, through the doctoral thesis, the student fulfills at least one of the essential criteria of originality: introducing an innovation to science, developing a new scientific method, or applying an existing method to a novel area.

Prepare for Research and Academic Careers: To train highly competent individuals who can generate scientific knowledge, publish in professional journals, and present at major conferences, thereby fulfilling the essential initial phase for a career in research or other research-based professions.

Program Profile

with 6 elective courses and 1 must course and seminar and thesis, students may gradauate

Admission and Graduation

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 21 credits of coursework,

2. Successful completion of all courses in the program, with a minimum letter grade of "B" for credit-bearing courses and "S" for non-credit courses,

3. A Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.00 or above on a 4.00 scale.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements And Regulations

The students who successfully complete the program are awarded the degree of PhD in Civil Engineering

Specific Admission Requirements

Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.

Employments and Occupational Profiles

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

Graduates, by fulfilling the needs of the society with the specialized education they gained, can pursue a rewarding career in any of the private and governmental educational institutions which operate in various civil engineering fields via transferring the knowledge, application methods and techniques they have learned; and by the attainment of a higher responsibility in management and leadership.

Assessment and Learning

Exams, Assessment and Grading

The measurement and evaluation methods applied for each course are defined in the "Syllabus" prepared by the relevant faculty member/s and included in the Information package. Regarding exams and course grades, relevant articles of Cyprus International University Associate Degree, Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations are applied.

(https://sis.ciu.edu.tr/regulations-and-forms/regulations/211?ZhKoCbpKgH6FNZQJJA3CxT2giXRZNt2aJoWO)

Learning Taxonomy

The Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes (SOLO) Taxonomy is a widely used framework for systematically categorizing the progressive complexity of students' understanding of a subject. It serves as a tool for educators to assess cognitive development, design effective learning activities, and structure assessments that align with increasing levels of comprehension and critical thinking.

(Link: ECTS-SOLO …..)

Letter	Coefficient	Interval
A	4	84,5 - 100
A-	3.7	79,5 - 84,49
B+	3.3	74,5 - 79,49
B	3	69,5 - 74,49
B-	2.7	65,5 - 69,49
C+	2.3	62,5 - 65,49
C	2	59,5 - 62,49
C-	1.7	56,5 - 59,49
D+	1.3	53,5 - 56,49
D	1	49,5 - 53,49
D-	0.7	0 - 49,49
F	0	-

National Qualifications Framework (NQF) & Program Outcomes

National Qualifications Framework For Higher Education In Turkey (NQF-HETR) Qualifications

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Bologna Process Requirements

Members of Unit Quality Commission

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