Materials Science and Nanoengineering

Materials Science and Nanoengineering at Sabancı University offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary education focused on the development, characterization, and application of advanced materials and nanostructures. This program is designed to equip students with a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of materials science, physics, chemistry, and engineering, while emphasizing hands-on research and innovation. Students will explore a wide range of topics, including nanomaterials, biomaterials, electronic materials, and multifunctional composites, preparing them for careers in academia, industry, and research institutions. The curriculum integrates coursework and laboratory work, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. Students have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities, allowing them to participate in cutting-edge projects involving synthesis, characterization, and application of new materials. The program also encourages international collaborations and internships to broaden students' global perspectives and professional networks. Graduates will be well-equipped to contribute to technological advances in areas such as energy storage, electronics, health, and environmental sustainability. The multidisciplinary approach of the program ensures that students are prepared to tackle complex scientific and engineering challenges, making significant contributions to the advancement of nanotechnology and materials science fields.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline 12 August Tuition fee

• USD 17000 Year (International)

$17000

Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 240 ECTS
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time Intensity Flexible More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

SUMMARY OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Min. Credits, Min. Courses

• University Courses 46
• Required Courses 4, 3
• Core Electives 51
• Area Electives 15
• Free Electives 9
• Faculty Courses: Min. courses 5

University Courses

Which consist of 18 courses and 46 credits must be completed. (Two HUM coded courses are required.)

Course Name Credit Faculty MJC 100 Majors: Informative Course 0 FASS CIP 101 Civic Involvement Projects I 0 CIAD ENG 101 Freshman English I 3 FDY MATH 101 Calculus I 3 FENS NS 101 Science of Nature I 4 FENS SPS 101 Humanity and Society I 3 FASS TLL 101 Turkish Language and Literature I 2 FDY ENG 102 Freshman English II 3 FDY MATH 102 Calculus II 3 FENS NS 102 Science of Nature II 4 FENS PROJ 102 Project Course 3 FENS SPS 102 Humanity and Society II 3 FASS TLL 102 Turkish Language and Literature II 2 FDY HIST 191 Principles of Atatürk and the History of the Turkish Revolution I 2 FASS HIST 192 Principles of Atatürk and the History of the Turkish Revolution II 2 FASS HUM 201 Major Works of Literature - Myths and Archetypes 3 FASS HUM 202 Major Works of Western Art 3 FASS HUM 203 Major Works of Ottoman Culture 3 FASS HUM 204 Major Works of Classical Music 3 FASS HUM 205 Major Works of the Cinema 3 FASS HUM 206 Major Works of Drama 3 FASS HUM 211 Major Works of Literature - The Fantastic 3 FASS HUM 212 Major Works of Modern Art 3 FASS HUM 214 Major Works of the Opera 3 FASS HUM 221 Major Works of Literature: The Classical Novel 3 FASS HUM 222 Major Works in Architecture 3 FASS HUM 224 Major Works of 20th Century Music 3 FASS HUM 231 Major Works in Poetry 3 FASS HUM 232 Major Works of Eastern Art 3 FASS HUM 241 Major Works in Short Fiction 3 FASS HUM 251 Major Works in Literature : Love 3 FASS SPS 303 Law and Ethics 3 FASS

Required Courses

Course Name Credit Faculty * ENS 202 Thermodynamics 3 FENS ENS 491 Graduation Project (Design) 1 FENS ENS 492 Graduation Project (Implementation) 3 FENS MAT 204 Electrical, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Materials 3 FENS PROJ 302 Summer Project 0 FENS

Core Electives

Minimum 45 credits from the pool below

Course Name Credit Faculty * BIO 321 Biochemistry I 4 FENS * CS 201 Introduction to Computing 3 FENS EL 204 Semiconductor Physics and Devices 3 FENS EL 304 Modeling of Semiconductor Devices 3 FENS EL 407 Microelectronic Fabrication 3 FENS * ENS 203 Electronic Circuits I 4 FENS * ENS 204 Mechanics 3 FENS * ENS 205 Introduction to Materials Science I 3 FENS * ENS 206 Systems Modeling and Control 3 FENS * MATH 201 Linear Algebra 3 FENS * MATH 202 Differential Equations 3 FENS * MATH 203 Introduction to Probability 3 FENS MAT 202 Kinetics 4 FENS MAT 302 Polymer Synthesis 4 FENS MAT 305 Polymer Engineering I 3 FENS MAT 306 Computational Techniques for Materials Science 3 FENS MAT 307 Composite Materials 3 FENS MAT 308 Phase Equilibria 3 FENS MAT 309 Transport Phenomena in Materials Processing 3 FENS MAT 312 Materials Characterization 4 FENS MAT 401 Surface Chemistry 3 FENS MAT 404 Polymer Physics 3 FENS MAT 406 Introduction to Nanoscience 3 FENS MAT 408 Introduction to Ceramics 3 FENS MAT 416 Biomaterials Science and Biocompatibility 3 FENS ME 309 Heat and Mass Transfer 3 FENS * NS 207 Organic Chemistry 4 FENS PHYS 302 Solid State Physics 3 FENS * PHYS 303 Quantum Mechanics I 3 FENS PHYS 401 Classical Mechanics 3 FENS

Area Electives

Minimum 15 credits of courses offered by FENS (including Core Electives Courses; excluding University Courses)

Free Electives

Minimum 9 credits of courses offered by FASS & SOM (excluding "University Courses")

Faculty Courses

In line with the conditions stated by the Faculties, a total of at least 5 courses should be completed from FENS Faculty Courses and/or FASS Faculty Courses. At least 2 of these courses must be MATH coded. In addition, at least 3 of these courses must be from the pool of FENS Faculty Courses. These courses may have been taken while fulfilling the other degree requirements for the program.

* Faculty Courses

**Courses in more than one areas are listed in the area according to order of appearence in Summary of Degree Requirements list. That is, if a course is both area elective and core elective,then it is listed in core elective courses list.

***Graduate courses are not listed in undergraduate area requirements even if they are among them.

****Since graduation requirements may change dependent to the enrollment year to the University, we advise our students who enrolled at SU in previous years and still continue their education, to track their graduation requirements completion via Information System - Degree Evaluation.

Requirements

Students hold the nationality of a county other than Turkey, can make applications to undergraduate programs.

Applicants on condition that they are either in the last year of their secondary education or have completed it.

Applications of the below-mentioned individuals cannot be accepted.

Applicants who:

• hold Turkish nationality or are citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus or hold dual nationality, one of which is Turkish or that of that of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
• have followed and completed their secondary education either in Turkey or in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and gave up Turkish nationalityor that of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus while holding dual nationality as of 2011,
• have Turkish nationality, but have completed their secondary education in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus,
• have been dismissed from a higher education program in Turkey for disciplinary reasons

Required Standardized Tests and Scores (any of the following):

YOS: 40 on Basic Learning Skills; results not older than 2 years (organized by Student Selection and Placement Center-OSYM Please find below detailed information about YOS)

SAT I: 1000 total, 600 in the Mathematics ,results not older than 2 years.

GCE; 2"A Level" on subjects relevant to the applicant's chosen program

ACT: Math, Science reasoning and total 21

IB: 28 diploma grade from International Baccalaureate

Abitur: 1-4 diploma grade from Abitur (General German High School)

Tawjihi; 80 GPA in Scientific Stream from Tawjihi exams (organized in Jordan, Palestine)

Baccalaureate Libanais; 65 from 100(13 from 20) diploma grade in Scientific Stream, Baccalaureate Libanais (organized in Lebanon)

Senegal Baccalaureate: 12 from 20 diploma grade in the exam component relevant to the applicant's chosen program

French Baccalaureate:10 diploma grade from French Baccalaureate Matura2 diploma grade from Matura

Al-Shahada Al Thanawiya: 195 from 240 in the exam component relevant to the applicant's chosen program in Scientific Stream,
185 from 240 in Social Stream (Soc/Art Stream) for Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences.

Al-Shahada Al Thanawiya-Al-Amma: 180 from 240 in the exam component relevant to the applicant's chosen program in Scientific Stream, For other programs; A score of 170 from Scientific and Literary Streams

Diplome Debirestan and Pishdaneshgahi: Minimum diploma grade point average (Diplome Debirestan) and graduation score (Pisdanesgahi) of 17 out of 20

Kazakhstan National University Test Minimum of 90 out of 120

Gaoka: 500 score in the exam component relevant to the applicant's chosen program, University Entrance Exam (organized in the Republic of China), results not older than 2 years.

International Science Olympiads: Recipient of a gold, silver, or bronze medal in the international science olympics recognized by The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

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  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Sabanci University.

Funding

There is always a possibility of earning scholarships for international students in Sabanci University. However we have to remind you that there are limited numbers of scholarships in all levels and competition is very keen. Also it is not based on financial aid or citizenship but academic merit! Just after you complete your application our scholarships committee will evaluate your application and respond you back. Additionally please note that there is a chance to request scholarships when you complete at least two semesters in SU with outstanding grades.

Undergraduate Scholarships:

The higher scores from the required exams and the higher GPA scores students possess, the higher amounts of scholarships you may get while you are being admitted to the Sabanci University. Once you are granted a scholarship during the admittance, it goes on for your whole education unless you fail to meet the criteria of the scholarship.

While filling out the application form, you can fill in the related area to apply for scholarship.

Please see the scholarship opportunities:

Full Annual Tuition (2013-14)$16,000;

• 100% Scholarship: Remaining Tuition $0
• 50% Scholarship: Remaining Tuition $8000
• 25% Scholarship: Remaining Tuition $12000

Materials Science and Nanoengineering at Sabancı University is a multidisciplinary program designed to prepare students for innovative careers in the rapidly evolving fields of materials development, nanotechnology, and engineering. The curriculum emphasizes a solid foundation in fundamental sciences such as physics, chemistry, and mathematics, combined with specialized courses in materials characterization, synthesis, and processing techniques. Students gain hands-on experience through laboratories, research projects, and internships, fostering practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge. The program aims to equip graduates with the ability to design and develop advanced materials for various applications, including electronics, energy, healthcare, and environmental solutions. Collaboration with industry partners and research institutions offers students valuable exposure to real-world challenges and cutting-edge technology. The faculty comprises leading researchers in materials science and nanotechnology, ensuring that students receive mentorship grounded in the latest scientific advancements. Graduates of the program are prepared to pursue careers in research & development, manufacturing, quality control, or continue with postgraduate studies. Overall, the program emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and interdisciplinary approaches, aligning with global trends in materials engineering and nanosciences.