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ION Non-thesis Graduate Program


ION Special Student Program


ION Non-thesis Graduate Program

Who can apply:
Graduates of any discipline (engineering, management, basic sciences, etc.) who are willing to acquire expertise in the field of information technology and systems are candidates for this program. Relatation with informatics technology in the industry, programming experience, and knowledge of probability / statistics are positive factors in admission criteria. Admission to the program will be based on the Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Programs of Middle East Technical University. Acceptance of the students to the program will be based on LES scores, undergraduate and graduate grade point averages, letters of reference and professional experience.

When to apply:
 ION program accept applications each year both for spring and fall semester. Fall and spring semester applications are accepted in the preceding semester. Deadlines will be announced at the Institute's Application web page. Click to access Institute's Application web page: http://www.ii.metu.edu.tr/application/

Fees:
At the beginning of each term, students will pay a tuition fee based on the number of credit hours they register in that term. The tuition fee rate per credit hour is 300 YTL (it is determined by the university at the beginning of every semester with minimal increase rates).

How often should students appear on METU campus:
Personal appearance of students on campus will be required three time in each term (one is at the beginning of semester, second one is review meeting on-campus during a scheduled mid-semester weekend, and the last one is at the end of the term for final exams and seminers). Details of these meetings are announced in advance.

M.Sc. Degree Requirements
Students are expected to complete the program in 6 terms (at most). Course requirements are as follows:

(*) 5 core courses (3 credits each)
(*) 5 elective courses (3 credits each)
(**) Term Project (1 term, non-credits)
(**) Graduate Seminar (1 term, non-credit)
Special Studies (All terms, non-credit)

(*) Courses will cover fundamental and current concepts of information technology and systems in depth.
(**) Each students is required to complete a Term-Project and present it in seminar on campus.

Tentative Schedule:
Students should complete ION program in at most 6 semesters. Students who cannot complete the ION program in 6 semesters will be dismissed. Click to review two alternative tentative course schedules.
http://ion.ii.metu.edu.tr/ann/Tentative.html

Dismissal:

Graduate students are dismissed from their programs for the following reasons:
  • If a student's Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) for the first semester is less than 1.50.

  • If a student's Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) for the second and following semesters is less than 2.00.

  • If student has a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) less than 3.00 at the end of 6 semesters.

  • If the graduate student does not complete the program within the period. 

Regulations:
Academic Rules and Regulations Concerning Graduate Period of Study, Examinations and Assessment
http://www.oidb.metu.edu.tr/english/regulations/oidb42a.htm
Directive for the Secondary Master's Non-Thesis Program:
http://www.oidb.metu.edu.tr/english/regulations/dsecondaryma.html

 

ION Special Student Program

What is Special Studentship:
The University offers a special students program for students who want to take a limited number of courses to improve their knowledge. (It is possible to include such courses for the program, if you are planning to apply for the program in the future.)

Who can be a Special Student:
 Special students may be admitted to the University under the following condition: Applicants must convince the instructor and chairperson of the related department that their qualifications will allow them to profit from the courses.
Applications will be made to the Registrar who will refer the matter to the chairperson of the related department.
Special students are not accorded any of the rights recognized to regular full time students of the University, nor are they awarded any degree or diploma. The number of courses for which they can register is determined by the chairperson of the related department.
Foreign students must hold a valid student visa and residence permit to be registered as a special student.

How to Apply as a Special Student:
All correspondence concerning admission as special student should be addressed to:
Middle East Technical University Registrar's Office 06531
ANKARA / TURKEY
For further information:
http://www.oidb.metu.edu.tr/english/special.htm

Special Student Fees:
The same fee policy based on credit hours is also for special students (as described above for regular students).