1. General Information

The rail systems in the world and in Turkey are expanding steadily.  As the railroads expand, the demand for the Rolling stock increases, too. Expansion of the lines and production of the Rolling stock will require employment of the expert manpower.  Current educational programs in Turkey do not have the capacity to meet this demand. The rail systems graduate was initiated at Eskişehir Osmangazi University to contribute to meet this demand. With this program, the Rail Systems Test and Certification Center in Eskişehir will be supported, too.

Eskişehir Osmangazi University is a founding member of the Rail Systems Cluster. With the graduate program, it will contribute to the development of the rail systems by training engineers for the companies such as TULOMSAS.

This is an interdisciplinary program. It is founded under the administration of the Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences.  Faculty members from the Electrical-Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, Metallurgical, Industrial, and Computer Engineering and other departments take part in the program.  Courses offered by these departments can be included in the program. Also, courses offered under Rail Systems can be taken by students in other disciplines. Program allows the admission of the graduates of most of the engineering programs with a preparatory coursework if they do not have the proper background for the intended program.

The Rail Systems graduate program has two main branches:  Engineering and Management.

2. Name of the qualification

Master of Science (MSc)

 3. Level of qualification

2 (QF-EHEA)

 4. Admission requirements

Actions are taken in accordance with the ESOGÜ Graduate Education Regulations and ESOGU Postgraduate Education Regulation and Implementation Procedures and Principles

5. Recognition of prior learning

Actions are taken in accordance with the relevant articles of the ESOGU Postgraduate Education Regulation and the ESOGU Postgraduate Education Regulation and Implementation Procedures and Principles

6. Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The MSc program consists of minimum of seven courses, a seminar course, specialization field courses and a thesis study. According to the ECTS regulations, to graduate from the program, minimum 60 ECTS credits of course work and 60 ECTS credit thesis study must be completed. The letter grade of the courses must be at least CC, and the cumulative grade ponit average (CGPA) must be at least 3.0/4.0.. 

7. Program Profile (Aim)

https://fbe.ogu.edu.tr/Sayfa/Index/409/program-egitim-amaclari

8. Program  Competencies ( Learning Outcomes )

https://fbe.ogu.edu.tr/Sayfa/Index/151/ogrenme-ciktilari

9. Graduates Employment Opportunities

The graduates of the Rail Systems Master?s degree program can be employed by state and private establishments in the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of Rail Systems. Rolling stock design and production, depot design and operation, track electrification, track inspection and testing and alike are also among the employment fields.

 10. Access to further study

(QF-EHEA 3)

 11. Examinations, Measurement and Evaluation

Evaluation and assesment methods for each course are determined  by the course instructor and announced in the beginning of the term. The relevant information is described in the Course Information Form of each course. Grades/success evalutions of courses are conducted according to the ESOGU-GER.

 

12. Graduation Requirements

The MSc program consists of minimum seven courses, a seminar course, specialization field courses and a thesis study. According to the ECTS regulations, minimum of 60 ECTS credits of course work and 60 ECTS credit  thesis study must be taken.

The MSc program is four semesters and the maximum completion period is six semesters.

To graduate from the program, the student must write their  thesis according to the Thesis Writing Guide determined by the Graduate School and succesfully defend in front of jury.

13. Mode of Study (Full Time, e-Learning )

Full time education.

14. Address and Contact Information ( Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Erasmus Coordinator)

ESOGÜ Meşelik Campus 26480/ESKİŞEHİR

Tel:+902222393750, www.ogu.edu.tr,www.fbe.ogu.edu.tr

15. Department / Program Opportunities

The Rail Systems program is a multidisciplinary program.  Faculty members from Electrical-Electronics, Computer, Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgy and Materials, and Industrial Engineering Departments take part in the program. The laboratories, lecture rooms and other facilities in these departments are also available for the Rail System program.

In addition to this, a local locomotive and engine factory TULOMSAS supports the program with its facilities and experts. The Training Center for the state railroad company TCDD in Eskişehir and the National Rail System Testing and Certification Center (under construction) of Eskişehir Technical University will support the program.

16. Academic Staff

The Rail Systems graduate program is a multidisciplinary program; hence, it has no permanent faculty member positions. The program director is appointed among the faculty members participating in the program. Here is a partial list of faculty members participating in the program:

Prof.Dr. Hasan Hüseyin Erkaya

Prof.Dr. Abdurrahman Karamancıoğlu

Prof.Dr. Osman Parlaktuna

Prof.Dr. Rifat Edizkan

Doç.Dr. Metin Özkan

Doç.Dr. Mustafa Ertunç Tat

Doç.Dr. Ahmet Yazıcı

Dr.Öğr. Üyesi Şafak Bilgiç

Dr.Öğr. Üyesi Kemal Keskin

Dr.Öğr. Üyesi Burak Urazel