PROGRAM INTRODUCTION

Our program mainly focuses on the written and material sources of the History of Turkish/Islamic science history yet it does not exclude the subjects related to the history of science and technology in different parts of the World.

Being located at ITU, we are able to offer students courses to learn the technical contents of the basic and formal sciences and to acquire language skills to conduct research.

In addition, our program has courses on the development of scientific institutions, instruments and the history of technology.

Why study History of Science and Technology at ITU?

Opportunity to explore the history of science and technology within the field of science itself.
With two centuries of engineering tradition, the History of Science and Technology Program at ITU offers you the opportunity to trace the footsteps of the history of engineering
Distinguished academic staff
Interdisciplinary field of study

Program Information

Masters Application Criteria
Not only History of Science undergraduates, but also engineering and basic science students, as well as those that come from the social sciences, humanities and arts background can apply to the program.
- Four year Bachelor's Degree Certificate and transcript.
- ALES (Equally Weighted) 60 or in the old system, the minimum GRE Quantitative score of 675. In the new system, the minimum GRE Quantitative score of 153
- Program English Proficiency Scores: TOEFL-CBT: 231, PBT:574, IBT:90, IELTS:6,5.
- 2.50/4.0 (65/100) GPA.
- CV and two letters of recommendation.
- Statement of purpose (minimum 1000 word).
- The candidate should be successful in the interview in English.
Compulsory Courses

The program is 30% English.

4 compulsory + 4 elective + 2 non-credit courses

Compulsory Courses:

•BVT 514 History of Development in Technology (3+0) (Tur)

•BVT 502 Historiography for History of Science (3+0) (Eng)

•BVT 511 Engineering in History (3+0) (Tur)

•BVT 508E Science and Technology during the Industrial Revolution (3+0) (Eng)

Non-Credit Compulsory Courses:

•Seminar

•Thesis
Master's Degree Graduation Requirements
To fulfill the requirements of the program, the students should complete;
- 60 ECTS (8 Courses -60 ECTS-+Thesis-60ECTS-=120 ECTS in total) in courses and,
- Write a thesis (60 ECTS) on one of the selected topics in "History of Science and Technology".
- The student is required to get an acceptance from a national or international conference for a paper presentation or an article produced from his/her thesis so he/she can submit his/her Master’s thesis.
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PROGRAM INTRODUCTION

​ Why study History of Science and Technology at ITU?

Program Information

Why study History of Science and Technology at ITU?