1. Graduate Studies in EMU Computer Engineering Department
Dr. Ekrem Varoğlu
(advisor to graduate students)

2. Overview What is graduate study? Entry requirements
Fees and Scholarships
Program Duration
Current research in CMPE department

3. What is Graduate Studies?
Graduate Study involves course work and thesis work towards a higher degree such as;
Master of Science (M.S.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

4. Why go to Graduate School?
An undergraduate degree prepares you for many good jobs:
applications programmers,
systems analysts,
design engineers etc.
However many jobs that require advanced degrees:
university professor,
head of an industrial research division, etc
project managers were almost always people with M.S. or Ph.D. degrees
Research teams in the top industry consist primarily of people holding M.S. Or Ph.D.

5. Why EMU Computer Engineering?
EMU has a strong academic and research background in Engineering and Applied Sciences
Originally established as an Engineering Institute in 1979
Academic staff:
Many scientific publications
Many on-going engineering related reasearch projects
Broad range of reasearch areas
Strong ties with industry

6. Admission Criteria M.S.: min undergraduate CGPA>= 2.20
Ph.D.:min undergraduate CGPA>= 2.75
Republic of Turkey citizens must submit LES score for registration (min. 45 points)

7. English Language Requirements
All applicants for whom English is a second language are required or present a recent;
TOEFL or IELTS score or
take a proficiency examination organized by EMU
Students may be waived from English Language Course or may be asked to take ENGL502(only) or ENGL503&ENGL502 in consecutive semsters based on their scores.
Exact list of documents
How to apply?
Evaluation of Application

8. How much does it cost?
The fees for graduate program are same as the fees for the undergraduate program:
$9200 (M.S) Total
$1000/course Ph.d
For details check

9. How else can you pay? Departmental Assistanships
Full Time:
Minimum Requirement: CGPA >=3.00,
Scholarship:
Full tuition waiver
~$896/month or $709/month (Ph.D.),
~$523/month (M.S.)
Part Time:
Minimum Requirement: CGPA >=2.50
Half tuition waiver
~$262/month (Ph.D. And M.S.)
As part of a Type A, Type B, TUBITAK or FP-7 projects
Limited funding

10. Program Requirements M.S.: Ph.D. : 7 courses + Seminar Course + Thesis
7 courses + Qualification Exam + Thesis

11. Program Duration M.S: Ph.D.: min. 2 , max. 4 semesters (Full time)
min. 3 , max. 6 semesters (Part time)
Ph.D.:
min. 4 , max. 10 semesters (Full time)
min. 6 , max. 14 semesters (Part time)

12. Faculty Members and Their Research Interests
Erden BAŞAR
Professor
Programming Languages, Data Structures, Database Systems and Design, Visual Programming, Object Oriented Design and Programming
Marifi GÜLER
Computational Neuroscience, Neural networks, Learning, Generalization and Single Neuron Modeling, Investigation of the Possibility of Quantum Mechanical Approach to Computational Neuroscience
Hasan KÖMÜRCÜGİL
Microprocessor Systems, Analog and Digital Circuit Design, Fuzzy Logic Control, Power Electronics, Control Systems
Omar RAMADAN
Communications, Computational Electromagnetic, Digital Signal Processing, Parallel Programming, Fiber Optics, Numerical Mathematics
Hakan ALTINÇAY
Associate Professor
Pattern Recognition, Speech Processing, Information Fusion, Multiple Classifier Systems
Dogu ARIFLER 
Network Measurements, Ststistical Inference of Network Performance Analysis, Stochastic Geometry
Işık AYBAY
Distance Education, Real-Time Multimedia Systems, Parallel Computer Architecture, Neural Networks
Zeki BAYRAM
Declarative Programming Languages, Automated Deduction, Internet Technologies, Programming Language Semantics
Alexander G. CHEFRANOV
Parallel Processing and Programming, Operating Systems, Real-Time Systems, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Information Security, Modeling of Physical Processes

13. Faculty Members and Their Research Interests (cont.)
Muhammed SALAMAH
Associate Professor
Wireless Networks, Computer Networks, Performance Evaluation and Queuing Theory, Multiprocessing, Parallel Processing
Adnan ACAN
Assistant Professor
Evolutionary Computation, Nature-Inspired Metaheuristics, Neural Networks, Classifier Systems, Face Recognition
Yıltan Bitirim
Information Retrieval Systems, Internet Computing, Mobile Computing, Wireless Personal Communications, Database Management Systems
Mehmet Bodur
Robotics, Fuzzy Sets and Systems, Evolutionary Algorithms, Machine Learning, Embedded Systems
Cem Ergün
Environmental Sound Recognition, Music information Retrieval, Speaker and Face Recognition, Application of Genetic Algorithms and Neural Networks to Communication/Signal Processing Problems
Gürcü ÖZ
Computer Networks, Distributed Systems, Advanced System Simulation, Wireless Networks
Önsen TOYGAR
Face Recognition, Genetic/Evolutionary Algortihms, neuro-Fuzzy Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Metaheuristics
Ahmet ÜNVEREN
Mutli-Objective Optimization, Evolutionary Algorithms, VLSI Design and Routing, Genetic Algorithms for VLSI Design and Routing, Graph Theory
Ekrem VAROĞLU
Natural Language Processing (NLP), Biomedical Text Mining Information Retrieval and Extraction, Bioinformatics, Machine Learning

14. Research at CMPE (recent projects)
Title: Intelligent computation using the synchronized action of synaptically coupled dissipative stochastic mechanics based model neurons
Researchers: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marifi Guler, Ghassan Jibril
Title : Performance Evaluation of an Efficient Reconfigurable Routing for Multicasting Data Delivery in Ad Hoc Networks
Principal Investigator:  Asst. Prof Dr. Gürcü Öz Akıncı
Names of Collaborators: Prof. Dr. Alexander Kostin,  Zahra Sharghi, Abosede Mary Oyeniyi

15. Research at CMPE (recent projects)
Title: Semantik Web Servisleri Teknolojisi Kullanılarak E-Devlet Uygulama Mimarisi ve Portal’ı Geliştirmesi
Lead Researcher: Assoc. Prof. Zeki Bayram
Assitant researchers: Dr. Ruhsan Önder, Ibrahim Çerkez
Title: Birden Fazla Biometrik Verinin Birleştirilmesine Dayalı Kimlik Tanıma/Doğrulama
Researchers: Asst. Prof. Dr.Önsen Toygar, Asst. Prof. Dr.Cem Ergün, Assoc. Prof. Dr.Hakan Altınçay

16. Research at CMPE (recent projects)
Title : EVOLUTIONARY DESIGN OF STANDARD TEST LIBRARIES TO MEASURE MATHEMATICAL CAPABILITIES OF K-4 STUDENTS
Co-Supervisor : Asst. Prof. Dr. Adnan Acan
Title: Alternatifli eklenmiş genlerin kodladığı proteinlerin etkileşim ağlarının metin madenciliği yöntemleriyle oluşturulması
Researchers: Asst. Prof. Dr. Ekrem Varoğlu,
Asst. Prof. Dr. Bahar Taneri, Şenay Kafkas

17. Research at CMPE (recent projects)
Title: Günümüz VTYS’lerinde sayısal sertifikalarla korunmus erişim hakları kullanarak zorunlu erişim denetimi için modeller, algoritmalar ve programlar geliştirme ve uygulama projesi.
Project Leader: Prof. Dr. Ufuk Çağlayan (Boğaziçi University)
Other researchers: Assoc. Prof. Alexander Chefranov, Assoc. Prof. Atilla Elçi, Assoc. Prof. Zeki Bayram
Title : İşleyişinin Geliştirilmesi Ilişkin Eylem Çalışması: DAÜ Örneği
Proje Yurutucusu : Doc. Dr. ISIK AYBAY
Title Salamis - Bilgisayar ve Internet Destekli Dil Eğitimi,

18. How to apply?
Forward the filled and signed “Graduate Programs Application Form” together with the documents indicated above to the Registrar’s Office in person or by:
Facsimile (Fax.) : +(90) or + (90)
Postal Address :
Registrar’s Office
Eastern Mediterranean University,
Famagusta (Gazimağusa) - North Cyprus via Mersin 10 - Turkey
Online Application
Students can also apply to graduate programs online. Please visit the web site below for online admissions.

19. List of Documents Required Documents from EMU graduates:
Fully completed application form, signed and dated
An official transcript of all university-level courses taken
Diploma (not necessary for application but required for registration)
A LES Test Scores (for Turkish citizens only) (not necessary for application but required for registration)
Supplementary Documents
Give details of any grant/scholarships that you have already been awarded (valid for your studentship at EMU) (add documents):
Give details of any application(s) for a grant/scholarship that you have made (add documents)
Statement of Purpose / Intention: (Please submit on a separate sheet: Your purpose in applying to the program chosen, explaining your motivation as well as the areas of specialization which would be of interest to you within the discipline)
A photocopy of your passport or I.D. card
Two passport-sized (approx. 6 cm x 5 cm) photographs
Program specific documents: Architecture ( PhD & Master): Portfolio
List of documents attached

20. Evaluation of Applications
As soon as your application is received, it is evaluated by the department applied and the final decision is made by the Institute of Graduate Studies & Research. The result is forwarded to your postal address by the Registrar’s office. An acceptance letter is posted to the postal address of eligible applicants and a rejection letter to the applicant whose academic qualifications are not sufficient. Incomplete application forms are not taken into consideration.