Everything You Need to Know About Studying Architecture in Türkiye

Studying architecture in Turkey is an excellent option for students who want to combine advanced academic education with a rich cultural environment. This report provides all the details about the study duration, subjects, costs, and requirements for joining this fascinating field.

What is Architecture?

Architecture involves everything related to the planning and design of the external structure of buildings such as hotels, resorts, studios, residential complexes, and villas. It also covers the interior design aspects of projects like heating, ventilation, lighting, plumbing, electrical systems, and protection from fires and natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes.

Job Opportunities

After graduation with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, students can work in the following roles:

• Site Engineer and Designer
• Executive Drawing Designer
• Architectural Documenter
• Architectural Designer
• City and Urban Design Coordinator
• 3D Perspective Designer
• Industrial Designer
• Architectural Arts Director
• Architectural Researcher
• Project Coordinator and Planner
• Construction Companies
• Work in Construction Technology

Subjects Taught in Architecture

The subjects studied in this field include:

• Engineering Systems
• Building Law
• Heritage Protection
• History of Architectural Arts
• Acoustics in Buildings
• Lighting in Buildings
• Electricity in Buildings
• Building Materials
• Architectural Design
• Computer-Aided Design
• Photographic Design

Additional subjects include:

• History of Architecture
• Construction Management
• Building Management
• Art of Architecture
• The Difference Between Architecture and Arts
• The Difference Between the History and Theory of Architecture
• Structural Analysis in Architecture
• Lighting Theory and Architectural Design

Studying Architecture Design

• First Year: Students study:

  • Fundamentals of Architectural Design
  • Graphic and Visual Communication in Architecture
  • Introduction to Arts and Architecture
  • Mathematics

• Second Year: Students study:

  • Architectural Design
  • Computing and Design
  • History and Theory of Architecture
  • Form Systems
  • Construction Techniques

• Third Year: Students study:

  • Advanced Studies in Architectural Design
  • Environmental Control and Sustainability

• Fourth Year: Students study:

  • Advanced Studies in Architectural Design
  • Urban and Civilizational Studies in Architecture

The curriculum may vary from one university to another. Students should check the "Course Description" or "bilgi paketi" in Turkish on the website of the university they wish to attend.

Cost of Study

The annual tuition fees for studying architecture in Turkey vary depending on the type of university:

• Public Universities: $1,000 to $3,000 per year
• Private Universities: $5,000 to $12,000 per year

Requirements for Studying Architecture in Turkey

For students wishing to study architecture in public universities, they must have a minimum GPA of 70% and pass the "YÖS" exam.

Preparation for this exam requires at least three months, and the exam takes place from April to June each year.

If a student does not have a language certificate upon entering the program, the duration will extend by one year, serving as a preparatory year for language studies.

Regarding Turkish scholarships, applicants must also have a minimum GPA of 70%. The scholarship application period starts in January and February each year.

For studying architecture at private universities in Turkey, a GPA higher than 50% is sufficient, and no entrance exam is required. Students can gain admission with a high school diploma and transcript. Some universities may require additional tests like SAT or ACT.

Exams Required for Admission

• YÖS Exam: Main exam for foreign students
• SAT/ACT Exams: For some private universities
• Turkish Language Exam: If studying in Turkish

Duration of Study and Top Universities

The duration of the architecture program in Turkish universities is four years. Some of the top universities offering architecture programs are listed below: