The aim of the Architectural Design Master's Program with Thesis is to train individuals and architects who think deeply and analytically about the environment and architecture within the complex structure of the contemporary world. The main objectives of the program are to produce critical and original works by establishing the relationship between architectural theory and design knowledge with interdisciplinary studies, to contribute to the establishment of the relationship between theory and practice, and to produce information on problems by conducting qualitative and quantitative research on the natural-built and social environment. While doing these, the aim is to create a professional formation that can react in a versatile way, conduct research in depth and create scientific productions by making use of studies in the fields of architecture-city-economy-politics-social life-cultural life-technology-science and art.

It is required to have a Bachelor degree and score higher than 55 quantitative points from Selection Examination for Academic Personnel and Graduate Studies (ALES) for application to Architectural MArch Programme. Science Exam, English Proficiency Test and Oral Interview are done before the admission to the programme. They are evaluated as ALES 50%, English Proficiency Test 10%, Undergraduate Points Average 20% and Oral Interview+Science Exam 20%. During the application, ALES document which is taken in the last 5 years, diploma, transcript, military situation document (for males), a copy of identity card, 2 photographs and registration fee receipt are taken. During the precise administration not the copy but the originals of these documents and the student contribution margin receipt are wanted. Programme application date is declared by the university.

Thanks to the joint educational activities carried out within the scope of Erasmus, various courses, laboratory, and workshop studies are conducted in parallel and in coordination with our partner schools, allowing a wider range of students to benefit. Within this scope, numerous workshops and joint courses are conducted both domestically and internationally.

Erasmus collaborations are considered an integral part of bringing our graduate architecture programs to an international level, together with our students and faculty members, and it is aimed to be an opportunity that all of our students can benefit from.

The cooperation between our university and the European Union universities with which we have agreements began in the 2004-2005 academic year and has continued to develop each year through student exchanges.

The duration of activities, which must be completed within the same academic year, can range from 3 to 12 months (1, 2, or 3 terms depending on the system of some countries), with each learning level having its own specific time frame. Learning levels include associate/bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

Within the framework of Erasmus Teaching Staff Mobility, faculty members from partner schools come to our department to give lectures and conferences related to their subjects and to establish connections. Similarly, our faculty members give lectures and conduct research at partner schools. As a result, the content of our architecture programs is significantly enriched.

For more detailed information, please visit our department's Erasmus page at https://mimf.iku.edu.tr/tr/erasmus.

Department of Architecture
Istanbul Kültür University
Ataköy Campus
34156 Bakırköy- İstanbul
Tel: +90 212 4984205 
e-mail: a.akgun@iku.edu.tr