Want to create buildings that will amaze people for decades or even centuries? The Architecture program in Turkish universities opens up a world where creativity meets engineering precision.
About the Program
Over four years of intensive study, you'll master the art of designing innovative and environmentally sustainable spaces — from cozy private homes to massive urban complexes, from modern office buildings to cultural centers.
The program harmoniously combines theoretical foundation with practical experience: you'll study world architectural history, master modern construction technologies and materials, and most importantly — work on real projects in design studios and intern at leading architectural bureaus.
Who is this specialty for?
Curriculum
The Architecture program is an exciting journey from first sketches to full-fledged professional projects. Over four years, you'll go from beginner to specialist ready to create the buildings of the future.
Year 1: Fundamental Foundations
- Introduction to Architecture — theory, history, and modern trends
- Architectural Drawing — technical drawing, sketching, and visual communication
- Design Principles — composition, proportion, balance, and harmony
- Building Materials — what buildings are made of and how they're built
Year 2: Design
- Architectural Design — creating your own projects
- Building Structures — engineering foundations of buildings
- CAD and 3D Modeling — AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit
- History of Architecture — from antiquity to modernity
Years 3-4: Professional Practice
- Complex Design — large-scale projects
- Sustainable Architecture — eco-friendly solutions
- Urban Planning — planning urban spaces
- Internship — work in architectural bureaus
- Diploma Project — full-fledged architectural project
Career Prospects
An architecture diploma from a Turkish university opens impressive career opportunities worldwide.
- Architect — building design and construction supervision, $50,000–100,000 per year
- Urban Planner — developing city master plans, $60,000–90,000 per year
- Interior Designer — creating interior spaces, $40,000–80,000 per year
- 3D Visualizer — creating photorealistic renders, $45,000–75,000 per year
- BIM Manager — building information modeling, $55,000–95,000 per year
Interesting Fact
The Pyramids of Giza, built over 4,500 years ago, still amaze the imagination and remain a symbol of human genius. The global architectural services market is valued at $396 billion.
Studying in Turkey gives a unique bonus: you'll learn among monuments of Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern architecture, getting inspiration literally every step of the way.
Student Life
Student life in the architecture faculty is a rich experience that shapes you as a professional and as a person.
- Competitions and Exhibitions — participating in national and international competitions
- Networking — conferences and masterclasses by famous architects
- Student Organizations — Association of Architecture Students
- Excursions — studying architectural masterpieces of Turkey
- Workshops — practical sessions with industry professionals