Architecture (Turkish) - Thesis Program

Aim and Structure of The Program

There have been many important changes in the scope of architecture in recent years. A large part of these changes brought about paradigmatic transformations in the professional and academic fields. Among these, academic, scientific and professional orientations that are influenced by environmental issues and universal sustainability policies come to the fore. The English Ph.D. Program in Architecture aims to convey current discussions, basic theoretical approaches and current knowledge at international and national scales in the fields of architectural history and theories, construction management, design methods and building technologies. Students of the English Ph.D. Program in Architecture are expected to transform this accumulation into original scientific studies within the framework of a research activity focused on sustainable architecture, city and environment.

Program consists of a total 21-credit course load (8 courses) and a non-credit doctoral dissertation.

With the recommendation of the advisor and the approval of the Institute Administrative Board; students can take 2 courses from Istanbul Okan University graduate programs. In order to begin the Doctoral Thesis studies, the Proficiency Exam and Thesis Proposal stages must be successfully completed. In order to defend the Doctoral Thesis in front of the Jury, the thesis monitoring stages must be completed successfully and at least one refereed paper and / or article publishing requirement produced from the Doctoral Thesis Subject must be fulfilled.

Application Requirements and Required Documents

Applications to the Doctorate Program with a Master's Degree

• ALES (Numeral Section): ALES score of at least 55,
• GRE Quantitative (Numeral Sectionl): score of at least 610,

Applications to Doctoral Program with Bachelor's Degree

• ALES (Numeral Section): ALES score of at least 80,
• Undergraduate Diploma Grade 3 out of 4,
• GRE Quantitative (Numeral Section): score of at least 685,
• Reference Letter,
• Taking Interview Exam

Required Documents

• Original or notarized certificate of four-year undergraduate / graduate diploma,
• ALES (Numeral Section) Certificate
• Foreign Language Certificate,
• Transcript
• Identity Card Copy or Notarized Copy,
• Certificate of Residence,
• Military Deferment Certificate or Discharge Certificate,
• Criminal Record,
• 3 passport size photos,
• Filling out the T. C. Istanbul Okan University Graduate application form,

Students who do not have ALES score can be admitted as special students, provided that they get the required score when entering the first ALES exam in the next semester. Candidates are required to have received a grade of 55 or equivalent in YDS and similar national and international exams during admission. Accepted applications can be examined in detail by the Program Steering Committee and candidates can be allowed to follow the main program provided that they successfully complete the courses in a "Scientific Preparation Program" if necessary.