PhD - Architecture
- 4 years
- Duration
- 16,000 USD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Phd
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Izmir / Turkey
- Location
- Yasar University
- School
Program description
The programme seeks to develop scholars who will develop and conduct original scientific research in the fields of Architecture and sub-research areas such as History of Architecture, Theory and Criticism, Cultural Studies, Environmental Control and Building Technology, Building Information, and Urban Design. The program's goal is to equip students with fundamental theoretical methods and knowledge accumulation in the field of architecture and the mentioned sub-research fields on international, national, and local dimensions. Students will gain the skills to perform independent research, assess scientific events from a broad perspective, and determine the steps required to attain new syntheses within the framework of the curriculum.
The curriculum both prepares individuals for a research-oriented academic career and provides them with new insights into specific areas of the discipline.
Program structure
1 semester
- Architectural research methods and ethics
- Interdisciplinary discourses in architecture
2 semester
- Seminar
3 semester
- Focused study
4 semester-8 semester
- Thesis
Price
Tuition fee: 16,000 USD/program
For students who are accepted to their desired program, a non-refundable placement fee of 1000 USD will be charged to those who accept the program placement.
Requirements for applicants
- To be a graduate of Architecture or similar
- Bachelor marks: Min. 3.00/4.00 or
- Master’s marks: Min. 3.30/4.00
- One of the test results listed below should be obtained: GRE (New): Min. 153, GMAT: Min. 500 ALES: 70 Quantitative
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English/Turkish. You will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
Language requirements
- TOEFL IBT: Min. 84
- IELTS is invalid due to State Higher Education Council of Turkish Republic Legislation effective as of 0 1.07.2016.
Other requirements
- At least 1 reference(s) must be provided.
- A motivation letter must be added to your application.
- A relevant portfolio is required. Portfolio of previous architectural design works.
- Average of Evaluation Criteria: Min. 65/100
About the university
Selçuk Yaşar Sports and Education Foundation launched Yaşar University in Izmir in 2001 to promote culture, art, and design and provide education, research, and services to the local and worldwide society.
Yaşar University offers 2 graduate schools, 9 faculties, 1 school of applied science, 2 vocational schools, and a school of foreign languages to create the difference pupils require and grow persons with academic and professional knowledge, social responsibility, and arts awareness. Yaşar University offers 10 doctorate, 23 master, 32 undergraduate, and 13 associate degree programmes.
Yaşar University was recognised by the Commission on English Language Accreditation (CEA) for the first time in 2011 and again for 10 years in 2016. It continues to deliver high-quality English language instruction to students learning English as a second language. Students can also take international-standard German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, and Greek language classes.
The European Commission has awarded Yaşar University the Erasmus Success Story twice in a decade for its collaboration and exchange agreements with over 600 universities from 65 countries. 258 students from 58 countries attend Yaşar University.
Yaşar University has 9484 students, 414 academic staff, and 323 administrative employees, and it focuses on providing high-quality education to students who want to maximise their university experience.
