Establishment: The Architectural Design (with/without thesis) Master’s program was established in 2021 under the Department of Architecture, within the Institute of Graduate Education.

Qualification Awarded: Students who successfully complete the program are awarded a Master’s Degree. In addition, depending on their field of study, they may also obtain the title of “Specialist.” This title indicates that graduates possess advanced knowledge and skills in their area of expertise and are qualified to apply for specialist positions in their respective fields.

Level of Qualification: Master’s Degree (Second Cycle)

Language of Instruction: The language of instruction for the program is Turkish.

Quota: The program quota for each semester is determined based on the recommendation of the Department Chair and the approval of the Institute Board. The maximum number of students per semester, as recognized by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), is 15 for the thesis track and 30 for the non-thesis track. Admission announcements are made by the Institute in accordance with student admission regulations

Admission Requirements: Graduation from any undergraduate program in Engineering, preferably in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Civil Engineering, is required. Students who have graduated from other undergraduate programs are subject to a scientific preparatory program. For admission to the thesis-based program, a minimum score of 55 in the ALES Quantitative section is required. There is no ALES requirement for the non-thesis program.

Evaluation and Admission: The evaluation criteria for applicants are determined at the beginning of each term with the recommendation of the Department Chair and the approval of the Institute Board. Applicants may be required to take a written and/or oral scientific exam or submit a portfolio. Candidates who meet the criteria and succeed in the exams must complete their final registration within the dates specified in the academic calendar

Registration Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree deemed equivalent by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), as approved by the Institute Board upon the recommendation of the Department Chair. Foreign language proficiency and ALES scores must be obtained within the validity periods specified by ÖSYM. Admission requirements for the program are determined and announced at the beginning of each semester.

Recognition of Prior Learning: Students’ prior learning and achievements may be recognized in accordance with relevant regulations, and exemptions from certain courses may be granted accordingly. The recognition and exemption process is carried out based on the student’s application, the recommendation of the Department Chair, and the approval of the Institute Administrative Board.

Scholarships and Tuition Fees: Scholarships and tuition fees for the program are determined in accordance with university regulations by the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Nişantaşı University. Prospective students may apply for scholarships by reviewing the requirements and deadlines announced by the Graduate School at the beginning of each semester.

Master’s Program in Architectural Design (With Thesis): Students admitted to the Master’s Program in Architectural Design (with thesis) must successfully complete seven courses totaling 21 credits within the first two semesters in order to be eligible for graduation. In addition, students are required to pass a seminar course in the second semester and successfully complete a master’s thesis in the third and fourth semesters. The minimum duration to complete the program is four semesters, and the maximum duration is six semesters.

Master’s Program in Architectural Design (Non-Thesis): Students admitted to the Master’s Program in Architectural Design (non-thesis) must successfully complete ten courses totaling 30 credits in order to graduate. Additionally, students are required to successfully complete a term project. The minimum duration to complete the program is two semesters, and the maximum duration is three semesters.

For detailed course descriptions and curriculum of the Architectural Design Master’s Program (with thesis), please click here.

For detailed course descriptions and curriculum of the Architectural Design Master’s Program (non-thesis), please click here.

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Head of Department

Prof. Dr. Soner ŞAHİN

Faculty Members

Prof. Dr. Soner ŞAHİN
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sedat BORNOVALI
Assistant Prof. Dr. Bedriye Aylin KARTAL
Assistant Prof. Dr. Alireza KHARAZMI NEZHAD
Assistant Prof. Dr. Lıma NAJJAR
Assistant Prof. Dr. Mahsa TEKİN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Nihan NAİBOĞLU
Assistant Prof. Dr. Deniz Çiler ERKAN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Esra TOKAT NİŞANCI
Assistant Prof. Dr. Gülşen ALTINSOY
Assistant Prof. Dr. Parıa VALIZADEH
Assistant Prof. Dr. Pelin YİĞİT
Assistant Prof. Dr. Sena GÜNGÖR
Assistant Prof. Dr. Özlem ÖZKAN ÖNÜR

For Academic Inquiries: Prof. Dr. Soner ŞAHİN, (Head of Department),  soner.sahin@nisantasi.edu.tr

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Financial Affairs: maliisler@nisantasi.edu.tr| Phone: +90 212 210 10 10 (ext. 1060–1065–1062–1091–1090)

Graduate School Address: Maslak Neighborhood, Taşyoncası Street, No. 1V and No. 1Y, Sarıyer–Istanbul, Türkiye.