Students who have an undergraduate degree in Architecture (with a 4-year education) and/or a master's program with thesis in the academic fields of Architecture (Architectural Design, Architectural History, Building, etc.) are accepted to the Ph.D. program.
The program language is English. In order to start the program, it is necessary to meet the English language proficiency requirements of TED University English Language School. (A minimum score of 70 on the TEDU language exam EPE or an equivalent national or international exam score accepted by the Council of Higher Education)
Please visit https://els.tedu.edu.tr/en/equivalencies for more information.
Evaluation Criteria for Applications (with an undergraduate degree in Architecture)
- ALES score= 50 % *
- Interview Score = 30 %
- Undergraduate GPA = 20 %
Evaluation Criteria for Applications (with a Graduate degree in the related fields of Architecture)
- ALES score= 50 % *
- Interview Score = 20 %
- Undergraduate GPA = 20 %
- Graduate GPA = 10 %
* At least 65 ALES-Quantitative score is required for admission to the program.
Applications
Applications are taken through the following link: https://graduate.tedu.edu.tr/en/apply
Dates for 2023-2024 Fall Semester Applications
06 May 2024 – 09 August 2024
Required Documents:
- An up-to-date resume.
- A scanned copy of the transcript from the most recent undergraduate institution.
- Letter of intention.
- A scanned copy of the ALES /GRE score document. (International applicants may submit GRE scores instead of ALES.)
- Two reference letters. The reference letters can be sent to phdarch@tedu.edu.tr
- Undergraduate /+ graduate diploma / student certificate
- English proficiency certificate (TOEFL-IBT, TOEFL-PBT,+TWE, KPDS, ÜDS, YDS, YÖKDİL, UCLES). Click here for the equivalency table. https://els.tedu.edu.tr/en/equivalencies
- Copy of the national ID card
- Military service report for male students
*All candidates who do not have an English Proficiency Certificate can take the TED University "English Proficiency Exam (EPE)". If the English Proficiency Certificate is not available at the time of application, it must be obtained by the registration date.
All students should have their English proficiency documentation approved by the English Language School before submitting it to the institute.
** Applicant should provide a (digital or a printed copy) portfolio at the interview.
Scholarships
Scholarships at various levels can be provided for students based on their success level in terms of the admission criteria of the program. Click here for scholarship regulations.
https://www.tedu.edu.tr/en/regulations-and-guidelines-education
Tuition Fees
You can find detailed information on payment methods and fees at the Fees tab on the Financial Affairs website.
https://afa.tedu.edu.tr/en/node/2847