Applications

History and Theory of Architecture (with Thesis) Graduate Program Application Requirements:

Undergraduate Education and Diploma: Applicants must have completed studies and obtained a diploma in the following fields: Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Urban and Regional Planning, Industrial Design or related departments of design faculties.

ALES (GRE/GMAT) Score: Applicants must submit a score document that demonstrates their performance on one of the following qualifying exams: ALES, GRE, or GMAT. The minimum score required is 55 for ALES, 149 for GRE or 450 for GMAT.

Foreign Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English by submitting the results of an approved language proficiency test. Acceptable exams and minimum scores are YDS/ÜDS/KPDS/YÖKDİL (minimum score 60), TOEFL IBT (minimum score 75), TOEFL CBT (minimum score 155) or TOEFL PBT (minimum score 470). Alternatively, applicants who do not have these test results can take the English Proficiency Test of Istanbul Bilgi University, BILET 3. Applicants must achieve a minimum score of 70 on BILET 3.

Transcript: Applicants must provide an undergraduate transcript to showcase their academic achievement during their studies in architecture.

Portfolio: Applicants should submit a portfolio that presents their visual and written work and highlights their interests, skills and inclinations. The portfolio should be A4 or A3 format and have a maximum digital file size of 10 MB.

Letter of Intent: Applicants must write a one-page letter of intent (approximately 1500 words) explaining their reasons for applying to the program, their expectations, their interests in relation to the program and the intended focus of their dissertation project.

Reference Letters: Reference: Applicants should submit two letters of reference that provide a comprehensive assessment of the applicant's skills, character and potential for success in the program.

Online Application Form: Applicants must complete the online application form, which can be accessed via the link below. This step is necessary to officially submit the application.

*All required documents must be completed and submitted by the officially announced application deadline. Letters of reference and portfolios should be emailed to the Program Coordinator, Program Assistant and the Graduate Admissions Office by this deadline.

Interview: After submitting all the required documents and completing the online application form, candidates will be invited to an oral interview on the officially announced date.

The application portal is not yet open for the 24-25 Academic Year Fall Semester applications.