Applications

Architectural Design (without Thesis) Graduate Program Application Requirements:


  • Undergraduate Education and Diploma: Applicants must present their undergraduate degree in architecture, interior design, industrial design, or other undergraduate degrees of design and architecture faculties.

  • 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 present their academic background.

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

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

  • Reference Letters: 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 apply for the program.


*All required documents must be completed and submitted by the officially announced application deadline.

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 interview on the officially announced date.


The application portal is open for the 24-25 Academic Year Spring Semester applications.

Online Application Form