Doctorate
| PhD Programmes | Language |
| Architecture | English |
| Art and Culture Management | English |
| Doctorate in Arts and Design | English |
| Media and Communication Studies | Türkçe |
INTAKES
ARUCAD admits students twice a year (Fall and Spring semesters). Please refer to our academic calendar for important dates associated with application and registration.
Programme Type
PhD Programme
Duration
2 Years
Head of Department
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuran Öze
- info@arucad.edu.tr
- +90 (392) 650 65 55
- ARUCAD Main Campus
- Completed application form (please request from gradschool@arucad.edu.tr )
- Short Thesis Proposal
- Letter of intent stating the reason of applying
- An official transcript of all university-level courses you have taken
- A comparative mark/grade table if CGPA on the transcript is not out of 4.00
- Attested scanned copies of diplomas received from a university or equivalent institutions
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Documentation of scores received for English and academic proficiency exams/tests (see details about the EPE Exam below)
- A scanned copy of your passport or ID card
- Portfolio
- Two passport-sized (approx. 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) photographs (required for registration only)
NOTE: The result of evaluation is announced within 5 working days after all required documents received and interview (if required) conducted.
List of Accepted Tests | Min. Grades for PhD Studies |
| B2 CEFR | |
| ELPE (ARUCAD’s English Language Placement Examination) | 80 |
| KPDS /ÜDS / YDS / YÖKDİL | 70 |
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | Minimum 6.00 |
| TOEFL IBT(Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Minimum 70 |
| TOEFL CBT (Computer-based Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Minimum 197 |
| TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Minimum 530 |
| English Language GCE/IGCSE (General Certificate of Education/ International General Certificate of Secondary Education) | Minimum B |
| FCE (First Certificate in English) | Minimum B |
| CPE/CAE (Certificate of Proficiency in English | Minimum B |
| SAT (The SAT Reasoning Test) | Reading and Writing: Minimum 440 |
| PTE (Pearson Test of English) | Minimum 71 |
| English Language WAEC/WASSCE (West African Examinations Council) | Minimum C5 |
Note: Unless one of the above mentioned is satisfied upon arrival, new students will take English Language Placement Exam (ELPE). The passing score is 80. Students who pass ELPE are allocated to the programme of study, otherwise to English Preparatory Programme for a semester or a year.
The portfolio may contain the following types and/or different original studies
- Free or model drawing
- Experimental video – short films
- Color – Painting
- Graphic – Novel
- Thematic work
- Doodle and sketch
- Illustration
- Mixed material application
- Digital illustration
- Animation
- Photograph
The Portfolio File must consist of min. 5, max. 10 works that represent the candidate. Portfolio content should be in the format appropriate for the candidate’s work. Please use www.smallpdf.com to arrange your works in a single PDF file and (mp4 for video) formats.
INTERVIEW (Required by the Institute of Graduate Studies & Research committee)
The interview will be done in person or via Skype, FaceTime, etc. We will inform you in advance about the date and time of the interview. The purpose of the interview is to collect information about the applicant and his / her interest in the field of art and design. Questions can be asked by the evaluation committee regarding the presentation and compilation of the candidate’s portfolio.
NOTE: Once the decision on your acceptance is made by the relevant evaluation committee, you will be asked 1050 EURO tuition fee down payment to be paid to university bank account. Once required down payment is received, you will be issued an Acceptance Letter which will be used for the Turkish Transit or TRNC visa application (if required), upon arrival to the airport and for the registration at the university.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
At our university, students have an excellent opportunity to receive a scholarship to study.
Currently, only outstanding applications will be considered for 25% and 50%, scholarships on admission.
Note: scholarships are limited in number and therefore, not guaranteed.
TUITION AND OTHER FEES
2024 – 2025 Academic Year Graduate Student Tuition Fee Table for New Registrations | |
| Graduate Programmes | PhD |
| 7 courses, seminar, thesis | |
| Fee per course | € 500 |
| Thesis fee per semester | € 500 |
| Seminar fee per semester | € 350 |
| Per Deficiency (bridging) course fee (if assigned) | € 250 |
| English Preparatory Program ( if assigned) per semester | € 812.50 |
| Registration fee per semester | € 150 |
| Qualification exam fee | € 500 |
| Note: 5% VAT will be added to the total amount due | |
- Authorization of Doctorate Qualification Exam Form
- Doctorate Qualification Exam Report Form
- Master-Doctorate Thesis Defence Report Form
- Master-Doctorate Thesis Format Evaluation Form
- Master-Doctorate Thesis Graduation Required Forms
- Master-Doctorate Thesis Submission Form
- Master-Thesis Defence Exam Committee Appointment Form
- PhD Thesis Monitoring Committee Appointment Form
- PhD Thesis Monitoring Committee Decision Form
- Program Change Form
- Supervisor and Student Consent Form
- Supervisor Appointment Form
- Supervisor Change Form
- Thesis Proposal Form