Architecture

The profession of architecture has become one the most preferred and sought-after profession in our region and the world.

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The graduates of the department have knowledge about following the basic problems related to their field and presenting current solutions / suggestions that require these problems. Within this framework, the task of the graduates of the department is to architecturally design of all buildings (housing, accommodation, commercial social structures, etc.).

They also play an important role as a controller during the construction of the designed buildings. Architects do not only address aesthetic issues in the structures they design, but also have to consider, the structure, ergonomics, comfort, accessibility, health and safety of their buildings.

Our architecture program aims to ensure the continuous development of educational programs that will ensure competency in relevant fields in accordance with the modern-day requirements. Businesses opportunities for the graduates of the program ranges from public institutions to the private sector. In addition, graduates on the program can operate their own offices. Graduates of the Department of Architecture can also continue their master’s and doctoral studies and work in academic institutions.

Programme Type

Bachelor Degree

Duration

4 Years
(4 Years/5 Years Options)

Head of Department

Asst. Prof. Dr. Nazgol Hafizi

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tarek Abdelsalam

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Asst. Prof. Dr. Salar Salah Muhy Al-Din

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Asst. Prof. Dr. Olgica Grcheva

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FALL
Course No Semester Course Code Course Name Course Category Credit Pre-requisite
T P L C ECTS
1 1 ARCH191 Studio 1 AC 2 8 0 6 9
2 1 DSGN105 Mathematics and Geometry for Design FC 3 0 0 3 3
3 1 DSGN121 History of Architecture, Art and Design 1 FC 3 0 0 3 3
4 1 DSGN103 Design Communication 1 FC 2 2 0 3 4
5 1 ARCH107 Introduction to Architectural Design AC 3 0 0 3 3
6 1 DSGN109 Representation Techniques FC 2 2 0 3 4
7 1 SOFL101 Academic English 1 UC 3 0 0 3 4
Total Credits 24 30
SPRING
Course No Semester Course Code Course Name Course Category Credit Pre-requisite
T P L C ECTS
8 2 ARCH192 Studio 2 AC 2 8 0 6 9 ARCH191
9 2 DSGN104 Design Communication 2 FC 2 2 0 3 5 DSGN103
10 2 DSGN122 History of Architecture, Art and Design 2 FC 3 0 0 3 3
11 2 DSGN106 Detailing Design Thinking FC 2 2 0 3 3
12 2 ARCH142 Construction and Materials 1 AC 2 2 0 3 3
13 2 ARCH108 Social Factors in Design AC 3 0 0 3 3
14 2 SOFL102 Academic English 2 UC 3 0 0 3 4
Total Credits 24 30
FALL
Course NoSemesterCourse CodeCourse NameCourse CategoryCreditPre-requisite
TPLCECTS
153ARCH291Studio 3AC28069ARCH192
163DSGN203Digital Tools in Design 1FC22034 
173ARCH243Construction and Materials 2AC22034ARCH142
183DSGN223History of Architecture, Art and Design 3FC30033 
193ARCH241Environmental Factors in Architectural DesignAC30033 
203ARCH231Building StructureAC22033 
213TUDI201/
TURK201		Turkish Language IUC20022 
223AITT201/
HIST201		History of Ataturk Principles and Revolutions IUC20022 
Total Credits   2530 
SPRING
Course NoSemesterCourse CodeCourse NameCourse CategoryCreditPre-requisite
TPLCECTS
234ARCH292Studio 4AC28069ARCH291
244ARCH284Digital Tools in Design 2AC22034DSGN203
254ARCH262Fundamentals of Conservation and RestorationAC22035 
264 University Elective 1UE30035 
274TUDI202/
TURK202		Turkish Language IIUC20022 
284AITT202 /
HIST202		History of Ataturk Principles and Revolutions IIUC20022 
294ARCH200Internship 1AC00003Co-requisite: ARCH292
Total Credits   1930 
FALL
Course No Semester Course Code Course Name Course Category Credit Pre-requisite
T P L C ECTS
30 5 ARCH391 Studio 5 AC 2 8 0 6 9 ARCH292
31 5 ARCH343 Sustainable Architecture AC 3 0 0 3 3
32 5 ARCH351 Fundamentals of Urban Development AC 3 0 0 3 3
33 5 ARCHXXX Department Elective 1 AE 3 0 0 3 5
34 5 Faculty Elective 1 FE 3 0 0 3 5
35 5 University Elective 2 UE 3 0 0 3 5
Total Credits 21 30
SPRING
Course No Semester Course Code Course Name Course Category Credit Pre-requisite
T P L C ECTS
36 6 ARCH392 Studio 6 AC 2 8 0 6 9 ARCH391
37 6 ARCH346 Building Facilities and Systems AC 2 2 0 3 3
38 6 ARCHXXX Department Elective 2 AE 3 0 0 3 5
39 6 Faculty Elective 2 FE 3 0 0 3 5
40 6 University Elective 3 UE 3 0 0 3 5
41 6 ARCH300 Internship 2 AC 0 0 0 0 3 Co-requisite: ARCH392
Total Credits 18 30
FALL
Course No Semester Course Code Course Name Course Category Credit Pre-requisite
T P L C ECTS
42 7 ARCH491 Studio 7 AC 2 8 0 6 9 ARCH392
43 7 ARCH441 Professional Practice and Ethics in Architecture and Interior Architecture AC 3 0 0 3 3
44 7 ARCH446 Building Productions and Technologies AC 3 0 0 3 3
45 7 ARCHXXX Department Elective 3 AE 3 0 0 3 5
46 7 Faculty Electıve 3 FE 3 0 0 3 5
47 7 University Elective 4 UE 3 0 0 3 5
Total Credits 21 30
SPRING
Course No Semester Course Code Course Name Course Category Credit Pre-requisite
T P L C ECTS
48 8 ARCH492 Graduation Project AC 2 12 0 8 12 ARCH491
49 8 ARCH442 Financial and Managerial Issues in Design AC 2 2 0 3 4
50 8 ARCH448 Advanced Architectural Drafting AC 2 2 3 4
51 8 ARCHXXX Department Elective 4 AE 3 0 3 5
52 8 Faculty Elective 4 FE 3 0 3 5
Total Credits 20 30
FALL
Course No Semester Course Code Course Name Course Category Credit Pre-requisite
T P L C ECTS
53 9 ARCH591 Advanced Architectural Studio I AC 2 8 0 6 12 ARCH492
54 9 ARCH503 Research Methods in Architecture AC 2 2 0 3 4
55 9 ARCH505 Architectural Research Seminar AC 3 0 0 3 4
56 9 ARCHXXX Department Elective 5 AE 3 0 0 3 5
57 9 ARCHXXX Department Elective 6 AE 3 0 0 3 5
Total Credits 18 30
SPRING
Course No Semester Course Code Course Name Course Category Credit Pre-requisite
T P L C ECTS
58 10 ARCH592 Advanced Architecture Studio II AC 2 8 0 6 12 ARCH591
59 10 ARCH504 Independent Research AC 3 0 0 3 3 ARCH503
60 10 ARCHXXX Department Elective 7 AE 3 0 0 3 5
61 10 ARCHXXX Department Elective 8 AE 3 0 0 3 5
62 10 ARCHXXX Department Elective 9 AE 3 0 0 3 5
Total Credits 18 30
Course No Course Code Course Name Credit
T P L K ECTS
1 ARCH320 Designing with Light and Shadow 2 2 0 3 5
2 ARCH332 Place, Space and Poetics 2 2 0 3 5
3 ARCH350 The Ancient and early Medieval City 2 2 0 3 5
4 ARCH361 Technology in Between 2 2 0 3 5
5 ARCH441 Film and Space 2 2 0 3 5
6 ARCH360 Structuralism (2-2) 3 2 2 0 3 5
7 ARCH440 Architecture, Urban Space and Technology in Science Fiction Film (2-2) 3 2 2 0 3 5
8 ARCH450 Resilience (3-0) 3 3 0 0 3 5
9 ARCH310 Design History 3 0 0 3 5
10 ARCH320 Designing with Light and Shadow 2 2 0 3 5
11 ARCH333 Architectural Surveying 3 0 0 3 5
12 ARCH334 Shared Spaces 3 0 0 3 5
13 ARCH335 Design with Climate 3 0 0 3 5
14 ARCH337 Sustainable and Resilient Cities 3 0 0 3 5
15 ARCH433 Architectural Drafting and Design 3 0 0 3 5
16 ARCH356 Urban Concept for Architecture 3 0 0 3 5
17 ARCH457 Conservation and Restoration 3 0 0 3 5
18 ARCH459 Cultural Heritage Management 3 0 0 3 5
19 ARCH486 Regenerative Architecture 3 0 0 3 5
20 ARCH340 Model Making 3 0 0 3 5
21 ARCH427 Wet Space Design 3 0 0 3 5
22 ARCH429 Design for Healthy Indoor Environment 3 0 0 3 5
Program Learning Outcomes
1 Understand architectural history, theory, and cultural heritage, including the relationship between local/vernacular traditions and global architectural discourse.
2 Understand the technical knowledge and the principles of structural systems, building technology, environmental performance, and construction processes as integrated components of architectural design.
3 Comprehend sustainability, ecological sensitivity, and climate-responsive design principles and their application across different scales of the built environment.
4 Recognize the legal, ethical, and professional frameworks governing architectural practice, including relevant codes, standards, universal ethical values, and the principles of project management and cost estimation.
5 Apply creative and critical design thinking to develop holistic architectural solutions that respond to spatial, environmental, cultural, and social challenges at local, national, and global scales.
6 Produce professional drawings, models, technical documentation, and digital/parametric visualizations that effectively communicate architectural proposals at all stages of design.
7 Conduct systematic, evidence-based research and apply critical evaluation methods to inform and validate design decisions throughout the design process.
8 Integrate interdisciplinary knowledge — spanning art, engineering, ecology, and social sciences — to produce innovative and contextually sensitive design outcomes.
9 Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility, with sensitivity to environmental sustainability, socio-cultural diversity, and the well-being of communities served by architectural practice.
10 Collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams, demonstrating leadership, communication, and project management competencies in design and professional contexts.
11 Communicate architectural ideas persuasively and clearly in verbal, visual, and written form to professional, academic, client, and public audiences.
12 Engage in continuous self-reflection, lifelong learning, and active contribution to the evolving architectural profession at local, regional, and international levels.
FALL
Course Code Course Title T P Cr ECTS
ARCH 101 Studio 1 2 8 6 9
ARCH 109 Research Methods & Discourses 2 2 3 5
INAD107 Cultural & Contextual Studies 1 3 0 3 4
ARCH 103 Design Communication 1 1 4 3 6
SOFL101 Academic English 1 2 2 3 4
ARCH 001 Colloquium 1 0 0 0 2
Total 18 30
SPRING
Course Code Course Title T P Cr ECTS
ARCH 102 Studio 2 2 8 6 9
ARCH 104 Design Communication 2 1 4 3 5
INAD 108 Cultural & Contextual Studies 2 3 0 3 4
ARCH 106 Detailing Design Thinking 1 4 3 3
ARCH 108 Technology & Science in Architecture 1 1 4 3 3
SOFL 102 Academic English 2 2 2 3 4
ARCH 002 Colloquium 2 0 0 0 2
Total 21 30
FALL
Course CodeCourse TitleTPCrECTS
ARCH 201Studio 32869
ARCH 203Digital Tools in Design 11433
ARCH 205Universal Design 12234
ARCH 207Technology & Science in Architecture 22234
INAD 209Cultural & Contextual Studies 33034
TUDI 201Turkish Language I2002
AITT 201History of Ataturk Principles and Revolutions I2002
ARCH 003Colloquium 32002
Total1930
SPRING
Course CodeCourse TitleTPCrECTS
ARCH 202Studio 42869
ARCH 204Digital Tools in Design 21433
ARCH 206Universal Design 22234
ARCH 208Technology & Science in Architecture 32444
ARCH 200Internship 10003
TUDI 202Turkish Language II2002
AITT 202History of Ataturk Principles and Revolutions II2002
ARCH 004Colloquium 40002
Total1630
FALL
Course Code Course Title T P Cr ECTS
ARCH 301 Studio V 2 8 6 9
ARCH 303 Architecture and the City 2 0 2 3
ARCH 305 Universal Design 3 1 2 2 2
Department Elective 1 3 5
Faculty Elective 1 3 5
University Elective 1 3 5
ARCH 005 Colloquium 5 2 0 0 1
Total 19 30
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SPRING
Course Code Course Title T P Cr ECTS
ARCH 302 Studio 6 2 8 6 9
ARCH 306 Universal Design 4 1 2 2 2
ARCH 300 Internship 2 0 0 0 3
Department Elective 2 3 5
Faculty Elective 2 3 5
University Elective 2 3 5
ARCH 006 Colloquium 6 0 0 0 1
Total 17 30
FALL
Course Code Course Title T P Cr ECTS
ARCH 451 Final Major Project Proposal 1 4 3 4
ARCH 401 Experimental Studio 2 6 5 8
ARCH 407 Discourses in Contemporary Architecture 1 2 2 4
Department Elective 3 3 5
Faculty Elective 3 3 5
Faculty Elective 4 3 5
ARCH 007 Colloquium 7 0 0 0 1
Total 19 30
SPRING
Course Code Course Title T P Cr ECTS
ARCH 452 Final Major Project (Studio) 2 12 8 12
ARCH 404 Design Project Realization 1 4 3 3
Department Elective 4 3 5
Department Elective 5 3 5
Faculty Elective 5 3 5
Total 20 30
Course NoCourse CodeCourse NameCredit
TPLKECTS
1ARCH320Designing with Light and Shadow22035
2ARCH332Place, Space and Poetics22035
3ARCH350The Ancient and early Medieval City22035
4ARCH361Technology in Between22035
5ARCH441Film and Space22035
6ARCH360Structuralism (2-2) 322035
7ARCH440Architecture, Urban Space and Technology in Science Fiction Film (2-2) 322035
8ARCH450Resilience (3-0) 330035
9ARCH310Design History30035
10ARCH320Designing with Light and Shadow22035
11ARCH333Architectural Surveying30035
12ARCH334Shared Spaces30035
13ARCH335Design with Climate30035
14ARCH337Sustainable and Resilient Cities30035
15ARCH433Architectural Drafting and Design30035
16ARCH356Urban Concept for Architecture30035
17ARCH457Conservation and Restoration30035
18ARCH459Cultural Heritage Management30035
19ARCH486Regenerative Architecture30035
20ARCH340Model Making30035
21ARCH427Wet Space Design30035
22ARCH429Design for Healthy Indoor Environment30035
Program Learning Outcomes
1Understand architectural history, theory, and cultural heritage, including the relationship between local/vernacular traditions and global architectural discourse.
2Understand the technical knowledge and the principles of structural systems, building technology, environmental performance, and construction processes as integrated components of architectural design.
3Comprehend sustainability, ecological sensitivity, and climate-responsive design principles and their application across different scales of the built environment.
4Recognize the legal, ethical, and professional frameworks governing architectural practice, including relevant codes, standards, universal ethical values, and the principles of project management and cost estimation.
5Apply creative and critical design thinking to develop holistic architectural solutions that respond to spatial, environmental, cultural, and social challenges at local, national, and global scales.
6Produce professional drawings, models, technical documentation, and digital/parametric visualizations that effectively communicate architectural proposals at all stages of design.
7Conduct systematic, evidence-based research and apply critical evaluation methods to inform and validate design decisions throughout the design process.
8Integrate interdisciplinary knowledge — spanning art, engineering, ecology, and social sciences — to produce innovative and contextually sensitive design outcomes.
9Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility, with sensitivity to environmental sustainability, socio-cultural diversity, and the well-being of communities served by architectural practice.
10Collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams, demonstrating leadership, communication, and project management competencies in design and professional contexts.
11Communicate architectural ideas persuasively and clearly in verbal, visual, and written form to professional, academic, client, and public audiences.
12Engage in continuous self-reflection, lifelong learning, and active contribution to the evolving architectural profession at local, regional, and international levels.

What is the Department of Architecture? 
Architecture is a professional discipline that designs safe, functional, healthy and aesthetically rich housing and other architectural spaces by using scientific and artistic principles. 

What is the purpose of the Department? 
The main purpose of the Architecture Department is to train contemporary architects who are competent in building and building design, equipped with basic artistic and design skills, have problem-solving skills, are able to use modern technologies, have strong foreign language skills and are equipped with basic art and design skills. 

What is the duration of the course? 
The Department of Architecture is a four-year undergraduate department. 

What is the language of instruction? 
The language of instruction in the Architecture Undergraduate Programme is English. 

How can International citizens residing in the TRNC apply for the programme? 

INTAKES 

ARUCAD admits students twice a year (Fall and Spring semesters).  

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION  

1.                High School Diploma+ Transcript 

2.                Portfolio (scan copies of your works related to a program applying for) 

3.                Scanned copy of your Passport (photo page) 

4.                English Language Requirements (please refer to the table below) 

  1. Online application form: https://prospective.arucad.edu.tr/apply-now/ 

NOTE: The result of evaluation is announced within 3-4 working days after all required documents are received and interview (if required) is conducted. 

PERSONAL PORTFOLIO FILE 

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. 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 
At our university, students have an excellent opportunity to receive a scholarship to study. Currently, all international students are awarded 50% scholarship on admission. Also, based on the assessment of your interview and portfolio, you have the opportunity to receive additional scholarship on tuition fee (75%, 90% and even 100%). 

For detailed information +90 (533) 833 07 07   

Does the course have a compulsory internship? 

There is a compulsory internship in the Department of Architecture. The students of the department are obliged to do internship for a total of 60 days, 30 days each, in the summer term of their 2nd and 3rd years. 

Is the infrastructure of the university sufficient for this department? Where will my courses be taught? 
There is sufficient infrastructure in our University for the Department of Architecture. 

According to the course content, your education is carried out as follows: 

  • Theoretical lessons in classrooms 
  • Most of the applied courses are in the Design Studio. 
  • Drawing lessons are at the Interdisciplinary Studio 
  • Digital courses are taught in PC and MAC Laboratories. 

What is the ratio of applied/theoretical training? 
In the Department of Architecture, applied courses (eg., projects and drawing lessons) are at the centre of the education system. Therefore, design-based applied courses constitute approximately 80% of the training programme. 

Are there enough workshops, studios and laboratories? 
There are 13 workshops
(Printing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Woodworking, Carpentry, Glass Fusion, Glass Engraving, Glass Finishing, Hot Glass, Stained Glass, Mould Forming, Open Flame Forming) within ARUCAD, 11 studios (Animation, Digital Production, Film, Photography (2), Sound, Design, Basic Art and Pattern, Stone Sculpting, Interdisciplinary) and 7 laboratories (PC (3), MAC (3), Fab Lab). All are equipped with the latest technological equipment. 

What are the job opportunities after graduation? 
Graduates of the Department of Architecture are able to work as managers, designers, controllers, practitioners, educators and researchers in the Ministry of Environment and Urbanisation, in the Zoning Departments of Municipalities, in public institutions such as the provincial Bank, Ministry of Transport and universities. They can also work independently by opening their own businesses or work as architects, managers and controllers in Building Audit firms, Consultancy offices and Architectural project offices in the private sector. 

Why should I study at ARUCAD? 
The most important distinguishing feature of the ARUCAD Architecture Department is its international education curriculum, interdisciplinary education approach, strong academic staff and its studios and design workshops equipped with state-of-the-art technologies. 

Please find below recommended supplies/materials you will need for the department of study:

Recommended Equipment:

Laptop technical specifications: CPU: Core i7 or Core i9, graphic card: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB memory), RAM: 24 GB

Required Equipment:

  • T-Square (Transparent) (Preferably: Hatas Brand) (75 cm)
  • Set squares (450 and 300 angle) (Transparent) (Preferably: Hatas Brand)
  • Circle template
  • Compass
  • Utility knife
  • Scissors
  • Sharpener
  • Pencil (2H/HB/2B leads)
  • Eraser
  • Glue
  • Tape/scotch (transparent)
  • Technical drawing pens (sizes 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1).