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The Bachelor of Architecture program at Bilkent University is built around a sequence of design studios supported by courses in history and theory, building technology, structures, environmental systems, and the humanities. The curriculum brings together creative design, technical knowledge, and critical thinking to develop a comprehensive understanding of architecture and the built environment.
From the first year onward, students approach design through research, analysis, experimentation, and making. As they progress through the program, they engage with contemporary architectural questions, including sustainability, circularity, digital technologies, and the conservation of the built environment. Professional practice courses and required internships in architectural offices and construction sites prepare graduates for professional practice and advanced study in architecture and related fields.
Admissions
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Information for prospective students
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Curriculum
First Year
fall
SECOND YEAR
fall
THIRD YEAR
fall
spring
- ARCH 302 Design Studio IV
- ARCH 332 Structural Design II
- ARCH 342 Environmental Technology
- HUM 112 Cultures Civilizations and Ideas II
- Computational Skills Core Elective
FOURTH YEAR
fall
- ARCH 401 Architectur”al Design Studio V
- ARCH 411 Conservation of Historical Environments
- Humanities Core Elective
- Social Science Core Elective
- ARCH 390 Summer Practice II
spring
Elective Courses
Restricted Electives:
- ADA 301 Cross-Disciplinary Design and Representation
- ADA 401 Nexus:Creative Explorations Lab
- ADA 412 Contemporary Problems in Urban Sustainability
- ARCH 315 Computerized Presentation Techniques
- ARCH 316 Programming in Architecture
- ARCH 317 Parametric Design Studio
- ARCH 318 (Ar)chitectural Visualization
- ARCH 333 Form and Structure
- ARCH 351 Urban Metabolism: tools from the social sciences for architects and designers
- ARCH 412 Studies in Historical Built Environment
- ARCH 417 Advanced Visualization Studio
- ARCH 420 Specialized Architectural Design Studio
- ARCH 428 Integrated Design Management
- ARCH 440 Special Topics in Architectural Design
- ARCH 462 Medieval Architecture in the Eastern Mediterranean
- ARCH 463 Modern Turkish Architecture
- ARCH 465 Contemporary Architecture and Theory
- ARCH 466 Architectural Theory and Criticism
- IAED 231 Advanced Design Graphics
- IAED 315 Computerized Presentation Techniques
- IAED 365 Places/Memories
- IAED 391 Special Topics in Interior Design I
- IAED 392 Special Topics in Interior Design II
- IAED 393 Visionary and Future Environments
- IAED 394 TV Set Design
- IAED 396 Architectural Photography
- IAED 397 Color Theory and Applications
- IAED 426 Leisure Practices and Spaces
- IAED 461 Environmental Management and Sustainable Development
- IAED 464 Issues and Themes in Industrial Design
- IAED 491 Current Issues in Interior Design I
- IAED 492 Current Issues in Interior Design II
- LAUD 232 Landscape Representation
- LAUD 324 Morphology and Topology of Urban Spaces
- LAUD 362 Making of Urban Landscape
- LAUD 417 Contract Documents
- LAUD 421 Realization of Urban Projects
- LAUD 461 Occupancy in Urban Areas
- LAUD 466 Designing the Sustainable City
- LAUD 472 Recent Issues in Human Geography
- LAUD 473 Experiencing the City
- LAUD 474 Space, Culture and Identity
- LAUD 475 Cinema and Space
- LAUD 476 Visual Politics of Space
- LAUD 483 Environment Philosophy and Ethics
Social Science Core Electives:
- ECON 107 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 108 Principles of Macroeconomics
- HCIV 101 History of Civilization I
- HCIV 102 History of Civilization II
- HIST 205 An Introduction to the History of the Ottoman Empire
- IR 101 Introduction to World Politics
- IR 214 Global Environmental Issues
- LAW 211 Basic Concepts of Law
- POLS 101 Introduction to Political Science I
- PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology
- PSYC 102 Introduction to Social Psychology
- SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
Computational Skills Core Electives:
- CS 153 Introduction to Computer Graphics
- CS 154 Introduction to Web Design
- CS 155 Interactive Media Design and Development
- CTIS 151 Introduction to Programming
- CTIS 165 Fundamentals of Information
Humanities Core Electives:
Information for Current Students:
Summer Practice
ARCH 290: SUMMER PRACTICE I
Course Introduction: ENG
Letter of Introduction: ENG / TUR
Application Form: Eng/Tur
Report Content and Format: ENG
ARCH 390: SUMMER PRACTICE II
Course Introduction: ENG
Letter of Introduction: ENG / TUR
Application Form: Eng/Tur
Report Content and Format: ENG
Performance Review Form: ENG/TUR
Summer Internship Report Format Template: ENG
Deadline for Submission of Letter of Acceptance to the Advisors:
Before 1st of July and at least 20 days before the start of your summer practice
Report Submission Deadline:
Two weeks after the last day of the Add-Drop period of the semester that the course is registered
Summer Internship Department Coordinator:
Inst. Özge Selen Duran
Frequently Asked Questions: ENG
After reviewing the documents and FAQ if you need further inquiry, you can send your questions to: archintern [at] bilkent.edu.tr
