Graduates of the Department of Architecture at Istanbul Gelisim University receive an education aligned with international standards, enabling them to assume leadership and decision-making roles across the broad spectrum of the architecture, construction, and real estate industries. Our graduates may establish their own architectural and design practices as licensed professionals or pursue careers in national and international architectural firms as concept designers, project coordinators, or specialists in technical detailing and implementation.
They are also well qualified to serve as site architects, construction managers, and project managers within private-sector construction and development companies. In addition, graduates have the opportunity to be employed as architects or building inspectors within public institutions, including ministries and municipalities.
Furthermore, the scientific research skills and academic discipline acquired throughout their undergraduate education enable graduates to specialize in areas such as real estate development, building inspection, restoration, and architectural conservation. They may also pursue postgraduate studies (Master’s and PhD degrees) at universities in Türkiye and abroad, providing a strong foundation for an academic career.
The curriculum and academic structure of our Department have been developed in accordance with national and international standards and are organized around five interrelated and complementary core subject areas that collectively form the backbone of our educational program:
Design / Creative Thinking: Conceptual and analytical design processes, spatial organization, form–function relationships, architectural studio practices across multiple scales, and digital and computational design methodologies.
History / Theory, Culture / Art: World and Turkish architectural history, architectural theory and criticism, art history, conservation of historic fabric, architectural surveying, restoration, and adaptive reuse of architectural heritage.
Environment / City / Society: Human–space–environment relationships, principles of urban design, public space design, landscape integration, universal and inclusive design principles, and ecological and climate-responsive design approaches.
Technology: Building component design, structural systems, innovative and sustainable materials, Building Information Modeling (BIM), building physics, daylighting, acoustics, and environmental control systems.
Professional Practice: Planning and building regulations, professional ethics, construction site and project management, project economics, quantity surveying and progress payments, real estate development, and professional practice processes.
Through the required and elective courses offered within these five core subject areas, our students receive a comprehensive architectural education that is aligned with national and international standards. At the same time, they have the opportunity to specialize in areas of individual interest, enabling them to enter professional practice with a strong academic foundation and specialized expertise.
Students enrolled in the Department of Architecture at Istanbul Gelisim University may benefit from transfer opportunities in accordance with the regulations of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) and the University's Transfer Regulations.
Under the Internal Transfer scheme based on cumulative grade point average (GPA), students may transfer from the Architecture (Turkish) Program to the Architecture (English) Program, provided that they satisfy the required quota, academic performance, curriculum equivalency, and English language proficiency requirements.
In addition, students may apply for Inter-Institutional Transfer opportunities to or from other universities. They may also benefit from Additional Article 1 (Horizontal Transfer Based on the Central Placement Score), provided that their central university entrance examination score meets or exceeds the minimum admission score required for the relevant program in the corresponding admission year.
Graduates of the associate degree programs in Construction Technology, Architectural Restoration, Architectural Drafting, and Construction are eligible to transfer to the Department of Architecture.