
Graduate School
Programs in Design Studies

About the Programs
In Turkey, the first ever Design Studies Graduate Master Programs; candidates from architects, interior designers, graphic designers, industrial designers, fashion designers and other relevant disciplines will have the opportunity to research and write a comprehensive thesis on their chosen subjects. With this program, it will be possible to gain expertise and experience by implementing projects within the framework of a theoretical framework for those who want to carry out practical works. Therefore, graduates of the program will have the opportunity to turn to both the market and academic career.
Programs
Admission Requirements for PhD Program
- 2 Letter of Referance
- 1 Letter of Intent
- Meeting the requirements shown in the table below
- Candidates applying to a PhD program with an undergraduate degree (Integrated PhD) must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00.
Design Studies | Language | PhD/Integrated PhD | ALES GMAT GRE | English Proficiency |
---|---|---|---|---|
Design Studies | English | PhD | 70 (SAY/EA/SÖZ) 500 153 |
YDS - eYDS - YÖKDİL: 70 TOEFL-IBT:84* |
Design Studies | English | Integrated PhD | 80 (SAY/EA/SÖZ) 580 156 |
YDS - eYDS - YÖKDİL: 70 TOEFL-IBT:84* |
The period of study is 8 semesters for Phd Programs, while the maximum period of study is 12 semesters.
The period of study is 10 semesters for Integrated Phd Programs, while the maximum period of study is 14 semesters.
Admission Requirements for Master's Programs
- 1 Letter of Referance
- 1 Letter of Inten
- Meeting the requirements shown in the table below
Design Studies | Language | Thesis | ALES GMAT GRE | English Proficiency |
---|---|---|---|---|
Design Studies | English | Thesis | 60 (EA-SÖZ-SAY) 465 150 |
YDS - eYDS - YÖKDİL: 70 TOEFL-IBT:84* |
The period of study is 4 semesters for Master's Programs(Thesis), while the maximum period of study is 6 semesters.
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