Architecture
Architecture is a 4-year undergraduate programme offered within the Faculty of Architecture.
Who Is It For?
The Architecture program is suitable for students with an interest in the field, curiosity for research, analytical thinking skills, and a commitment to continuous learning.
Quick Summary
- Bachelor's Degree programme (4 Years)
- Formal Education, instruction in 30% English
- Admission with the Quantitative (SAY) score type
- Faculty of Architecture
- Graduate education and academic career opportunities
About the Department
Department of Architecture at Mersin University is founded in 1999 and has been actively involved in undergraduate education and research since 2002 under the Faculty of Architecture. The goal of the Department of Architecture is to create socially and culturally aware, technologically equipped architects who integrate technical and aesthetic values, understand, discuss and interpret general architectural issues and who are able to create solutions for real-world problems. Besdes, the Department aims at educating intellectuals with flexible, critical, and creative thinking, motivation for research and learning, and with developed communication and organisation skills. The program content specially focuses on student-centred education and all education components are designed with this mission. Each semester curriculum includes a major design project studio course and supporting courses on architectural theory and history, architectural technology, building science, restoration and conservation, computer-aided design and several electives starting from the fifth semester.
The candidates are required to have a certificate of a high school or any equivalent institution and to get satisfactory points from the Central National University Entrance Examination.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Architecture program can find employment in public institutions, private sector companies, research centers, and non-governmental organizations. Academic career paths through graduate education are also available.