Bachelor in Architecture

Architecture is the study of designing buildings and the built environment, combining creative design with technical knowledge of structures, materials, and construction. Coursework typically includes design studio projects, architectural history and theory, structural systems, building technology and materials, and computer-aided design and drafting, alongside site planning and environmental design considerations. Students learn to develop design concepts, produce architectural drawings and models, and understand how structural, technical, and regulatory factors shape a building's final form. Graduates typically pursue careers as architects, urban and building designers, in construction and project management, or in further graduate study toward professional architectural licensure. This bachelor's program at Özyeğin University in İstanbul, Turkey runs over 4 years and is taught in English, allowing engagement with international architectural literature and design discourse. İstanbul's rich architectural heritage, spanning Byzantine, Ottoman, and contemporary construction, offers students a distinctive urban environment to study. The program combines studio-based design education with technical and theoretical coursework, aiming to prepare graduates for the practical and creative demands of architectural practice.