Isik Univesity
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Isik Univesity

Isik Univesity

Cultivating contemporary knowledge, aesthetic sensitivity, and innovation skills to foster continuous advancement in design and technology, creating bold ideas

Meşrutiyet, Işık Ünv., 34980 Şile/İstanbul, Türkiye

About Isik Univesity

The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture at FMV Işık University offers an interdisciplinary and innovative design education, established in 2011 with the Architecture Department accepting students since 2012. The undergraduate architecture program, taught in English, spans four years (eight semesters) and awards 240 ECTS credits. The curriculum aligns with international architecture programs and Bologna Process Criteria, providing a strong foundation. It is enriched by contributions from faculty members across civil engineering, interior architecture, and humanities and social sciences, creating a unique and high-quality educational environment. The department aims to foster continuous advancement in design and technology, promoting architectural awareness in society and enhancing quality of life through knowledge and practice. Students benefit from exchange programs like Erasmus, and opportunities for minor and double-major studies, preparing them to be innovative, critical-thinking architects who can compete globally.
Program NameDetails
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor

The undergraduate architecture program aims to develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills, preparing graduates to address contemporary architectural challenges and create innovative, sustainable spaces. The curriculum is designed in line with international architecture programs and the Bologna Process Criteria.

4 years (8 semesters)
English
Approximately $5,500 per year. Discounted tuition may be available.
Deadline: Apply before August 1st for the semester starting September 1st; Apply before November 1st for the semester starting February 1st.
Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
Bachelor

The Interior Architecture and Environmental Design program provides a dynamic learning experience grounded in efficient technology use, digital transformation, sustainability and environmental balance. The program aims to educate interior architects and designers who stay up-to-date with technological advancements and new production models.

4 years
English and Turkish
$3240/year (After Scholarship)
Deadline: N/A

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Accreditations & Affiliations
The curriculum is designed in line with international architecture programs and Bologna Process Criteria. The English-taught Interior Architecture curriculum is developed in alignment with accreditation standards, ensuring compatibility with leading national and international institutions. No specific national architectural accreditation body for the main architecture program was explicitly found.
Admissions
Not reported.
Acceptance Rate
Deadlines
For Bachelor of Architecture: Fall intake (starting Sept 1) apply by Aug 1; Spring intake (starting Feb 1) apply by Nov 1.
Requirements
0: High school diploma or international exam result
1: High school transcript
2: Photocopy of passport with identification information
3: English Language Exam Score Result (if available)
4: For registration: Original High School Diploma/School Leaving Certificate and its notary certified Turkish or English translation
5: Original Test/Diploma Score such as SAT, ACT, GCE etc. (with notarized translation if not in Turkish or English)

Isik Univesity Academic FAQ

Isik Univesity is Cultivating contemporary knowledge, aesthetic sensitivity, and innovation skills to foster continuous advancement in design and technology, creating bold ideas

The acceptance rate for Isik Univesity is Not reported., reflecting the selectivity of its academic programs.

Applicants are typically required to submit: High school diploma or international exam result, High school transcript, Photocopy of passport with identification information, English Language Exam Score Result (if available), For registration: Or....

Isik Univesity provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Bachelor of Architecture, Interior Architecture and Environmental Design.

The institution maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of Total university student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 23:1 to 34:1 (based on 6,000-6,999 students and 200-299 academic staff). Specific ratios for architecture studios are not reported but typically lower in design-focused education., ensuring personalized mentorship and studio culture.

Isik Univesity is situated in Istanbul, Türkiye, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, Isik Univesity holds accreditations from: The curriculum is designed in line with international architecture programs and Bologna Process Criteria. The English-taught Interior Architecture curriculum is developed in alignment with accreditation standards, ensuring compatibility with leading national and international institutions. No specific national architectural accreditation body for the main architecture program was explicitly found..