Architecture

CURRICULUM

COMPULSORY MODULES

FIRST SEMESTER

• Basic architectural design-i
• Architectural drawing-i
• Statics for architects
• Reading and writing skills-i
• Freehand drawing
• Introduction to computers
• Basic mathematics

SECOND SEMESTER

• Basic architectural design-ii
• Architectural drawing-ii
• Introduction to construction
• Descriptive geometry and perspective
• Reading and writing skills-ii
• Rendering and presentation techniques
• Turkish language
• Turkish

THIRD SEMESTER

• Architectural design-i
• Building materials
• Construction and construction management-i
• Building physics-i
• History of ancient architecture
• Area elective
• Computer aided design-i

FOURTH SEMESTER

• Architectural design-ii
• Introduction to urban planing and design
• Construction and construction management-ii
• Building physics-ii
• History of european architecture
• Area elective
• Computer aided design-ii

FIFTH SEMESTER

• Summer training-i
• Architectural design-iii
• Behavior and analysis of structures-i
• Restoration and preservation-i
• Introduction to landscape architecture
• Introduction to interiors
• History of turkish and cypriot architecture

SIXTH SEMESTER

• Architectural design-iv
• Behavior and analysis of structures-ii
• Restoration and preservation-ii
• Contemporary structures
• Passive solar control
• History of contemporary architecture

SEVENTH SEMESTER

• Summer training-ii
• Architectural design-v
• Integrated application project
• Architectural graduation project research
• Cost estimation and site management
• Area elective
• University elective

EIGHTH SEMESTER

• Architectural graduation project
• Architectural design ethics and legal issues
• Area elective
• Design culture
• History of civilization
• Modern Turkish history
• University elective

OPTIONAL MODULES

• Visual design with photoshop
• Visual design with computer aided presentation
• Ergonomics in interior design
• Basic photography
• History of art-i
• Marine breakwater types and characteristics
• Creativity in design
• Space analysis techniques
• Design for sustainability
• Styles and fashion in design
• Color culture
• Geometry for interior designers
• History of interiors and furniture
• History of graphic design
• Digital practice
• Marine characteristics and construction
• Workshop practice in model making
• Typology of building and interior space analysis techniques
• Advanced photography
• Architectural space in movies
• Portfolio design
• History of arts-ii
• Interactive design
• Wood and glass technology
• Exhibition design
• Experimental design for interior designers
• Physical planning of tourism establishments
• Experimental design
• Clay and plaster in design
• Contemporary graphic design
• Basic jewellery design
• Advertising design
• Marketing and consumer behavior
• Visual design with photoshop
• Printmaking techniques
• Printmaking techniques
• Conceptual illustration
• Tasarimda stil ve moda
• Art and aesthetic

ACCREDITATIONS

• The Turkish Republic Higher Education Board (YÖK)
• The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Board of Higher Education Planning Accreditation and Coordination Board (YÖDAK)
• Architecture Program, as an indicator of proving that it is at the same quality level of Turkey’s Leading Universities in terms of educational and research activities, has been accredited by the Architecture Accreditation Board of Turkey (MIAK) until 2028.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Required documents:

• Completed application form
• Higher/Secondary Certificate or equivalents (e.g. O/A’Level, WAEC/NECO)
• Evidence of English Language competence: TOEFL (65 IBT) or IELTS (5.5). Students without these documents will take the CIU English proficiency exam on campus following arrival
• Scanned copy of international passport/birth certificate

FEES