Program Information
The Undergraduate Program of the Department of Architecture was established in 2011. The full-time academic staff consists of 9 faculty members, 2 lecturers, and 1 research assistant. Our department is based on the understanding that architectural education is a field of spatial and design research, experimentation, experience, and practice. Accordingly, it has developed a program that approaches this field with an innovative, original, and forward-looking perspective. The program is structured around five interwoven and complementary course modules:Module 1: Architectural Design StudiosModule 2: Architecture Culture, History, and TheoriesModule 3: Architectural Design, Presentation, and Research Methods and TechniquesModule 4: Building TechnologiesModule 5: Elective CoursesThe courses within these modules are designed in a way that ensures a progressive increase in knowledge and skill proficiency, aligning with the objectives of the academic year and semester in which they are offered. The modules consist of a series of courses bearing the same name, indicating their respective fields.The "vertical" structure of the Architectural Design Studios forms the backbone of the modular system, interconnecting course content and intended learning outcomes. The Vertical Studio refers to a learning environment where students enrolled in different academic years and semesters of the design studio course work together in a single architectural design studio under the guidance of two or more studio instructors. Each student follows a process appropriate to their level while targeting the competencies required for the next stage. This setup fosters a dynamic learning atmosphere, where the collaboration between students of varying knowledge, skills, and competencies enhances peer learning and cooperation, creating a highly enriched educational experience.Students who complete their 5th semester participate in the Cooperative Education Program, which is unique to TOBB ETÜ and the only program of its kind in Turkey. Our department has established cooperative education agreements with 152 different firms across various professional fields, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in diverse areas of expertise and practice. This number continues to grow each year.Architectural competitions hold significant weight in architectural design studios as a platform for architectural experimentation and research. Students are encouraged to participate in competitions both as part of their studio work and individually. Both our students and academic staff have received numerous national and international awards in various competitions.The language of instruction is 30 % English. Courses within the Architecture Culture, History, and Theories module and the Architectural Design, Presentation, and Research Methods and Techniques module are conducted in English.In recent years, faculty members of our department have completed two TÜBİTAK-funded research projects focusing on the use of digital design tools in architectural design education in Turkey and on the historical urban areas of Ankara. Additionally, three international Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership projects have been carried out on different aspects and processes of architectural education, along with a research project funded by the HORIZON 2020 Marie Curie program, which evaluates the impact of climate change on coastal cities. Currently, a TÜBİTAK-funded project on cultural heritage site management plans and databases is ongoing in the department.
1. To train architects who are sensitive to the conditions, opportunities, needs, and future of both our country and the world, and who can conduct research, design, and application at international standards in response to these opportunities, conditions, and the globalizing world;
2. In this context, to provide a learning and development environment that is innovative, original, and flexible, focusing on intrinsic motivation, valuing individual differences and sensitivities, fostering social responsibility awareness, collaborative skills and competencies, and offering new perspectives on emerging technologies and the future;
3. To enable architecture students to test and enhance their acquired knowledge, skills, and competencies through national and international research, design, and project-based studies and workshops, integrating various research, design, and application opportunities.
Students who successfully complete this program are awarded a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.
The Architecture program is a Bachelor's degree program, classified as Level 6 in the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ).
In order to qualify for a Bachelor’s Degree, a student must meet the following requirements as stipulated in Article 45 of the TOBB University of Economics and Technology Undergraduate Education, Teaching, and Examination Regulation:a) Successfully complete all courses and practical requirements prescribed by the enrolled undergraduate program, including the Cooperative Education obligations, and fulfill all course requirements that have not been substituted by another course within the maximum period of study, in accordance with the relevant regulation.b) Complete the minimum required credits for the undergraduate program, which are 165 local credits and 292 ECTS credits.c) Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
1. The number of students to be admitted to the undergraduate program is determined by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Senate and is finalized with the approval of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).2. Student placement in the undergraduate program is conducted by the Measurement, Selection, and Placement Center (ÖSYM) based on the results of the Central Placement Exam administered by ÖSYM. Admission of international students is carried out in accordance with the relevant regulations and the principles determined by the Senate.3. Transfers from within or outside the university through horizontal (lateral) or vertical transfer, as well as admissions of special students, visiting students, exchange program students, and other categories, are carried out in compliance with the relevant regulations. These admissions are based on the principles and quotas set by the Senate, with the approval of the Faculty Administrative Board, after consulting the relevant department.
The content and equivalency of a course previously taken by a student at another institution from which they have withdrawn are evaluated by the Department Board and the Faculty Administrative Board. If approved, the course is transferred and adjusted in accordance with the relevant regulations.
Assessment and evaluation are conducted in accordance with Article 22 of the TOBB University of Economics and Technology Undergraduate Education, Teaching, and Examination Regulation, which governs examinations. The assessment methods and tools are clearly stated in the course information forms distributed to students at the beginning of the semester. Evaluations are carried out based on the weights specified in these forms and are subsequently announced.
Full-time, formal, Daytime education
For a student to graduate and qualify for a bachelor's degree in their enrolled program, they must fulfill the following requirements as stipulated in Article 45 of the TOBB University of Economics and Technology Undergraduate Education, Teaching, and Examination Regulation:a) Successfully complete all courses and practical requirements prescribed by the undergraduate program, including Cooperative Education obligations, and fulfill all course requirements that have not been substituted by another course, within the maximum period of study, in accordance with the relevant regulation.b) Complete the minimum required credits for the undergraduate program, which are 165 local credits and 292 ECTS credits.c) Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
Throughout their education, TOBB ETÜ Architecture students actively engage in intensive design and research activities, participating in national and international research projects. They develop proficiency in utilizing design, visualization, and production tools efficiently and effectively while fostering a high level of motivation for learning and experimenting with new software and technologies.Graduates of the TOBB ETÜ Department of Architecture stand out as highly skilled and sought-after professionals in both academic and industry settings. Their education, success in national and international competitions and projects, and one year of professional experience gained through the Cooperative Education Program contribute to their strong and competitive profiles.The construction sector is one of Turkey's leading industries. Architects play a crucial role in various phases of the architectural project development process, including design, implementation, manufacturing, management, and supervision, as well as in related interdisciplinary fields. Thanks to their comprehensive knowledge, skills, and competencies, TOBB ETÜ Architecture graduates take on significant responsibilities in almost every aspect of the sector.
Students who meet the application and admission requirements specified in the relevant regulations, guidelines, and/or announcements of the applied program may, upon acceptance, pursue master's, integrated Ph.D., or doctoral programs in this field or in other fields that accept graduates from this discipline.