Institute of Graduate Studies and Research

Architecture (PhD)

Duration 5 Years

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About the Program

The Doctorate of Architecture Course (Ph.D.) contributes to students’ theoretical and practical knowledge of architecture, the planning, designing and construction of buildings. Students are expected to carry out research, discuss and express their thoughts analytically in written and oral form.

The program allows for the learning of architectural theories and their application, methods and techniques in a variety of core and elective modules. As technology and economy are constantly developing, students are encouraged to become innovative, creative, independent, dynamic and productive researchers and instructors.

Students are required to continue the Doctorate of Architecture program for at least eight semesters and take seven core courses and a seminar. Assuming that they succeed in the Ph.D. qualifying examination, students successfully concluding the course must, in light of the suggestions from their supervisors, prepare a thesis on a topic contributing to the literature, and defend it before a jury.

Education Opportunities

Department of Architecture, within the body of the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, has different qualities regarding; the relationship between educational context and scientific fields, the criteria for student acceptance, and the institutional framework of the architecture profession. Master of Arts in Architecture (M.A.), considering the multidisciplinary structure of the profession, covers the topics of architectural theory and methods, conservation and restoration, environmental design, and technology.

Considering the development and academic progress of the young academic staff, and ongoing accreditation processes; the Department of Architecture supports the education and research programs at the Ph.D. level including both projects for public service and societal, environmental, cultural, and technical dimensions.

Career Areas

Architects have an extensive field of study as they graduate from the Department of Architecture that enables them to work with different design disciplines. Graduates of this department can work as freelance architects or paid architects in an architectural office; open an architectural design office or take part in industrial or design process related with technology for the development and production of construction materials or concentrate on urban environment. They also have the opportunity to work in research and education in the academic environment.

An architect can have a successful career by accurately making use of human relations and psychology in all parts of creativity. Many architects have achieved successful professions in different fields such as literature, media, cinema, music, industry and entrepreneurship with their original perspective and creativity developed through architectural education.

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Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Sciences and Education Center, GE106
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2776
Institute E-mail: ciu-institute@ciu.edu.tr

Compulsory Courses

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This course will follow three main paths: Firstly it will introduce philosophy to doctoral students. The meaning of philosophy, its scope, its sub-branches and its different schools will be the subject topic of the first weeks. Then the course will focus on the relation of philosophy with the sources of knowledge and different sciences. Here, Rationalism, Empiricism and Intuitionism will be covered during the following weeks. In the remaining weeks the course will concentrate on philosophy of science and scientific ethics. Logical positivism, paradigm changes, falsificationism, the questions of “what is science”, “what is pseudo-science?”, “what is the relation between theory and reality?” are amongst topics that will be covered. Finally, the course will concentrate on ethical theories and will particularly cover scientific ethics.

Third Semester

QUALIFICATION EXAM

Course code

ARCH650

Credit

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Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.

TR Applicants- Required documents:

Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Diploma
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
Valid ALES result in document (must not exceed 5 years),
Documents to prove English proficiency for English language departments,
Scanned copy of passport or identity card.

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TRNC Applicants- Required documents:

Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Diploma
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
Documents to prove English proficiency for English language departments,
Scanned copy of passport or identity card.

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Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree, or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.

International Applicants- Required documents:

A valid Bachelor’s Degree and transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
A valid Master’s Degree and transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
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
CV
Ph.D. research proposal
Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application)

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Scholarships
Fees

Cyprus International University provides academic scholarships for its students as an incentive for success, with most students benefiting from 50%, 75% or 100% scholarships or discounted tuition fees. Click for more information.

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Fee per course	€ 650,00
Fee for thesis (4 Semesters)	€ 2.600,00
Fee for seminar	€ 200,00
Scientific Foundation per course	€ 150,00
Annual Registration Fee	€ 295,00
	VAT Exc.