


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.
Contact
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 modules
First Semester
ELECTIVE
Course code
ARCH5X1Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE
Course code
ARCH5X2Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE
Course code
ARCH5X3Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE
Course code
ARCH5X4Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE
Course code
ARCH5X5Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
Second Semester
ELECTIVE
Course code
ARCH5X6Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
THESIS
Course code
ARCH600Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
SEMINAR
Course code
ARCH690Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
Philosophy of Science
Course code
PHIL601Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8Third Semester
QUALIFICATION EXAM
Course code
ARCH650Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
Optional modules
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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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. |