Istanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs PhD in Architecture (English) with a master's degreeGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
PhD in Architecture (English) with a master's degree
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Specific Admission Requirements

Applying to the Ph.D. Program with Graduate Degree

ALES (numerical): ALES score at least 55,
GRE Quantitative: at least 610 points,

Applying to the Ph.D. Program with Undergraduate Degree

ALES (numerical): ALES score at least 80,
Bachelor GPA should be at least 3 out of 4,
GRE Quantitative: at least 685 points,
Reference Letter,
Interview.

Each of the student's grades is normalized and weighted as listed below, and those with the highest scores within the quota from the candidates ranked by weighted grade are accepted to the program.

15% of the Bachelor's or Higher Achievement Grade, which is essential for admission to the Ph.D. Program,
50% of ALES grade,
15% of English language proficiency,
20% of interview score.

Required Documents:
Four-year undergraduate / graduate diploma original or notarized,
ALES (Numerical) 55 - 80 points to be taken,
Foreign Language Certificate,
Note sheet (transcript),
Identity Card Certified or Notary Certified Surrogate,
Certificate of residence,
Military Postponement Certificate or Discharge Certificate,
Criminal record,
3 passport size photos,
Filling out theGraduate Application Form of T.C. Okan University.

Students who do not have ALES score can be accepted as special students provided that they take the first ALES exam in the following semester and get the required score. Candidates are required to have received a grade of at least 60 or equivalent on national and international examinations such as YDS. Accepted applications may be examined in detail by the Program Executive Committee and the candidates can be allowed to follow the main program in order to complete the courses in a 'Scientific Preparatory Program' if deemed necessary.