Architecture

The Department of Architecture at Beykent University offers a comprehensive four-year undergraduate program focused on developing skilled architects who integrate creativity, functionality, and sustainability in their designs. The program emphasizes architectural design as the core of the curriculum, supported by a robust framework of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, studio work, and project-based learning.

Students are trained to become versatile professionals who understand the discipline of architecture as a blend of art, applied science, and technology. The curriculum encourages students to create innovative architectural solutions that enhance the quality of human environments while addressing social, cultural, and environmental challenges. Through critical thinking and design research, students learn to balance aesthetic values with practical functionality.

The program structure combines foundational courses in architectural history, building technology, materials science, structural systems, environmental design, and computer-aided design (CAD). Studio courses provide immersive hands-on experiences where students develop design projects from conceptual stages to detailed execution, fostering collaboration and interdisciplinary problem-solving.

An integral component of the program is the mandatory internship requirement, which includes a total of 40 working days—20 days spent on-site gaining practical field experience, and 20 days in architectural offices to understand professional workflows and project management. This real-world exposure prepares students for the complexities of architectural practice.

The academic journey culminates in an independent graduation project in the fourth year, where students demonstrate their ability to integrate theoretical knowledge and practical skills into a comprehensive architectural design solution. This capstone project reflects their readiness to enter the professional field as capable and innovative architects.

The language of instruction is Turkish, and the program duration is 4 years. Graduates of the Department of Architecture are equipped with the technical expertise, creative vision, and professional competence necessary to contribute effectively to the built environment at local, national, and international levels.