


About the Program
The Master in Architecture (M.Arch.) program provides students with a wide perspective by encouraging them to specialize in various areas of architecture. Students gain the required experience of understanding details by evaluating it systematically through the means of different research methods and techniques. Through a number of core and elective courses, students develop their written and spoken skills, sensitivity and understanding by discussing architectural focus within a well-disciplined approach. The program trains students to become self-confident and independent-minded so that they can pursue a successful professional life.
The medium of instruction for the the Master in Architecture (M.Arch.) program is English and a thesis must be submitted for the successful completion of the program. Graduate Studio I and Graduate Studio II are the core courses with other courses being elective. Students must take seven courses, seminar and prepare a thesis.
Education Opportunities
Department of Architecture, within the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, has different qualities regarding the relationship of educational context and scientific fields, the criteria for student acceptance and the institutional framework of the profession. Master in Architecture (M.Arch.) program, considering the multidisciplinary structure of architecture, includes the fields of architectural theory and methods, conservation and restoration, environmental design and technology.
There are 24 full-time, 12 part-time instructors and 4 research assistants in the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Fine Arts Design and Architecture. 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 postgraduate level including projects for the public that reflect societal, environmental, cultural and technical dimensions.

Career Areas
Architects have an extensive field of work as they graduate from the Department of Architecture capable of working with different design disciplines. Graduates of this department can work as freelance architects or as in-house architects in an architectural office; open their own architectural design office; take part in industrial or design process related to technology for the development and production of construction materials; or concentrate on the urban environment. They also have the opportunity to work in research and education as academics.
An architect can have a successful career by making accurate use of human relations and psychology at all stages of their create process. 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
THESIS
Course code
ARCH500Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
0GRADUATE STUDIO I
Course code
ARCH501Credit
3Theoretical
2Practical
2Ects
10GRADUATE STUDIO II
Course code
ARCH502Credit
3Theoretical
2Practical
2Ects
10SEMINAR
Course code
ARCH590Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
5Optional 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 Degree Diploma
- Bachelor’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
- Valid ALES result 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 Degree Diploma
- Bachelor’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;
- Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
- Bachelor’s Degree 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
- 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.
Fee per course | € 350,00 |
Fee for thesis | € 1.050,00 |
Fee for seminar | € 120,00 |
Scientific Foundation per course | € 150,00 |
Annual Registration Fee | € 295,00 |
VAT Exc. |