The information and program qualifications related to the Architectural Design Computing Doctor of Philosophy Program, under the Department of Informatics of the Graduate School, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
Since the 2008-2009 academic year, the doctoral program has been active in research in the intersection of information technology and architectural design while educating researchers, academics, and professionals who can think creatively in the field of architectural design computing.
RESEARCH AREAS
Architectural Theory after Information Technologies,
Computer Aided Design Theories and Paradigms,
Modeling Techniques and Paradigms for Design and Evaluation,
Genetic, Nano Technology, Evolutionary and Generative Approaches in Architectural Design,
Cognitive Processes and Tools in Architectural Design,
Building Information Models and Architectural Information Management Systems,
Design, Representation, and Databases in Multim Media and Virtual Environments,
Game Theory, Simulations, Animation,
Collaboration in Virtual Environment and Architectural Design,
Interaction, Communication, Interface, Embedded Environments,
Remote Sensing and Spatial Data Processing,
Data Mining in Architecture,
Transdisciplinary Studies and Architecture,
Visualization of Design Information,
Digital Design and Phenomenology,
Interpretation in Architectural Design,
Computational Design Pedagogy,
Tactile / Kinesthetic Perception and Gestures,
Body, Experience, and Spatial Thinking,
Digital Design and Production.
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Registration Requirements
Application Term : Previous Term / 2024-2025 Spring Semester
Application Requirements (For T.C Nationality) ALES Numerical must be minimum 75 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 700, new system GRE minimum 155 ). Graduate GPA must be minimum 3.25/4 (82.5/100). Minimum GPA from undergraduate to doctorate must be 3.5/4 (88.33/100). Graduation must be Archaeology, Computer Engineering, Architectural Design in Computer Environment, Building Construction Management Program, Digital Game Design, Electrical-Electronics Engineering, Industrial Product Design, Industrial Design Engineering, Informatics Engineering, Interior Architecture, Civil Engineering, Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration, Architectural Design, Architectural Design Computing, Architecture, Architectural History, Game and Interaction Technologies Program, Landscape Architecture, Project and Construction Management, Restoration, Urban and Regional Planning, Artificial Intelligence Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering. Detailed CV, transcript, text written by the candidate (1-2 pages) explaining the candidate´s intentions and expectations regarding his application to the program, detailed doctoral study proposal (2-5 pages) explaining the subject and scope of the study, study plan and the contribution of the study to the field, two reference letters, a support letter written by a faculty member within the program with whom the student intends to work with, a master´s thesis, a file consisting of publications and written works.
Quota (For T.C Nationality): 3
Application Requirements (For International Students) ALES Numerical must be minimum 75 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 700, new system GRE minimum 155 ). Graduate GPA must be minimum 3.25/4 (82.5/100). Minimum GPA from undergraduate to doctorate must be 3.5/4 (88.33/100). Graduation must be Archaeology, Computer Engineering, Architectural Design in Computer Environment, Building Construction Management Program, Digital Game Design, Electrical-Electronics Engineering, Industrial Product Design, Industrial Design Engineering, Informatics Engineering, Interior Architecture, Civil Engineering, Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration, Architectural Design, Architectural Design Computing, Architecture, Architectural History, Game and Interaction Technologies Program, Landscape Architecture, Project and Construction Management, Restoration, Urban and Regional Planning, Artificial Intelligence Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering. Detailed CV, transcript, text written by the candidate (1-2 pages) explaining the candidate´s intentions and expectations regarding his application to the program, detailed doctoral study proposal (2-5 pages) explaining the subject and scope of the study, study plan and the contribution of the study to the field, two reference letters, a support letter written by a faculty member within the program with whom the student intends to work with, a master´s thesis, a file consisting of publications and written works.
Quota (For International Students): 1
Application Page Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles
Application requirements, application dates, and quotas are updated in real-time from the Application System.
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Regulations and Guidelines
Academic Calendar
Course Plans
Course Schedules
Course Adjustment and Exemption Procedures
Program Educational Objectives
The main aim of the Program is to train graduates who can apply computational design thinking in creative architectural production practices and to use information technologies effectively, with knowledge and skills in the direction of scientific, technological, intellectual and social developments. In addition, the graduates are expected to successfully take part in research, practice and/or education with a researcher and/or expert attitude towards current problems, with a creative thinking systematic, applying various approaches, methods and able to produce original solutions using computational thinking.
Measurement and Evaluation
Evaluating Student Success
The student success is evaluated considering Articles 56, 57, 58, and 59 of the Istanbul Technical University Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles.
ARTICLE 56 - Before the enrollment for the courses begins, the faculty member who offers the course informs the Program Executive Committee about the types, number and contribution percentage to the final grade of the studies within the semester, as well as requirements for a right to take the semester final exam. These requirements shall be finalized by approval of the Program Executive Committee and approval of the chair of the department, who declares them to the student and informs the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 57 - A student may appeal the final grade of a course within one week following the announcement of the grades. Appeals must be submitted to the Graduate School in writing. The relevant faculty member shall re-evaluate the student's success status and submit the result to the Graduate School within one week. Appeals not submitted within the prescribed time frame shall not be considered by the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 58 - Courses in graduate programs shall be evaluated according to the following grading system.
| Grade Description |
Grade |
Scale |
| Excellent |
AA |
4.00 |
| Very good plus |
BA+ |
3.75 |
| Very good |
BA |
3.50 |
| Good plus |
BB+ |
3.25 |
| Good |
BB |
3.00 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB+ |
2.75 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB |
2.50 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC+ |
2.25 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC |
2.00 |
| Fail |
FF |
0.00 |
| Fail(No Exam) |
VF |
0.00 |
ARTICLE 59 - Students who wish to improve their cumulative grade point average may retake courses during the course-taking period. The most recent grade will be counted for the repeated courses.
Internship
There is no internship in this program.
Graduation Requirements
Students admitted to the doctoral program can choose from the course package in the graduate program with the approval of their advisors. They have to successfully complete 7 courses and specialization field courses offered by the program as well as a thesis. The thesis process is defined by the Graduate School (LEE). Doctoral candidates have to comply with publication requirements as specified in LEE documents.
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Doctor of Philosophy Title : Doctor of Philosophy
Program Employment Opportunities
As creative researchers and professionals who are open to the theoretical and technological developments in the world and positioned at the intersection of information technologies and architectural design, program graduates seek and find academic employment at national and global universities as well as having the opportunity to work in the fields of architecture, design and software sectors with different roles such as management, research, design, production and control.
Number of Graduates
Graduate Statistics
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 4 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 (Developing and intensifying the current and high-level knowledge in the architectural design computing area with the use of original thinking and/or research processes and in a specialistic level, based upon the competency in M.S. level (knowledge))
P.O.2 (Grasping the inter-disciplinary interaction related to the architectural design computing area; reaching original results by using the specialistic knowledge in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating new and complex ideas (knowledge))
P.O.3 (The ability to evaluate and use new information in the architectural design computing area with a systematical approach (skill).)
P.O.4 (Developing a new idea, method, design and/or application which brings about innovation in the architectural design computing area; or, applying a conventional idea, method, design and/or application to a different environment; researching, grasping, designing and applying an original subject (skill))
P.O.5 (The ability to critically analyze, synthesize and evaluate the new and complex ideas (skill).)
P.O.6 (Acquiring the most developed skills about using the research methods in studies in the architectural design computing area (skill))
P.O.7 (Contributing to the progress in the area by independently carrying out a study which uses a new idea, method, design and/or application which brings about innovation in the architectural design computing area; or, applying a conventional idea, method, design and/or application to a different environment (Competence to work independently and take responsibility))
P.O.8 (Expanding the limits of knowledge in the architectural design computing area by publishing at least one scientific article in an international peer reviewed journal and/or creating or interpreting an original work (Competence to work independently and take responsibility))
P.O.9 (Fulfilling the leader role in the environments where solutions are sought for the original and inter-disciplinary problems (Competence to work independently and take responsibility))
P.O.10 (Developing area-related new ideas and methods by making use of high level intellectual processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making (Learning Competence))
P.O.11 (Ability to see and develop social relationships and the norms directing these relationships with a critical look and the ability to direct the actions to change these when necessary. (Communication and Social Competency))
P.O.12 (The ability to establish effective communication with experts in the international environments to discuss the area-related subjects and to defend original opinions, showing one’s competency in the architectural design computing area (Communication and Social Competency))
P.O.13 (Proficiency in a foreign language –at least European Language Portfolio C1 Level- and establishing written, oral and visual communication and developing argumentation skills with that language (Communication and Social Competency))
P.O.14 (Contributing to the society’s state and progress towards being an information society by announcing and promoting the technological, scientific and social developments in the architectural design computing area (Area Specific Competency))
P.O.15 (Ability to establish effective communication in the solving of the problems faced in the architectural design computing area, by using the strategic decision making processes (Area Specific Competency))
P.O.16 (Contributing to the solution of area-related social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems and promoting the development of these values (Area Specific Competency))
Program Coordinator
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