Overview

Key Features

These include all the theoretical and practical background and the techniques necessary to conserve, restore and manage historic buildings, parts or the whole of historic towns and areas, and archaeological sites. The increase in scientific and cultural interest and the economic emphasis due to tourism have led to greater attention to this field. The curriculum aims at providing a multidisciplinary educational environment in accordance with the multidisciplinary nature of conservation.

The students of the Conservation of Cultural Heritage from METU Middle East Technical University are introduced with the necessary approaches, methodologies, and tools orientated toward the conservation of cultural properties at various scales within the framework of conservation theory and principles, and educated to gain the skills for defining and solving related problems. They also get familiar with the materials and techniques of restoration by laboratory experience. Admission is open to all candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

M.s.thesis in Restoration and Conser.

Theory of Restoration and Conservation

Heritage Recording and in Formation Management

Technical Legal and Administrative Aspects of Conservation of Historic Environments

Sources, Methods and Ethics of Research in Conservation

Historical Structural Systems

Diagnosis and Treatment of Material Decay in Historic Structures

Summer Practice in Restoration

Seminar in Restoration and Conservation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ankara, Turkey

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Biodiversity & Conservation View 11 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in Turkey

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Graduate Students' Registration Form: The form is expected to be downloaded by the student and filled, including the student's signature.
ALES / GRE Score Sheet: The score sheets are valid for five years from the exact date they are announced. Students who used to be registered in one of the graduate programs of METU and then either canceled the registration on their own will or were dismissed from the program are not asked to provide a new ALES / GRE score only if they have not been registered to graduate programs of METU for one academic year at max.
English Proficiency Score (METU EPE / IELTS / TOEFL / PTE Academic)
One photo
Identity page of your passport
Residence Permit Card: Required only if the student has a residence permit card before the registration to METU.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1500 USD / year

≈ 1500 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

42 USD / year

≈ 42 USD / year

Additional Details

National students: 837 TL (per semester)

Living costs

Ankara

Turkey

1600 - 2350 TRY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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