Overview

The main purpose of the Urban Design programme from TED University is to make theory and practice transitive in the field of urban design; to produce innovative design research and projects; and to strengthen the links between practice and the scientific field. The themes discussed in the studio and design research form the knowledge basis of the thesis studies. Master of Urban Design aims to develop conceptual frameworks, innovative design languages and creative techniques that can generate formation, identity and action structures in the macro, mezzo and micro scales of the city.

Key Facts

The programme affirms and pursues ‘design by research’ and ‘research by design’ approaches in a mutual manner. Develop content and form in an interactive way within a spectrum of creative representation techniques. With a space-time-oriented approach, it is essential for the programme to create a perspective that can perceive and evaluate the past and the future in a continuous manner, and that can consider the city and space together with its components at multiple scales and in a multi-layered approach.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research on Architectural Tectonics

Democracy and Space

City Planning Law and Implementations

Master Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ankara, Turkey

Disciplines

Design Urban Planning View 11 other Masters in Urban Planning 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

PTE Academic

60

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students applying from other disciplines (engineering, sociology, psychology, etc.) can be accepted to the programme if they meet the necessary requirements. These students will receive a scientific preparatory education before starting the programme.

Cumulative Grade Point Average: 20 %

Interview Score and Portfolio = 30 %

ALES Score= 50 % (min ALES:55, GRE 151)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

4125 USD / year

≈ 4125 USD / year

Living costs

Ankara

Turkey

1600 - 2350 TRY / month

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Funding

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