Design 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Arkin University of Creative Arts and Design (ARUCAD) |TopUniversities

Design

Location

ARUCAD Main Campus, Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus
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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

30 Sep, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Art and DesignMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The primary objective of the ARUCAD Master’s in Design Programme is to provide students who have graduated from Architecture, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban and Industrial Design undergraduate programmes or related disciplines with the knowledge and skills to conduct scientific research, and to train creative professionals who are competent in their field, actively participating in and having a voice in national and international professional work and discussions. In line with this objective, the mission of ARUCAD’s Master’s in Design Programme    is to provide undergraduate students with the knowledge and skills to conduct scientific research on current topics in architecture and urban design (e.g., Design theories, ecological design, building design, traditional architecture, urban design, contemporary architecture, and current issues) within the framework of international standards and ethical values, to develop creative solutions to architectural design problems, to conduct scientific studies using modern technologies, to publish results and take an active role in social studies by sharing them with other stakeholders.

In this context, the main strengths of ARUCAD’s Master’s in Design Programme    consist of its education-research programme following international standards, an interdisciplinary approach, and a strong academic staff who have actively participated in many national and international research and/or projects, studios and design workshops equipped with modern technologies for research and development, a computer laboratory, library, and strong national and international collaborations. The ARUCAD Master’s in Design Programme    offers both thesis-based and non-thesis-based programmes. Both programmes are taught in English, and the duration of study is two years.

CAREER

Graduates of the Master’s in Design Programme (both thesis and non-thesis) will gain the competency to actively participate in national and international scientific projects and research. Additionally, they can take active roles in various international (e.g., EU Programmes) or national private (e.g., Architecture, engineering and contracting offices) and public (e.g., City Planning Department, Ministries and Highways) sectors. Alternatively, they can pursue a doctoral degree to pursue an academic career.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The primary objective of the ARUCAD Master’s in Design Programme is to provide students who have graduated from Architecture, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban and Industrial Design undergraduate programmes or related disciplines with the knowledge and skills to conduct scientific research, and to train creative professionals who are competent in their field, actively participating in and having a voice in national and international professional work and discussions. In line with this objective, the mission of ARUCAD’s Master’s in Design Programme    is to provide undergraduate students with the knowledge and skills to conduct scientific research on current topics in architecture and urban design (e.g., Design theories, ecological design, building design, traditional architecture, urban design, contemporary architecture, and current issues) within the framework of international standards and ethical values, to develop creative solutions to architectural design problems, to conduct scientific studies using modern technologies, to publish results and take an active role in social studies by sharing them with other stakeholders.

In this context, the main strengths of ARUCAD’s Master’s in Design Programme    consist of its education-research programme following international standards, an interdisciplinary approach, and a strong academic staff who have actively participated in many national and international research and/or projects, studios and design workshops equipped with modern technologies for research and development, a computer laboratory, library, and strong national and international collaborations. The ARUCAD Master’s in Design Programme    offers both thesis-based and non-thesis-based programmes. Both programmes are taught in English, and the duration of study is two years.

CAREER

Graduates of the Master’s in Design Programme (both thesis and non-thesis) will gain the competency to actively participate in national and international scientific projects and research. Additionally, they can take active roles in various international (e.g., EU Programmes) or national private (e.g., Architecture, engineering and contracting offices) and public (e.g., City Planning Department, Ministries and Highways) sectors. Alternatively, they can pursue a doctoral degree to pursue an academic career.

Admission Requirements

30 Sep 2025
2 Years
Feb
Oct

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Each student must submit the below mentioned documents via online application portal in PDF format only:https://prospective.arucad.edu.tr/apply-now/ • Copy of Bachelors degree Certificate received from a university or equivalent institutions (official notarized translated into English if applicable). • An official transcript of all university-level courses you have taken and course description/syllabus (officially translated into English if applicable). • A comparative mark/grade table if CGPA obtained on the transcript is not on a 4.00 scale • Curriculum Vitae (CV) • Documentation of scores received for English and academic proficiency exams/tests (if applicable) • A scanned copy of your valid passport (photo data page) • Portfolio (relevant to the department applied for)
University provides students with an STUDIO style comfortable accommodation option. Our STUDIO is located within 10 minutes walking distance from the university’s campus, offers a standard 2 persons Studio flat type accommodation in a safe, comfortable and well-cared environment. Each studio flat is fully furnished with bed with base storage, wardrobe, L-shaped sofa, TV, fully functional kitchen and toilet/bathroom. Each studio has Wi-Fi and AC and telephone in each room. Access to the building, elevators, and rooms is operated by key card entry system. Staying at the university’s accommodation is believed to shorten your adaptation period on the island and university. Since your personal needs will be served in the best possible way, you will be free to focus on your studies.
Based on the assessment of your application (academic credentials and portfolio) students have an excellent opportunity to receive up to 50% scholarship on tuition fees.
1. To Have a Field-Oriented Boutique Education 2. To Be Part of an International Education Network 3. To Have Exclusive Career Opportunities 4. To Be Immersed in Interdisciplinary Learning 5. To Learn While Creating, To Create While Learning 6. To Make a Difference in a Thriving Creative Community
Our dynamic graduates with high responsibility, leadership and the ability to manage teamwork will contribute to the development of the quality of life by working as a freelance architect; as an architect in institutions that accommodate different disciplines, in architectural offices; as an Manager, Designer, Controller, Implementer, Educator and Researcher in the institutions developing industrial and design-related building technologies, in the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, in the Zoning departments of the municipalities, in public institutions such as Provincial Bank, Ministry of Transport, Universities, as an Architect, Manager, Controller in private sector companies such as Building Audit firms, Consulting offices, Architectural project offices, Banks; and by building up their own successful works based on their creative and original perspective in different fields such as literature, media, cinema, music, industry and entrepreneurship.
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