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The Doctorate in Art and Design programme aims to convey the phenomenon of art and design to student candidates who understand, synthesise, and particularly wish to produce in different art and design disciplines, providing an environment for inquiry and application suitable to the expectations of these times. Created with a completely interdisciplinary vision, the programme is practice-oriented and aims for students to present their works alongside their theses in an exhibition at the end of their education.
The Doctorate in Art and Design programme includes rich, diversity-based research and application opportunities encompassing all contemporary art and design disciplines. These fields generally include Painting, Sculpture, Moving Image Production (Film, video), Photography, Installation, Digital Design (Animation, Motion Graphics, Film and Visual Effects Design), Graphic Design (Desktop Publishing, Packaging Design, Traditional Printing Techniques), and all similar contemporary art and design disciplines.
The purpose of the Doctorate in Art and Design programme is to train high-level artists and designers who can produce original works by synthesising previously uncombined theory and practical works from different fields through interdisciplinary interaction, and who can create universally comprehensible and influential works suitable for the multicultural structure of art and design. Additionally, our programme holds the distinction of being the first programme in the TRNC as a doctorate-equivalent proficiency programme suitable for the practice-based nature of art and design fields. In this context, considering the need in the field, it allows all candidates who have received or are receiving art and design education to carry their higher education to the final step.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctorate in Art and Design programme aims to convey the phenomenon of art and design to student candidates who understand, synthesise, and particularly wish to produce in different art and design disciplines, providing an environment for inquiry and application suitable to the expectations of these times. Created with a completely interdisciplinary vision, the programme is practice-oriented and aims for students to present their works alongside their theses in an exhibition at the end of their education.
The Doctorate in Art and Design programme includes rich, diversity-based research and application opportunities encompassing all contemporary art and design disciplines. These fields generally include Painting, Sculpture, Moving Image Production (Film, video), Photography, Installation, Digital Design (Animation, Motion Graphics, Film and Visual Effects Design), Graphic Design (Desktop Publishing, Packaging Design, Traditional Printing Techniques), and all similar contemporary art and design disciplines.
The purpose of the Doctorate in Art and Design programme is to train high-level artists and designers who can produce original works by synthesising previously uncombined theory and practical works from different fields through interdisciplinary interaction, and who can create universally comprehensible and influential works suitable for the multicultural structure of art and design. Additionally, our programme holds the distinction of being the first programme in the TRNC as a doctorate-equivalent proficiency programme suitable for the practice-based nature of art and design fields. In this context, considering the need in the field, it allows all candidates who have received or are receiving art and design education to carry their higher education to the final step.
Admission Requirements
Students are required to have obtained a Bachelors and Masters degree in the relevant fields of academic study
30 Sep 2025
4 Years
Feb
Oct
Tuition fees
Domestic
4,305 EUR
International
4,305 EUR
Scholarships
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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 and Masters degree Certificate received from a university or equivalent institutions (official notarized translated into English if applicable).
• Official transcripts of all university-level courses you have taken and course description/syllabus (officially translated into English if applicable).
• Comparative mark/grade tables 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)
• Short Thesis Proposal (PhD applicants only)
• Letter of intent stating the reason of applying (PhD applicants only)
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
Art and Design
ARUCAD Main Campus, Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus
48 monthsProgramme duration
4,305 EURTuition Fee/year
30 Sep, 2025Application Deadline
Art and DesignMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctorate in Art and Design programme aims to convey the phenomenon of art and design to student candidates who understand, synthesise, and particularly wish to produce in different art and design disciplines, providing an environment for inquiry and application suitable to the expectations of these times. Created with a completely interdisciplinary vision, the programme is practice-oriented and aims for students to present their works alongside their theses in an exhibition at the end of their education.
The Doctorate in Art and Design programme includes rich, diversity-based research and application opportunities encompassing all contemporary art and design disciplines. These fields generally include Painting, Sculpture, Moving Image Production (Film, video), Photography, Installation, Digital Design (Animation, Motion Graphics, Film and Visual Effects Design), Graphic Design (Desktop Publishing, Packaging Design, Traditional Printing Techniques), and all similar contemporary art and design disciplines.
The purpose of the Doctorate in Art and Design programme is to train high-level artists and designers who can produce original works by synthesising previously uncombined theory and practical works from different fields through interdisciplinary interaction, and who can create universally comprehensible and influential works suitable for the multicultural structure of art and design. Additionally, our programme holds the distinction of being the first programme in the TRNC as a doctorate-equivalent proficiency programme suitable for the practice-based nature of art and design fields. In this context, considering the need in the field, it allows all candidates who have received or are receiving art and design education to carry their higher education to the final step.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctorate in Art and Design programme aims to convey the phenomenon of art and design to student candidates who understand, synthesise, and particularly wish to produce in different art and design disciplines, providing an environment for inquiry and application suitable to the expectations of these times. Created with a completely interdisciplinary vision, the programme is practice-oriented and aims for students to present their works alongside their theses in an exhibition at the end of their education.
The Doctorate in Art and Design programme includes rich, diversity-based research and application opportunities encompassing all contemporary art and design disciplines. These fields generally include Painting, Sculpture, Moving Image Production (Film, video), Photography, Installation, Digital Design (Animation, Motion Graphics, Film and Visual Effects Design), Graphic Design (Desktop Publishing, Packaging Design, Traditional Printing Techniques), and all similar contemporary art and design disciplines.
The purpose of the Doctorate in Art and Design programme is to train high-level artists and designers who can produce original works by synthesising previously uncombined theory and practical works from different fields through interdisciplinary interaction, and who can create universally comprehensible and influential works suitable for the multicultural structure of art and design. Additionally, our programme holds the distinction of being the first programme in the TRNC as a doctorate-equivalent proficiency programme suitable for the practice-based nature of art and design fields. In this context, considering the need in the field, it allows all candidates who have received or are receiving art and design education to carry their higher education to the final step.
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
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