Program overview
Urban Design and Landscape Architecture is a field on designing the urban environment and landscape. In Turkey this field is taught in modern English- and Turkish-language programs with a strong share of projects and internships. A bachelor's program typically runs for 4 years.
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Key subjects you take
The program moves from foundational courses to specialized subjects and practice.
- Design and architecture fundamentals
- Drawing and drafting
- Botany and ecology
- GIS and cartography
- Introduction to the field
- Landscape design
- Urban design
- Dendrology
- 3D modelling
- Project work I
- Sustainable landscape
- Parks and public spaces
- Ecological planning
- Landscape restoration
- Project work II
- project work such as a prototype, system, calculation, lab task or engineering case in the chosen specialization;
- a capstone project and portfolio that can be used for internships, employers or further study.
Career opportunities
- Landscape architect
- Urban designer
- Public-realm specialist
- Planning bureaus, municipalities, development
Demand and earning potential
Who this program is for
Choose it if you…
- You are interested in Urban Design and Landscape Architecture and related subjects.
- You're keen to mix theory with real practice - projects and internships.
- You want a diploma recognized worldwide and real experience of studying abroad.
Consider carefully if…
- You are not sure about your field yet - it is worth starting with a consultation.
- You need a program strictly in your native language (check the language of instruction at the university).
Additional guide to programme language
For urban design and landscape architecture, students should compare the language used in architecture studios and project work. Bahcesehir lists Architecture in English at bachelor's and master's level, while Topkapi lists a Turkish-taught bachelor's track.
Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: Architecture (Bachelor, Master, English); Topkapi University: Architecture (Bachelor, Turkish).
Universities offering Urban Design and Landscape Architecture
Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.
| University | Degree | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medipol University | Bachelor | Turkish | $4 500/yr |
Real data on universities and prices (full tuition, 2026). During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step. A personal strategy, requirement checks, selection of agreed options, document preparation, applications, and support are provided under an agreement with StudyU.
How to apply for Urban Design and Landscape Architecture in Turkey
Admission to Urban Design and Landscape Architecture programs at private Turkish universities runs on your school record: an 11-year certificate is accepted directly, and most universities skip entrance exams. Two prerequisites: a language certificate (TOEFL for English tracks, TÖMER for Turkish) and the denklik equivalence - we process the latter alongside your application. Public universities may require the YÖS or SAT.
Start 6-9 months before the intake so there is time to compare current terms. We shortlist universities for Urban Design and Landscape Architecture; discount or scholarship terms are confirmed in writing by the university or funding body.
Common questions
Yes - an 11-year school certificate is accepted directly, and most private universities admit to Urban Design and Landscape Architecture without entrance exams. State universities sometimes request YÖS or SAT.
The listed programmes are available in Turkish. Confirm the exact teaching language, certificate rules, and any preparatory-year requirement for the chosen university and intake.
Tuition starts from $4 500 per year (full price before any discount). The current amount and any university-awarded discount must be confirmed in the written offer for the relevant intake.
A bachelor's program typically runs for 4 years; medicine and some engineering fields take longer.
Under an agreement with StudyU, we check requirements, prepare documents, submit the application, and support the agreed steps. The university makes the admission decision; the relevant authority decides the visa, and the university or provider confirms housing availability. During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step.
Pay is shaped by city, employer segment and languages: Istanbul and Ankara rank highest, and international companies out-pay local business. In design, income is defined by the portfolio: strong cases raise your rate faster than seniority. Fresh ranges for this year come up in a consultation.
Ready to study Urban Design and Landscape Architecture in Turkey?
During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step.
