Program focus: The bachelor’s degree combines theoretical foundations and practical studio work, preparing students for design practice and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Curriculum flexibility: Students can shape their profiles via area electives, free electives, and options for minors or double majors, which is attractive to international students seeking cross-disciplinary exposure.

Target candidate profile:

• High school graduates with strong portfolios or aptitude for design.
• International applicants who prefer instruction in English and want to study architecture in Istanbul.

Why this matters for recruiters: The English-medium format lowers language barriers and expands candidate pools outside Turkish-speaking markets.

Program focus: An advanced research and design degree intended for graduates of architecture or interior architecture programs.

Entry requirements: Applicants must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree (architecture or interior architecture).

Candidate outcomes: Enhanced research capacity, specialization in advanced design topics, and academic credentials attractive to employers and doctoral programs.

Why this matters for recruiters and admissions teams: The master’s appeals to candidates wanting post-professional qualifications, research experience, or international mobility credentials.

For Bachelor applicants:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Portfolio may be recommended/required to demonstrate design potential.
• Proof of English proficiency may be requested depending on program rules.

For Master applicants:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior architecture.
• Transcripts, CV, portfolio, reference letters, and a research statement may be required.

Institutional application route: Applications are submitted directly to Altınbaş University’s international admissions office — see the Altınbaş University page for international admissions contacts and program details: Altınbaş University.

YÖS and local exams: International applicants should check whether the program requires a local exam such as YÖS for their specific intake. Requirements can vary by academic year and candidate origin.

Minimum academic performance: Some programs set GPA cut-offs or portfolio standards; for the master’s program a relevant undergraduate degree is explicitly required.

6–9 months before intake:

• Market program in target countries; begin candidate outreach and portfolio workshops.
• Inform candidates about English proficiency expectations and document requirements.

3–6 months before intake:

• Assist candidates to prepare portfolios, transcripts, and test results.
• Coordinate online interviews or portfolio reviews with Altınbaş if requested.

1–3 months before intake:

• Finalize application submission, monitor admission decision, and prepare visa/housing steps.

English-medium instruction: Eliminates a major language barrier, enabling broader international recruitment.

Balanced curriculum: Combines studio practice and academic theory with elective flexibility — attractive to students seeking both professional readiness and interdisciplinary breadth.

Location advantage: Istanbul is a living laboratory for architecture, encompassing historical, modern, and urban transformation projects that enrich studio projects and internships.

Master’s pathway: The thesis-based master’s is attractive for candidates aiming to deepen research skills or pursue academic careers.

Recruiter advantage: The combination of English instruction and structured degree options makes Altınbaş a pragmatic recommendation for students from diverse educational backgrounds.

Study in Turkiye specialises in helping international students access English-taught programs across Turkiye and supports partners through:

• Strategic international marketing and lead generation campaigns tailored to architecture audiences.
• Admissions process tools to track candidate progress, document submission, and status updates.
• Candidate screening and portfolio review services to ensure applicants meet studio and program standards.
• Local logistics support (visa guidance, accommodation referrals, arrival orientation).

Faster conversion: Streamlined processes reduce administrative friction and shorten time-to-offer.

Higher-quality candidates: Portfolio coaching and targeted outreach yield better-prepared applicants.

Scalable partnerships: Agencies and university admissions teams can plug into Study in Turkiye’s systems to manage high-volume intakes without increasing administrative load.

1. Market positioning:
   • Promote English-taught architecture to markets with strong art & design high schools or technical backgrounds.
   • Emphasize Altınbaş’s studio curriculum, elective options, and the thesis master’s for advanced applicants.
2. Candidate preparation:
   • Run portfolio bootcamps focused on representation, concept sketches, and CAD/BIM basics.
   • Help candidates prepare English test documents if required.
3. Application support:
   • Use Study in Turkiye’s admissions checklist flow to gather documents and meet deadlines.
   • Coordinate mock interviews and portfolio reviews with Altınbaş admissions when available.
4. Post-admission support:
   • Assist with visa documentation, housing, and campus arrival orientation.

1. Integrate automation:
   • Use recruitment management tools to receive and triage applications from Study in Turkiye.
   • Implement standardized portfolio evaluation rubrics to maintain selection consistency.
2. Partnership development:
   • Establish clear SLAs with recruitment partners (response time, interview scheduling, document verification).
3. Marketing & employer relations:
   • Collaborate with industry partners in Istanbul to promote internships and live projects, enhancing program ROI for students.

If you represent an agency, university admissions office, or an education HR/marketing team, Study in Turkiye can help you:

• Build tailored recruitment funnels for Altınbaş architecture programs.
• Automate candidate communications, document tracking, and admission follow-up.
• Deliver portfolio and English-prep workshops that increase successful offers.

Tell us your priority:

• Are you recruiting high school graduates or graduate-level applicants?
• Do your candidates already have English test scores and portfolios?

Provide these details and Study in Turkiye will produce an application roadmap and a partner proposal including timelines, projected conversion rates, and integration options.

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