Associate
Architectural Restoration
YYaşar University · Izmir Turkish 2 yr January, August
$5,000 / yr
Tuition / yr
$1,450
Duration
2 yr
Language
Turkish
Degree
Associate
Next intake
September
AI snapshot
Architectural Restoration is a 2 yr, Turkish-taught associate program at Istanbul Topkapi University in Istanbul, Türkiye. Tuition is $1,450 per year, with the next intake in September. Apply through SIT with zero service fees.
Program overview
The Associate of Architectural Restoration program at Istanbul Topkapi University equips students with the skills to preserve and restore historical buildings. Students will engage in hands-on learning, gaining practical experience in the field.
Internationally accredited degree
Internship & co-op opportunities
Turkish-taught with language support
Pathway to work permits after graduation
How applying works
Five simple steps from application to enrollment — we handle the paperwork with you.
- 1
Apply
Free, about 5 minutes with an advisor
- 2
Offer letter
Usually within 48 hours
- 3
Confirm & deposit
Accept your offer and reserve your seat
- 4
Visa support
We guide your student visa — usually 4–8 weeks
- 5
Arrival & enrollment
Starts September — we help you settle in
Core curriculum
Representative modules from the program, your advisor shares the full syllabus.
01Introduction to Architectural Restoration
02Materials and Techniques in Restoration
03History of Architecture
04Building Conservation Principles
05Restoration Project Management
06Cultural Heritage and Preservation
07Architectural Drawing and Design
Career paths
Roles this program prepares you for.
Restoration Architect
Conservation Consultant
Heritage Manager
Architectural Historian
Site Supervisor
Graduate outcomes
Where Engineering, manufacturing & construction graduates in Türkiye typically end up (associate graduates).
Employment rate76.9%
National average, all fields: 68.8%
Time to first job
14.5 months
Working in their field
60%
Field-level · nationalSource:TÜİK — Higher Education Employment Indicators, 2024
Admission requirements
- Completed application form (we fill it with you)
- High-school or bachelor transcripts (translated)
- Diploma or certificate of completion
- Valid passport copy
- Turkish proficiency or a preparatory year
Required documents
Prepare these before applying, we double-check everything for you.
Passport copy
Passport-size photo
Academic transcripts
Highest diploma / certificate
Language proficiency proof
Application form
Frequently asked questions
The Associate of Architectural Restoration program typically lasts for two years.
Student stories
What students say
“I chose Visual Arts here because the studios are genuinely well equipped, printmaking presses, a proper darkroom. My scholarship covered half the tuition, and the counselor explained every payment deadline in writing.”
“The computer labs at Topkapi stay open until late, so I practice hardware assembly after classes. Living on the European side of Istanbul, my commute to campus is just two metro stops.”
Compare similar programs
| Program | University | Duration | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural RestorationTHIS | Istanbul Topkapi University | 2 yr | $1,450 |
| Architectural Restoration | Yaşar University | 2 yr | $5,000 |
| Architectural Restoration | Istanbul Okan University | 2 yr | $2,025 |
| Architectural Restoration | Istanbul Nisantasi University | 2 yr | $1,950 |
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