Last Update Date : 09.10.2026
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Program Time (Year)
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4
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Max.Program Time (Year)
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7
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Program Quota
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Internships Status
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Absent
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About Programme
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The undergraduate programme in City and Regional Planning at Gazi University ` s Faculty of Architecture aims to educate city and regional planners who can assess the spatial, social, economic, environmental and cultural characteristics of settlements holistically, develop planning and design decisions at different scales, and uphold the public interest and principles of professional ethics. The programme comprises a total workload of 240 ECTS credits over eight semesters, with 30 ECTS credits per semester. The curriculum requires students to complete 54 courses in total, comprising 43 compulsory courses, including internships, and 11 elective courses. Compulsory courses account for 198 ECTS credits, or 82.5% of the programme, while elective courses account for 42 ECTS credits, or 17.5%. The core of the education is formed by eight planning studios, delivered in each successive semester. With a combined weight of 74 ECTS credits, these studios account for 30.83% of the programme. Studio work integrates the study of settlements, data collection, spatial and social analysis, problem identification, the development of alternatives, the preparation of plans and projects, and the written, oral and visual presentation of work. In the early years of the programme, courses in introduction to city planning, the history of settlements, sociology, geography, economics, demographic and social structure, mathematics and statistics establish an interdisciplinary foundation. Courses in computer systems, geographic information systems, computer-assisted statistical techniques and research methods support skills in evidence-based assessment and spatial analysis. In later semesters, students develop professional competencies in planning theories and techniques, transport planning, urban ecology, urban design, urban conservation, earth sciences and risk analysis, urban infrastructure, planning law, regional studies and planning, and urban policies and governance. The elective component comprises nine professional elective courses totalling 36 ECTS credits, one non-professional elective course worth 4 ECTS credits, and one elective course outside the field worth 2 ECTS credits. Three of the professional elective courses, totalling 12 ECTS credits, are designated for delivery in English. The elective course pool covers city planning, transport, housing, conservation, the environment, regional development, rural areas and urban design, as well as contemporary topics such as smart and resilient cities, spatial modelling, climate change, green infrastructure, social inequalities and participation. The programme aims to educate professionals who can apply scientific methods of analysis, protect natural and cultural values, develop solutions for sustainable and inclusive living environments, and engage in interdisciplinary work and lifelong learning.
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The Main Branch of Science
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Prof.Dr. Ebru Vesile ÖCALIR
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History
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The Department of City and Regional Planning began offering undergraduate education in 1982 and master ` s education in 1987. Its educational approach is grounded in the interdisciplinary nature of city and regional planning, integrating theoretical knowledge, research and practical work around planning studios. The curriculum supports this approach through compulsory and elective courses addressing the changing needs of settlements and contemporary areas of professional practice.
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Qualification Awarded
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Students who successfully complete the programme ` s courses, internships and other graduation requirements are awarded a bachelor ` s degree in City and Regional Planning. Graduates receive the professional title of "City Planner".
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Admission Requirements
Admission of applicants who are citizens of the Republic of Türkiye is based on central placement according to the results of the Higher Education Institutions Examination administered by ÖSYM. Applicants must meet the programme selection and registration requirements applicable in the relevant year.
International student admission is governed by Gazi University ` s current regulations on international student admission and the application announcement for the relevant year. Applications are assessed on the basis of accepted examination results or diploma documents, academic achievement requirements and available quotas.
As the programme is taught partly in English, the University?s relevant regulations on foreign language proficiency and preparatory education apply.
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Higher Grade Transition
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Graduates who successfully complete their undergraduate studies may apply to master ` s programmes, provided that they meet the admission requirements of the relevant graduate programme. Applications are assessed according to undergraduate grade point average, the Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) score, foreign language proficiency score and any other assessment criteria required by the programme. Graduates may pursue further studies in city and regional planning or in related disciplines for which they meet the admission requirements.
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Graduation Requirements
To graduate, students must successfully complete a total course and internship workload of 240 ECTS credits under the curriculum applicable to them and meet the University?s current graduation requirements.
According to the curriculum form, this workload comprises 43 compulsory courses worth 198 ECTS credits and 11 elective courses worth 42 ECTS credits. The elective requirement is fulfilled by completing nine professional elective courses (MS) worth 36 ECTS credits, one non-professional elective course (MOS) worth 4 ECTS credits, and one elective course outside the field (ADS) worth 2 ECTS credits. Internship I and Internship II, which form part of the compulsory course requirements, must also be successfully completed.
For students affected by curriculum changes, the relevant curriculum transition decisions and the curriculum applicable to each student govern their requirements.
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates
Graduates may undertake planning, research, implementation and management roles in central government institutions, local authorities, development agencies and relevant public bodies. In the private sector, they may work in planning and design practices, consultancy firms, real estate development and valuation organisations, and the fields of spatial analysis and geographic information systems.
The programme ` s structure, supported by compulsory and elective courses, enables graduates to pursue various areas of practice, including transport planning, urban design, conservation, environmental and infrastructure planning, local and regional development, rural planning and spatial data analysis. Graduates may also work in research institutions and non-governmental organisations or pursue academic careers, subject to the applicable requirements.
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Assessment and Grading
Course achievement is calculated using the weights assigned to examinations, assignments, projects, practical work and presentations in the published course description form. In planning studios, research, analysis, plan preparation and presentations are assessed.
Achievement scores are determined on a scale of 100, using either absolute or relative assessment. A student whose raw achievement score is below 40.00 is directly assigned an FF grade. The absolute assessment grading scale is as follows:
Letter Grade Score Range Grade Points
AA 90-100 4.00
BA 80-89 3.50
BB 70-79 3.00
CB 65-69 2.50
CC 60-64 2.00
DC 55-59 1.50
DD 50-54 1.00
FD 41-49 0.50
FF 0-40 0.00
These score ranges apply to absolute assessment. Grades AA through CC indicate a pass. Grades DC and DD are considered passing grades if the grade point average at the end of the relevant semester or academic year is at least 2.00. Grades FD and FF indicate failure.
D denotes failure due to non-attendance, G denotes absence from an examination, E denotes an incomplete grade, and VZ denotes withdrawal from a course. If an E grade is not corrected within three weeks after grades are finalised, it is converted to FF. D and G are treated as FF in grade point average calculations.
The grade point average is calculated from grade points weighted by course credits. Graduation requires completion of all course and internship requirements and a cumulative weighted grade point average of at least 2.00.
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