Urban and Regional Planning (Doctor of Philosophy) program. The application requirements, quotas, application schedule, and other relevant information are provided below. After reviewing the application announcement and the requirements, you must complete your application between April 24, 2026 09:00 - June 26, 2026 17:00 (UTC/GMT+3). Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their applications are successfully completed within the application period. Completed applications will be evaluated by the Registrar’s Office, and applicants will receive an email indicating whether their application has been accepted or rejected. The status can also be checked via the Application Form. Applicants with approved applications cannot make changes to their preferences or submitted information.

For transfer applications, applicants must have completed at least one semester in their current PhD/Proficiency in Art program and have a minimum doctoral GPA of 3.25.

Applicants who have graduated from, or are in the process of graduating from, Regional Planning, Geography, Environmental Engineering, Economics / Ekonomi, Geomatics Engineering, Geomatic Engineering, Law, Civil Engineering, Statistics, Geodesy and Photogrammetry Engineering, Geophysical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Public administration, Urban Design, Urban Design and Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Political sciences / Siyasal Bilimler, Political Science and International Relations, Sociology, Urban Planning, Urban and Regional Planning programs may apply.

Two academic letters of reference.

English proficiency is not required for application. PHD candidates who are entitled to final registration must present their a valid English language certificate at the time of final registration. Students who will apply for transfer admission are required to upload a valid English language certificate during the application process.

Valid English Language Scores

• OTE 111
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) 67
• TOEFL IBT (After January 26, 2026) 4
• TOEFL IBT (Before January 26, 2026) 78
• YDS Language Exam Score 65
• YOK Language Exam 65
• e-TEP 50

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1. [Required] ALES or GRE Document
2. [Required] Transcript (Undergraduate)
3. [Required] Graduate Transcript
4. [Required] Curriculum Vitae
5. [Required] Portfolio for Urban and Regional Planning (Doctor of Philosophy)
6. [Not Required] Upload a document that you think may be useful
7. [Not Required] English Language Document
8. [Required] Statement of Purpose
9. [Required] At least 2 Letters of Recommendation (At least one of the reference letters must be academic.)
10. [Required] Applicants applying for a PhD program must obtain a letter of recommendation from the advisor they plan to work with during their studies (this document will not be uploaded to the system; it will be submitted to the interview committee).)

* Applicants applying under the international student quota may apply without submitting ALES or GRE/GMAT scores. These students are considered to have received conditional admission if they are accepted into the program. Students are required, within two semesters from the date of enrollment, either to submit the minimum required ALES or GRE/GMAT score for the admitted program or to enroll in courses each semester and achieve a minimum GPA of BB (or equivalent) by the end of the second semester. Students who fail to meet either of these requirements will have their affiliation with the university terminated.

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You can access the contact information of the Program Coordinator and detailed information about the program at www.tyyc.itu.edu.tr