Overview

Key Features

City Planning discipline is related to spatial changes that take place in the context of dynamic economic and social relations as well as planning interventions toward these spatial changes. Urban development issues and urban planning interventions constitute core interest areas of the urban planning discipline in the world and in Turkey.

The City Planning program from METU Middle East Technical University is completed in four semesters (two years). In the first two semesters theoretical and applied courses are offered; whereas, in the last two semesters, it is expected that the student would work on a master's thesis under the supervision of his/her thesis advisor.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Planning Theory

Planning Studio

New Modes of Intervention in Planning

Research Methods and Ethics in Planning and Design

Thesis Seminar NC

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ankara, Turkey

Disciplines

Architecture Environmental Management Urban Planning

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Graduate Students' Registration Form: The form is expected to be downloaded by the student and filled, including the student's signature.
ALES / GRE Score Sheet: The score sheets are valid for five years from the exact date they are announced. Students who used to be registered in one of the graduate programs of METU and then either canceled the registration on their own will or were dismissed from the program are not asked to provide a new ALES / GRE score only if they have not been registered to graduate programs of METU for one academic year at max.
English Proficiency Score (METU EPE / IELTS / TOEFL / PTE Academic)
One photo
Identity page of your passport
Residence Permit Card: Required only if the student has a residence permit card before the registration to METU.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1500 USD / year

≈ 1500 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

42 USD / year

≈ 42 USD / year

Additional Details

National students: 837 TL (per semester)

Living costs

Ankara

Turkey

1600 - 2350 TRY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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