Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University
FROM THE DEPTHS OF HISTORY TO THE
FAR-REACHING HORIZONS OF SCIENCE AND
ART
The University is a higher education institute, established in 2010 by the Republic of Turkey General
Directorate of Foundations whose goal is to be at the forefront of Turkish higher education and
research. The University is subsidized by the famously old Fatih Sultan Mehmet Waqf (charitable
trust), which was founded in 1471 by Sultan Mehmet II who preserve and protect the Hagia Sophia
Mosque, which was later extended to provide funding for education and has continued to provide
funds for learning since then. We feel privileged to have our origins in such a venerable academic
heritage.
FOLLOWING THE CONTINUITY OF CULTURE
IN ACHIEVING THE ADVANCED FUTURE
PROGRESSION
The faculty aims to teach both the Eastern and Western architecture and cultural heritage besides
teaching the new technologies. Furthermore, to cultivate students with traits such as
comprehensive technical knowledge, advanced technical skills, a genuine interest in culture and
art and a caring for the rich cultural heritage of our civilization with the help of our meticulously
prepared curriculum.
FROM BARCH TO PHD BETWEEN THE PAST
AND THE FUTURE
The faculty aims to conduct culture and art-oriented research model. The physical characteristics
of Istanbul, which has been risen in the 3000 years-old urban culture and futuristic urban
environment, makes the architectural education occur in the blend of historical and modern. The
faculty aims to develop projections facing future developments starting with the cultural and
architectural heritage of the famously old Fatih Sultan Mehmet Waqf. The taught research abilities
will prepare the students to both a PhD in architecture and a career outside the university.
DATA AND STATISTICS
Student numbers: 900 Students (573 department of architecture, 192 department of interior
architecture, 111 master level, 24 PhD level)
Staff size: 74 Staff (35 academic Staff, 39 visiting instructors)
Facilities: 5 classrooms, 3 architecture studios, 2 computer labs, model making atelier, 3D
print atelier, research center (KURAM)
Curriculum & Degrees in short: According to the Bologna Accord:
Bachelor of Architecture, 4th ranked of the Department, one English preparatory, 240 ECTS,
Bachelor of Interior Architecture, 4th ranked of the Department, one English preparatory, 240
ECTS,
MSc. in Architecture, professional degree with thesis, 2 years program
MSc. in Architecture, in English, professional degree with thesis, 2 years program
MSc. in Conservation-Restoration, professional degree with thesis, 2 years program
MSc. in Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management, with thesis, 2 years program
PhD of Architecture, 4 years program
ADDRESS & PRACTICALITIES
Faculty of Architecture and Design
Halic Campus (Golden Horn)
Address: Sutluce Mah. Karaagac Cad. No:12 Beyoglu ISTANBUL/TURKEY
Phone : +90 212 369 81 62
Fax : +90 212 369 81 64
Web: http://mtf.fsm.edu.tr/
http://iro.fatihsultan.edu.tr/