General Information
Interior Architecture and Environmental Design programs constitute a complex and specialized domain that emphasizes the creation of interior environments within built spaces. The primary aim of these programs is to educate and empower young individuals with extensive knowledge, thereby facilitating the enhancement of living conditions for humanity. In the dynamic realm of design, the roles associated with Interior Architecture and Environmental Design cover a wide array of responsibilities, including spatial analysis, decision-making in design, project planning, selection and detailing of materials, modeling, presentation, production, and addressing implementation challenges. Additionally, Interior Architecture and Environmental Designers interact with various components such as color, texture, both natural and artificial lighting, acoustics, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, furniture, and related elements.
Program Director’s Message
The Interior Architecture and Environmental Design program has distinguished itself as a prominent institution in its domain since its establishment. A key strength of ours is our strong and dynamic academic staff, further enhanced by our international accreditation and affiliations. We emphasize the incorporation of the advantages offered by our geographical setting into our educational structure, which includes cultural, climatic, and historical aspects. Our capacity to rapidly adjust to diverse educational frameworks, coupled with the backing of our extracurricular initiatives, demonstrates our dedication as the Interior Architecture and Environmental Design program.
In a time marked by swift transformations and the widespread availability of information within a globalized framework, the means of accessing knowledge are increasingly supported by digital platforms and various forms of media. At this critical point, one of our main goals is to develop students who are well-equipped to traverse the modern landscape by consistently engaging with the latest advancements in computer technology. While we welcome innovation and modern technological resources, we also stress the significance of safeguarding our historical and cultural heritage, honoring nature and the environment, and remaining cognizant of the socio-economic and cultural dynamics of our era by keeping abreast of global happenings.
We aim for young individuals who are beginning their careers in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design to prioritize the world, nature, ecology, sustainability, and humanity in their professional pursuits. Our graduates, who possess a thorough understanding of critical aspects such as user needs, lifestyles, quality of life, ergonomics, and structural awareness, make us proud as they thrive in diverse countries worldwide. We encourage you to stay connected with us for updates on all our scientific and extracurricular activities. Welcome to the Interior Architecture and Environmental Design program, where we cultivate a familial environment in our student-faculty interactions.
Program Introduction
The Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Programs equip students with a thorough array of skills, competencies, and knowledge aimed at preparing them for careers in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design. The goal is to cultivate critical thinkers who are intellectually sharp, socially conscious, and technically proficient architects and designers capable of making significant contributions to modern architectural discussions. A robust design-oriented education provides students with both practical experience and an advanced understanding of state-of-the-art digital tools and technologies. Global challenges are tackled alongside local cultural, climatic, industrial, and social conditions. Ecological and sustainable perspectives are highly esteemed, offering essential tools for understanding and applying social, environmental, and cultural dimensions. Both programs embrace diversity, allowing students to undertake intricate design projects across various scales and contexts.
The programs recognize that teaching design is fundamental to education in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design. This education is marked by a significant focus on critical thinking, constructive reasoning, rationality, and creative, reflective thought. Design is regarded as the essential skill for architects and professionals in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design. The programs are structured around five thematic areas: design, technology, history and theory, communication, and management & practice. Design projects are intended to unify all thematic elements within the framework of ‘design thinking’ and to enhance students’ abilities to integrate and synthesize complex and diverse information and knowledge into their project proposals.
Students graduate in year 4 (following the completion of 240ECTS) with a Bachelor of Arts or Science (BAArch).
Graduates of this program are thoroughly prepared for a labor market orientation and are capable of pursuing a professional career in the fields of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design. Additionally, they are well-equipped to engage in further postgraduate studies or to embark on an academic career.
Purpose and Objectives
The Department aspires to establish itself as a center of excellence and a premier academic institution dedicated to delivering high-quality education while fostering robust collaboration in the realms of artistic and scientific practices on both national and international stages. Graduates from the Department are awarded a ‘Bachelor’s Degree’ and attain the designation of ‘Interior Architect’.
Accreditations
The program holds accreditation from the “Yükseköğretim Planlama, Denetleme, Akreditasyon ve Koordinasyon Kurulu” (YÖDAK) as well as the “Yükseköğretim Kurulu” (YÖK). The curriculum has been developed in alignment with the European Commission’s Architects Directive.
Career Opportunities
Computer Engineering graduates can specialize in areas such as software development, artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, cloud computing, network systems administration, financial technology, automotive software, and telecommunications, and pursue careers in the private sector, public institutions, or the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The Cyprus Aydın University Alumni and Members Association aims to establish a strong communication network among our graduates and to maintain their connection with our university. The association supports our graduates through career development, mentoring programs, and professional collaborations; and strengthens community awareness through social and cultural events. The success stories of our graduates contribute to the prestige of our university, while various platforms are created for the sharing of knowledge and experience.
Program Qualification Type
Qualification Type of the Program
A bachelor’s degree is the first cycle of higher education (undergraduate level), with 4 years and requiring 240 ECTS credits.
Program Qualification Type
Course Structure
Course Content, ECTS, and Assessment
Course Content, ECTS, and Assessment
Exam Evaluation Methods
Graduation Requirements
A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 is required. Thus, although a ‘DD‘ is a PASS grade, in order to achieve a GPA of 2.0 an average grade of ‘CC’ is required.
Graduation Requirements
Learning and Assessment
Learning Outcomes (PLO / CLO)
Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:
Create Interior Architecture and Environmental Design that satisfy both aesthetic aspects of buildings as well as technical requirements.
Extend relevant historical knowledge and theoretical concepts of Interior Architecture and Environmental into the design thinking process.
Consider the fine arts as a resource of conceptualization and representation, and demonstrate their influence on architecture.
Apply knowledge of urban design, planning and the skills involved in the planning process.
Assess the relationship between people and buildings, demonstrating knowledge of the contextualization and impact of buildings on the environment as well as the needs and aspirations of users.
Comprehend the profession of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design and the role of the architect within the design team, construction industry and wider society.
Formulate project briefs through defining and thoughtfully considering user requirements, site, function, appropriate scale and technological strategy of building proposals.
Critically appraise structural, constructional and materiality systems associated with architectural design.
Recognize the physical problems, technologies and the function of buildings so as to provide them with internal conditions of comfort and protection against the climate, in the framework of sustainable development.
Consider building users’ requirements within the constraints imposed by cost factors and building regulations.
Translate design concepts into buildings and integrate plans into overall planning by utilizing an adequate knowledge of the industries, organizations, regulations and procedures involved.
Demonstrate their ability to undertake research and evaluate evidence in order to make informed judgements related to architectural design strategies and their appropriate application at a variety of scales.
Apply a range of representation methods to present projects in a clear and effective way, supporting all stages of the design process.
Qualification Matrix
Assessment & Examination System
Course evaluation typically consists of a thorough final examination along with ongoing assessments. Ongoing assessments may encompass, among other things, quiz, mid-term exams, presentation and juries, projects, final exams, and participation in class.
Letter grades are determined by the proportion of the final exam and ongoing assessments, as well as the actual numerical scores achieved in these two evaluation components. The student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are computed based on the course grades.
Admission Requirements
• An applicant for admission to one of the undergraduate programs of CAU must satisfy the following requirements:
• International Students
• The applicant must submit a certified copy of Higher Secondary School Certificate or Intermediate Certificate or the equivalent, demonstrating that s/he has satisfactorily graduated from secondary school, and must arrange for other relevant certified documents, such as transcripts or detailed mark sheets, to be released to CAU.
• Application to Undergraduate Programs
• Applications to the undergraduate programs are accepted twice a year.
• Accepted Higher School Certificates for undergraduate programs
• High School Diploma, Higher Secondary School Certificate, General Certificates of Secondary Education (GCSE), Higher Secondary Certificate, Upper Secondary /Secondary School/ High School/ Senior High School Leaving Certificate, Testimonial, Secondary Education Certificate, Senior School Certificate, Matriculation Examination Certificate, SAT , WAEC , WASSCE , NECO , JAMB, BACCALAUREATE.
• Admission Criteria
• Documents Required for Undergraduate Application
• Photocopies of Higher Secondary School Certificate and transcript (mark sheets).
• One passport-sized photograph
• Photocopy of the passport (relevant page) or birth certificate
• A copy of proof of English Proficiency if any
• Note: English translations of these documents are necessary if they are in any language other than English
Admission Requirements for Students with TRNC Citizenship
Admission Requirements for Foreign Students
Admission, Recognition, and Transfers
Students who are hold an Associate Degree or a National Diploma can apply as a transfer student to the Bachelor Degree programs of the CAU.
The requirements for transfer applications to the CAU are as follows.
Transfer applications should be to the 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th semesters. Associate Degree or National Diploma holders generally start from the 5th semester.
Student should not have been dismissed from a University,
All required modules should have been completed from previous classes.
CGPA should be minimum 2.00 out of 4.00 or the equivalent.
Requested Documents
Photocopies of Higher Secondary School Certificate / Diploma and Associate Degree or a National Diploma
Academic record / mark sheets (transcript)
Short course descriptions
Passport copy or birth certificate
One photograph
Note: English translations of these documents are necessary if they are in any language other than English.
English Proficiency Requirement
All applicants for whom English is a second language are required to take CAU English Proficiency Exam, or present documents demonstrating their English proficiency level.
Cyprus Aydın University Horizontal and Vertical Transfer Guidelines
Students
Students can maintain constant communication with the student dean’s office and the international office and voice their concerns. They can also participate in and rate advisor, course, and instructor evaluations through our CAU360 system.
Employees
| Title Name Surname | Duty |
| Yrd. Doç. Dr. Maryam Iranfar | Head of Department |
| Doç. Dr. Vefa TEZCAN | Lecturer |
| Yrd. Doç. Dr. Ayşegül Deniz YAMAÇOBA | Lecturer |
| Öğr. Gör. Nihal Aslı Aker | Lecturer |
| Öğr.Gör. S. Bilgesena AYDIN OĞUZ | Lecturer |
| Öğr.Gör. İlknur F. MURATOĞLU | Lecturer |
Graduates
The Cyprus Aydın University Alumni and Members Association aims to establish a strong communication network among our graduates and to maintain their connection with our university. The association supports our graduates through career development, mentoring programs, and professional collaborations; and strengthens community awareness through social and cultural events. The success stories of our graduates contribute to the prestige of our university, while various platforms are created for the sharing of knowledge and experience.
Cyprus Aydın University Alumni and Members Association
Cyprus Aydın University Career Center
Employers and Industry Partners
The Cyprus Aydın University Career Development Center offers career guidance, job placement services, and workshops to support students in making a strong start to their professional lives. The Center develops comprehensive counseling and training programs to help students acquire the necessary skills for today’s competitive job market and build strong professional networks.
Akademik Staff
| Title Name Surname | Duty |
| Yrd. Doç. Dr. Maryam Iranfar | Head of Department |
| Doç. Dr. Vefa TEZCAN | Lecturer |
| Yrd. Doç. Dr. Ayşegül Deniz YAMAÇOBA | Lecturer |
| Öğr. Gör. Nihal Aslı Aker | Lecturer |
| Öğr.Gör. S. Bilgesena AYDIN OĞUZ | Lecturer |
| Öğr.Gör. İlknur F. MURATOĞLU | Lecturer |
Infrastructure and Physical Facilities
Events
Interior Architecture and Environmental Design professionals can find employment in design studios or architectural firms, collaborating with a team that includes architects, interior architects, civil engineers, and other related specialists. Opportunities abound in showrooms, fairs, exhibitions, bazaars, stage screens, as well as in the design of yachts, planes, and furniture. Graduates may pursue careers as designers or production controllers within modular design or furniture design companies. Those who complete this program will benefit from the support of an academic institution primarily governed by the “Yükseköğretim Planlama, Denetleme, Akreditasyon ve Koordinasyon Kurulu” (YÖDAK) and the “Yükseköğretim Kurulu” (YÖK).
News and Announcements
Students at Cyprus Aydın University can view announcements made through our university’s education information portal (EBS). After registration, each student is provided with a student email account with the cau.edu.tr extension, and these email accounts are actively used. In addition, announcements are instantly delivered to students via WhatsApp class groups to reach them quickly through student representatives.
Contact Information
Dean
E-Mail: @cau.edu.tr
Vice Dean
E-Mail: @cau.edu.tr
Tel: +90 392 650 00 00
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