Students applying for the Joint Master of Science Program should fulfill minimum requirements of both partner universities, METU and TU Delft. Applications are open to all international students. Selection to the Joint Program is based on:

• A university B.Sc. degree (*) in Architecture
  • A B.Sc. GPA of at least 75% of the scale maximum
  • Transcript
• Score on ALES (Graduate Study Admission Examination), GRE general or equivalent
  • ALES score ≥ 55 (required for Turkish students)
  • GRE quantitative score ≥ 610 (optional for international students)
• Score on TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent
  • TOEFL score ≥ 90 (internet-based test)
  • IELTS Overall Band score ≥ 6,5
• Portfolio containing your B.Sc. study projects, including the graduation project (see below)
• An extensive résumé (curriculum vitae) written in English
• Letters of reference
• A letter of intention or essay describing your motivation in English (2.000 to 3.000 words)
  • What is your motivation for this Joint Program
  • Give three examples of Master thesis topics that interest you and explain your particular interest
  • Write a brief summary (maximum 250 words) of the thesis work or the final assignment done for your B.Sc. study and state the credits, grade and full workload

(*) The candidate may also apply for admission to the program if he or she is in the process of obtaining a B.Sc. degree in Architecture. The candidate may be conditionally admitted, based on transcripts and detailed information about the curriculum, relevant research and the expected date of graduation. The conditional admission letter will include the deadline date for obtaining the B.Sc. degree in Architecture.

Portfolio requirements

A portfolio of work is required for admission to the Joint Master of Science Program. The portfolio should include samples of work from your previous program, including your final or most recent project. Working experience may be added to the portfolio, but it must be clear that it is professional work, with an indication of the status.

Quality is more important than quantity. A portfolio should reflect the scope and variety of the previous training and experience with specific emphasis on your knowledge of and skills in architectural design. You should submit work that represents your personal interests and abilities.

Finished drawings and sketches of original design concepts should be part of your portfolio. Sketches should show preliminary visual and (verbal) development of ideas and problem solving. They should also show how you develop and organise your projects and ideas and how you research and explore a design project. A paragraph explaining the design concept and solution should be included with each project.

You must clearly indicate for each project you include in your portfolio:

1. The exact role that you played in the project e.g.:
   • as part of your education: was it a class or group assignment or something you pursued on your own
   • as professional work: did you have a leading or a following part in the project. What exactly was your contribution to the project?
2. Name of the supervisor, teacher or professor involved in the project with contact details
3. When did you carry out the project (date and/or academic year)
4. What inspired the project?
5. What were your goals?

Neatness of presentation is extremely important as it reflects your attitude to your work. Your portfolio should be presented in a compact form.