Interior Architecture (KKTC)
The Interior Architecture (KKTC) program at İstanbul Technical University – KKTC Education & Research Campus is designed to combine artistic design, spatial thinking, and technical knowledge. Students learn how to design and shape interior spaces — housing, offices, commercial areas or public buildings — keeping functionality, aesthetics and human comfort in mind. The curriculum includes design studios, drawing and computer-aided design, building technology, materials and structural basics, and interior layout planning. You also study space planning, light and material usage, and ergonomic design. The program gives both creative and technical skills, helping students think like designers but also work with real building systems and construction rules.
Because the program is taught in English and located at KKTC campus, you get a unique international environment. You work on design projects, practical assignments and real-world interior architecture cases — which helps you develop both creative vision and technical competence. You also gain a broader perspective on space, environment and comfort — useful for modern architecture and interior design. If you’re interested in design, living spaces, function and style, and want to create interior environments that people enjoy and live in — this program gives a solid base.
Key information
Key Facts
- Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) / Interior Architecture
- Standard period of study: 8 semesters
- Location: KKTC Education & Research Campus (Gazimağusa, Northern Cyprus)
- Study Type: Undergraduate (full-time, English track)
- Admission semester: Fall semester
- Area of study: Interior Architecture, Spatial Design, Interior Environment & Building Technology
- Admission modus: Without additional admission restriction beyond standard entry requirements
- Main language: English
Program Structure
Semester 1 – Foundations: Design & Drawing Basics
- Basic Design / Visual Arts & Drawing
- Introduction to Architecture & Interior Design Concepts
- Mathematics I / Basic Geometry
- Technical Drawing & CAD Basics
Semester 2 – Design Tools & Building Basics
- Interior Design Studio I
- Building Materials and Construction Basics
- Structural Basics / Building Systems
- Environmental Studies & Space Planning Fundamentals
Semester 3 – Space & Interior Design Principles
- Interior Design Studio II (Residential / Commercial Spaces)
- Building Technology & Materials Application
- Lighting, Color & Material Studies / Interior Environment
- History of Architecture / Interior Design Theory
Semester 4 – Advanced Interior Design & Technical Systems
- Interior Design Studio III (Complex Spaces)
- Service Systems & Building Services (electricity, HVAC, plumbing basics)
- Building Regulations & Safety Standards
- Elective / Supporting Course
Semester 5 – Interior Design & User-Centered Spaces
- Interior Design Studio IV (Public / Institutional Spaces)
- Furniture & Ergonomic Design Principles
- Interior Architecture & Sustainability / Environmental Design
- Elective Course
Semester 6 – Advanced Projects & Technology Integration
- Interior Design Studio V (Mixed-Use / Adaptive Reuse)
- Interior Detailing & Construction Documents
- Interior Project Management & Cost Estimation
- Elective Course (e.g. Digital Tools, BIM, Advanced Design)
Semester 7 – Applied Projects & Professional Practice
- Interior Design Studio VI (Final Projects / Real Client Case)
- Internship or Field Work / Site Visits
- Elective Course (Specialization or Advanced Interior Design Topic)
- Professional Practices & Ethics
Semester 8 – Graduation Project & Professional Preparation
- Graduation Project / Portfolio / Interior Design Thesis
- Professional Documentation / Interior Design Practice & Standards
- Elective Course (Specialization or Personal Project)
Career Opportunities
Graduates can work as interior architect, space planner, interior designer, environment & interior consultant, furniture & interior product designer, project coordinator in design offices, restoration & renovation designer, or interior environment manager. They may find jobs in architecture and interior design offices, construction firms, renovation and restoration companies, decoration and furnishing firms, or work as freelance interior designers. With ability to combine design, technical building knowledge and English proficiency, graduates are also prepared for international careers or projects abroad.
Why Choose This Program
Choosing Interior Architecture at ITU-KKTC gives you the chance to learn design, functionality and building technology together — not just how a space looks, but also how it works. You develop creative thinking and technical skills, which help you make places comfortable, beautiful and usable. Projects and design studios give real experience, and English instruction prepares you for international work. This mix gives you both artistic freedom and professional competence.
This program also opens many career paths because everyone needs well-designed interiors — homes, offices, public buildings. You can design spaces in many sectors: residential, hospitality, corporate, retail, restoration or renovation. If you love design, spaces, people and want a flexible and creative yet stable engineering–design career, this program offers a strong and meaningful start.
Contact Information
İstanbul Technical University – ITU-KKTC Education & Research Campus, Department of Interior Architecture
Gazimağusa (Famagusta), Northern Cyprus
Tel: +90 392 630 5000 (main campus line)
Email: interior-architecture@itu.edu.tr
Faculty / Student Affairs Office – Interior Architecture (KKTC)
Gazimağusa, Northern Cyprus
Tel: +90 392 630 5000
Email: studentaffairs@itu.edu.tr
International Office – İstanbul Technical University
Ayazağa / Maslak Campus, Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90 212 285 71 13
Email: international@itu.edu.tr
