The Urban and Regional Planning Undergraduate Program is an educational program designed to improve the spatial structure and quality of life of societies. The program provides students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the planning, design and management of cities and regions. The main objective of the program is to train planning experts who will create sustainable, functional and aesthetically rich living spaces.
In this program, which usually takes four years, students gain in-depth knowledge in interdisciplinary subjects such as urban planning, regional planning, environmental planning, transportation planning. The program includes courses such as planning theories, history of urban planning, planning techniques, land use, urban design, environmental impact assessment. In addition, topics such as demographic analysis, the study of socio-economic structures and the management of natural resources are also included in the curriculum.
Students receive education through various teaching methods. These methods include lectures, group work, project-based learning, field studies and workshops. In addition, software tools and technological applications to help students develop their professional skills are also part of the educational process.
Graduates of the Urban and Regional Planning program have various career opportunities as planning specialists in the public and private sectors. Graduates can work in municipalities, state planning organizations, ministries of environment and urban planning, urban design and planning companies, consulting firms and research institutions. They can also specialize in areas such as urban transformation projects, environmental sustainability studies, transportation planning and disaster management.
Internship and practice opportunities are also an important part of the program. Students have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and gain professional experience during their education. In this process, students get the chance to put their theoretical knowledge into practice and learn the internal dynamics of the sector by working with experienced professionals in their fields. Such experiences give students an advantage in finding a job and help them expand their professional network.