AGU PhD studies in Architecture is prepared for the candidates who has a Master’s degree from applied science or social science and to train the students in a level of experts based on experiencing the research, examination and application phases of the space. It focuses on space-based research studies and aims to generate an academic knowledge in architecture in order to gain the interdisciplinary expertise and the attitude towards the education based on the research, examination and application, and develop researcher on the field. It intends to generate and develop the architectural knowledge by creating a new and active research/study areas in between the applied/social sciences and architecture as an academic or professional practice. It aims to utilize the architectural knowledge produced in this program for the benefit of the society in collaboration with the governmental and non-governmental organizations and related sectors, towards the mission and vision of AGU.
AGU PhD studies in Architecture focuses on the design, representation, construction and installation and utilization; history, conservation and repair; interaction with the user and environment, communication and transformation of the space. In this context, program intends to generate inter-and trans-disciplinary research and studies on architectures, built environments, history, construction techniques, construction materials and technologies, sociology, philosophy, archaeology and human or society.