DEPARTMENT of CITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING | A biref description of the department

Research Assistant Ecological Environment Priority Field Recruitment Preliminary Evaluation Results

Dear applicants, Please visit the following website to see the Ecological Environment Priority Field Research Assistant recruitment preliminary evaluation results: https://sonuc-aciklama.metu.edu.tr/...

Research Assistant Migration Research Priority Field Recruitment Preliminary Evaluation Results

Dear applicants, Please visit the following website to see the Migration Research Priority Field Research Assistant recruitment preliminary evaluation results: https://sonuc-aciklama.metu.edu.tr/...

Research Assistant Recruitment in Priority Fields

Please find below the initial announcement for the Research Assistant Recruitment in Priority Fields. For the details of the announcement, please click here.

Portfolio Submission for the Application to the Graduate Programs

The deadline for the portfolio submission of the graduate program applicants is January, 7th, 2026, 17:00. Academic Writing Sample (word limit: 1000; assignment, project report, paper,...

Important Information Regarding Course Registrations

Dear students, Interactive Registrations and Advisor Approvals for 2025-2026 Fall Semester will be held on September 24-26. More information regarding this process can be found in the following link...

Interview for Urban Design Master Program

The interview for Urban Design Master Program will take place on June 12, 2025 at 09.30 AM, in 52-B.

Interview for Master in City Planning

The interview for Master in City Planning will take place on June 11, 2025 at 10.00 AM, in R-40, Faculty of Architecture.

Interview for PhD in City and Regional Planning

The interview for PhD in City and Regional Planning will take place on June 10, 2025 at 09.30 AM, in R-91.

Graduate Researcher Need for the TÜBİTAK Funded Project

GRADUATE RESEARCHER NEEDED FOR THE TÜBİTAK FUNDED PROJECT Modelling Rainwater Harvesting Potential in Diverse Urban Fabrics: A Socio-Technical Approach INVESTIGATORS: Assoc. Prof. Ender Peker...

CRP Graduate Student Survey

Dear graduates, we kindly invite you to participate in the Graduate Student Survey to share your feedback regarding the curriculum, course content, and thesis processes of our graduate programs...

Deadline for the Document Submission of Graduate Program Applications

Deadline for submitting portfolio, M.S. thesis, academic writing sample, thesis research proposal, publication list and publication portfolio for graduate program applications is May 26, 2025 by 5:00...

2025-2026 Graduate Program Applications for Fall Semester

Graduate applications for the Fall Semester can be made from April 2, 2025, to May 16, 2025. For the applications web page please click here. For detailed information you can visit the METU ...

Important Information Regarding Course Registrations

Dear students: Interactive Registrations and Advisor Approvals for 2024-2025 Spring Semester will be held on February 12-14. More information regarding this process can be found in the following link...

Research Assistant Recruitment Final Evaluation Result

Dear applicants, Please visit the following website to see the Research Assistant recruitment final evaluation results: https://edevletgiris.metu.edu.tr/?service_url=https://sonuc-aciklama.metu...

Research Assistant Recruitment Preliminary Evaluation Results

Dear applicants, Please visit the following website to see the Research Assistant recruitment preliminary evaluation results: https://sonuc-aciklama.metu.edu.tr/index.php?result_no=1504 Here is the...

Announcement Regarding the 2nd Supplementary Exams for Undergraduate Students who Exceeded Their Maximum Duration of Education by the End of the 2023-2024 Fall Semester

Information regarding the exam for CRP 135 Graphic Communication for Planners course is as follows: Exam date: November 15, 2024 - Friday Location of the exam: Faculty of Architecture, New...

48th Urbanism Colloquium: Destruction-Life-Urbanism, 7-9 November 2024 | Antalya

Within the framework of the November 8th, World Urbanism Day, the 48th of the Urbanism Colloquium themed "Destruction-Life-Urbanism" takes place between 7-9 November, 2024 in Antalya Cultural Center...

Orientation Program 2024

Witih the scope of the 2024 Orientation Program of METU, the program for the Faculty of Architecture will start with the meeting in the departments at 08:30 AM on September 26, 2024. For details of...

Important Information Regarding Course Registrations

Dear students: Interactive Registrations and Advisor Approvals for 2034-2025 Fall Semester will be held on September 25-27. More information regarding this process can be found in the following link...

METU Introduction Fair 2024

Within the scope of the METU Introduction Fair to be held between 18-27 July 2024, the Introduction Presentations of the Department of City and Regional Planning will start at 10:30 AM in Yüksel...

METU Alumni Day 2024

The traditional Alumni Day of METU will be held on July 6, 2024 at our campus, between 10:00-17:30. For details of the program click here. During the day, the final projects of the City and Regional...

Planning Students 12th Summer Training Camp: Application Deadline Tomorrow! (25.06.2024)

The 12th of the Planning Students Summer Training Camp, conducted by Chamber of City Planners, will be held between 20-27 July, 2024 in Pamucak, Efes/İzmir. The extended deadline for the summer camp...

Let CRP be the first! adımODTÜ: Departments Compete for Scholarships

Dear members, within the scope of the "Departments Compete for Scholarships" project organized by adımODTÜ, you can support the student scholarship fund by your online donation to our department...

Commemoration of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özcan Altaban

We lost our beloved member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özcan Altaban on May 5, 2024. The commemoration of dear Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özcan Altaban took place on May 27, 2024 Monday on 15:00 at METU, Faculty of...

Application for 2023 ilhan Tekeli Thesis Awards - Last day!

The master's or PhD theses of 2023, which are written within the framework of urbanism culture are welcomed. Application due: 15.05.2024

Instructions for the Proficiency Exam for PhD in City and Regional Planning

The updated instructions of the PhD Proficiency Exam in City and Regional Planning can be found on the "PhD in City and Regional Planning" page under the "Education" section of our website. Please...

First Additional Exam for Undergraduate Students

Find the initial annoucement document here.

Application Criteria for the PhD Program

To reach the recent application criteria of the Department of City and Regional Planning PhD Program please click here.

Master of Urban Design Interview

Information about the Master of Urban Design Programme Interview: Date: January 19, 2024 Venue: Urban Design Studio 52 Time: 09:30 AM

2022 İlhan Tekeli Thesis Awards Announced

2022 İlhan Tekeli Thesis Awards in three different categories are announced. The awards from our department are as follows: PhD Thesis Award Gülsün Duygu Bütün Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Emine...

New Ways of Living and the Creative Use of the Urban Public Space Student Idea Project Competition

Within the framework of the Ankara Urbanism Biennial 2023, a Student Idea Project Competition is held with the theme of New Ways of Living and the Creative Use of the Urban Public Space....

Ankara Urbanism Biennial | Closing Ceremony 23 November 2023

Ankara Urbanism Biennial Closing Ceremony was held on 26 November 2023 at 2:30 PM at the Ankara City Council Building.

Ankara Urbanism Biennial Events Series | 20-23 November

Detailed information about the events that took place within the scope of Ankara Urbanism Biennial, between 20-23 November 2023, can be found below. 20 November 2023 Events: New Lifestyles and...

Ankara Urbanism Biennial Events Series | 17-19 November

Detailed information about the events that took place within the scope of Ankara Urbanism Biennial, between 13-16 November 2023, can be found below. 17 November 2023 Events: ...

Symposium | 100+100 Years of Turkey: Ecological Notes

Within the scope of the events organized by TED University Faculty of Architecture and Design in the 100th Anniversary of the Republic, "100+100 Years of Turkey: Ecological Notes" is held as a...

47th Urbanism Colloquium | Day 2 & 3

The second day of the colloquium hosted a presentation named "The Effect of Design Interventions on Fuel Poverty in Urban Transformation Areas" by Assoc. Prof Dr. Anıl Şenyel Kürkçüoğlu, and the...

Ankara Urbanism Biennial Events Series | 13-16 November

Detailed information about the events that took place within the scope of Ankara Urbanism Biennial, between 13-16 November 2023, can be found below. Benim Ankaram: Bir Arada Edebiyat...

Opening Ceremony: Ankara Urbanism Biennial

The Opening Ceremony of the Ankara Urbanism Biennial, organized by İlhan Tekeli Foundation of Urbanism Culture, took place on November 13, 2023 at 3:30 PM in Ankara City Council.

47th Urbanism Colloquium | Day 1

The First Session: Disaster and Planning of the 47th Colloquium of Urbanism is conducted with the moderation of Prof. Dr. Serap Kayasü. The session hosted Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Burak Büyükcivelek...

TUPOB Competition of Graduation Projects 2023 | First Prize and Equivalent Honorable Mention for METU CRP

The results of the TUPOB Graduation Projects Competition of the City and Regional Planning Students 2023 have been announced. Students of our department are deemed for the first prize, and also...

Book Talk | Jansen and Ankara: Plans and Correspondence

Authored by Çağatay Keskinok, Irmak Yavuz Özgür and Eren Efeoğlu, "Jansen and Ankara: Plans and Correspondence" was the subject of the online Book Talk on 30.10.2023 and was moderated by...

MCP Seminar: Dr. Melike Kuş

The 5th of the seminar series of CP501 Planning Studio is held by Dr. Melike Kuş. She is a member of our department as a part-time instructor and is the Soil and Water Program Coordinator at the...

MCP | Lecture/Seminar: Ahmet Kindap & Bontje Zangerling

Within the scope of the CP501 Planning Studio Seminars, Senior Urban Specialist Ahmet Kindap and Bontje Zangerling held a lecture on World Bank's Climate and Disaster Resilient Cities Project. Venue...

Seminar and Workshop: Prof. Dr. Zhong-Ren Peng

On October 5-6, 2023 a series of seminars and workshops are conducted by Prof. Dr. Zhong-Ren Peng from the University of Florida, College of Design, Construction and Planning. Within the scope of the...

Important Information Regarding Course Registrations

Dear students, Interactive Registrations and Advisor Approvals for 2023-2024 Fall Semester will be held on September 27-29. More information regarding this process can be found in the following link...

Department Introduction Days 2023

During the METU 2023 Department Introduction Days, comprehensive information regarding the City and Regional Planning Department was given through the presentations scheduled for the 21st, 23rd, and...

Research Assistant Recruitment Final Evaluation Results

Dear applicants, Please visit the following website to see the Research Assistant recruitment final evaluation results: https://sonuc-aciklama.metu.edu.tr/index.php?result_no=832

2023 METU Alumni Day | Program of our Department

The METU Alumni Day of this year took place on Saturday, July 8, 2023 with the activities to last all day long on our campus. The Alumni of the Department of City and Regional Planning met at the...

Call for the AGORA | Planning Students Meeting

Agora is a platform where ideas are discussed, people come together for collective sharing together with cultural and social activities. The place, which formed the center of the city in ancient...

METU Faculty of Architecture Seminars: Earthquake and the Aftermath #10

The 10th of "METU Faculty of Architecture Seminars: Earthquake and the Aftermath" will be conducted by Dr. Ceren Gamze Yaşar with the presentation "The Periphery: City is What Happens When You're...

METU Faculty of Architecture Seminars: Earthquake and the Aftermath #9

The 9th of "METU Faculty of Architecture Seminars: Earthquake and the Aftermath" will be conducted by Prof. Dr. Cenk Yaltırak from Istanbul Technical University Department of Geological Engineering...

Urgent Design Studio: Shigeru Ban Conference and the Opening of "Paper Log House"

Created after the February 6 Earthquakes by the students and academic members of METU Faculty of Architecture, the Urgent Design Studio is to suggest alternative solutions for temporary living...

METU Faculty of Architecture Seminars: Earthquake and the Aftermath #8

The 8th of "METU Faculty of Architecture Seminars: Earthquake and the Aftermath" will be conducted by historian and deputy Rui Tavares with the presentation "On the Great Lisbon Earthquake (1755)"....

MCP Lecture 3: Prof. Dr. Nilgül Karadeniz

The lecture of Prof. Dr. Nilgül Karadeniz will be conducted online with the presentation "İmrahor Valley and Nature Based Solutions" in CP502 City Planning Studio (Faculty of Architecture, Annex...

METU Faculty of Architecture Seminars: Earthquake and the Aftermath #7

The 7th of "METU Faculty of Architecture Seminars: Earthquake and the Aftermath" will be conducted by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cengiz Özmen from Çankaya University, Department of Architecture with the...

METU Faculty of Architecture Seminars: Earthquake and the Aftermath #6

The 6th of "METU Faculty of Architecture Seminars: Earthquake and the Aftermath" will be conducted by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Binali Tercan from Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University, with the presentation "...

METU Faculty of Architecture Seminars: Earthquake and the Aftermath #5

The 5th of "METU Faculty of Architecture Seminars: Earthquake and the Aftermath" will be conducted by the architects from Urban.koop organization Dr. Alp Can Arısoy and Onur Atay with the...

METU Faculty of Architecture Seminars: Earthquake and the Aftermath #4

The 4th of "METU Faculty of Architecture Seminars: Earthquake and the Aftermath" will be conducted by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Meltem Şenol Balaban with the presentation "Inferences for Türkiye in Disaster...

METU Faculty of Architecture Seminars: Earthquake and the Aftermath #3

The 3rd of "METU Faculty of Architecture Seminars: Earthquake and the Aftermath" is conducted by Prof. Dr. Ali İhsan Ünay, with his presentation "Outcomes of the Earthquake: Exploring the...

METU Faculty of Architecture Seminars: Earthquake and the Aftermath #2

The 2nd of "METU Faculty of Architecture Seminars: Earthquake and the Aftermath" will be conducted by Gözde Şekercioğlu with the presentation "Designing for Solidarity: Promoting Social Cohesion and...

MCP Lecture 2: Dr. Büşra Durmaz & Dr. Cihan Erçetin

The online lecture of Dr. Büşra Durmaz and Dr. Cihan Erçetin will be conducted with their presentation "Risk Assessment and Nature Based Project Examples in Ankara" in CP502 City Planning Studio on...

View of the Union of Planning Schools of Turkey (TUPOB) on Reconstruction Processes

View of the Union of Planning Schools of Turkey (TUPOB) on Reconstruction Processes After the February 6, 2023 Earthquakes

METU Faculty of Architecture Seminars: Earthquake and the Aftermath #1

The first of "METU Faculty of Architecture Seminars: Earthquake and the Aftermath" is conducted by Assoc. Dr. Ezgi Orhan with her presentation "Planning in the Disaster Mitigation and Recovery...

MCP Lecture 1: Prof. Dr. Ela Babalık

Prof. Dr. Ela Babalık will give an online lecture on "The role of the Transport Sector in Creating Climate-Resilient and Climate-Ready Cities: An Insight to Turkey's ongoing Climate Adaptation Plan"...

Faculty Decision

24 Şubat 2023 tarihli “Olağanüstü Hal Kapsamında Yerleşme ve Yapılaşmaya İlişkin Cumhurbaşkanlığı Kararnamesi” üzerine ODTÜ Mimarlık Fakültesi Görüşü 6 Mart 2023 için tıklayın

Website Available for MCMH Stakeholders Workshop

The Stakeholders Workshop of CA18137 European Middle-Class Mass Housing (MCMH-EU) which was held in collaboration with the Department of City and Regional Planning of Middle East Technical University...

METU CRP Invites Application for One Research Assistant Position

We enthusiastically invite applications for one Research Assistant (RA) position in our Department at METU. To see the details of this job post please visit: https://ilan.memurlar.net/ilan/67458/orta...

Faculty of Architecture Graduation Ceremony Program for the 2021-2022 Academic Year

DATE: 4th of August 2022, Thursday TIME : 5:00-8:00 PM Cortege march with the participation of the faculty members and students (between the Faculty of Architecture-Faculty of Economics and...

Urban Studies 7th Congress

The Urban Studies 7th Congress "Sustainable, Livable, Accessible Housing and Living Environments", organized in partnership of the Middle East Technical University and the Institute of...

Master of City Planning website is online!

Master of City Planning website is online! On the website, information about the master program, application conditions, studio projects, resources, graduate student experiences, event calendar...

PROJECT CALL: "Towards Climate Sensitive Settlements: Let's Think About the Future Together"

Applications for 'TÜBİTAK 2237-A Grant Program for Scientific Education Activities' have been opened for the education project titled "Towards Climate Sensitive Settlements: Let's Think About the...

CRP101 Basic Design and Planning Studio website is online with a recent post on the 'Lift Me Up! A Paper Relief' assignment!

CRP101 Basic Design and Planning Studio website is online with a recent post on the 'Lift Me Up! A Paper Relief' assignment. The site, showing selected student works and events of the online...

8th of November World Town Planning Day 44th Colloquium Program is now Available!

8th of November World Town Planning Day 44th Colloquium is held by TMMOB Chamber of City Planners between 5-8 November 2020, with the theme “Crisis.” For more information about the colloquium program...

Call for Yaşayan Kentler Platformu’s National Student Idea Project

Yaşayan Kentler Platformu opened a call for a national student idea project entitled “Cities Living with their Rural Values”. For more information please click here.

Welcome Day | Freshman Orientation

An introduction program is held online between 13:30 - 15:00 on October 9, 2020, to meet our students enrolled in our university for the 2020-2021 academic year, and to introduce the department....

Coronavirus Pandemic as a Problem of Urbanization Policies

The conversation titled 'Coronavirus Pandemic as a Problem of Urbanization Policies' organized by the Public Policy Analysis Working Group held a live broadcast on May 7, 2020, at 16:00. ...

The 7th Symposium of Urban and Regional Research Network

The 7th Symposium of Urban and Regional Research Network is held on 10 September 2020 in Mersin, with the theme "TURKISH CITIES AND REGIONS 2020: CONCEPTS, THEORY OF PLANNING APPROACHES, CURRENT...

The 50th Anniversary Meeting

The 50th Anniversary meeting, which is held with the participation of the students of the City and Regional Planning Department of 1969, was realized on Monday, November 25, 2019 at 11:00 in...

International Symposium: Jansen and Ankara

Middle East Technical University (METU) Faculty of Architecture Department of City and Regional Planning, Turkish Education Association University (TEDU) Faculty of Architecture, and Çankaya...