As the Department of Urban Design and Landscape Architecture within the Faculty of Art and Design at Istanbul Kent University, we embarked on this exciting journey in the 2023–2024 academic year with the goal of contributing to the design of sustainable, livable, and resilient cities. With an approach that prioritizes the social, environmental, and economic sustainability of cities, we are committed to providing an educational and research environment that will make a difference in the field of contemporary urban design and landscape architecture.

At the heart of our educational approach are design studios that strongly integrate theory and practice. These studios are supported by interdisciplinary courses aimed at enhancing our students’ creative potential and critical thinking skills. We place great importance on ensuring that each of our students graduates as an urban designer and landscape architect who understands the necessity of sustainability at every scale and is aware of their social and ecological responsibilities.

In the face of global and local challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and spatial justice in cities, sustainability is not merely a design principle but a forward-looking approach to shaping the future. In this context, our curriculum is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to respond effectively to the needs of this evolving world.

We embrace a vision that sees research as an integral part of the educational process. In this regard, we are committed not only to producing academic knowledge through multidimensional national and international research projects but also to actively involving our students in these processes. We believe this will both strengthen their theoretical foundations and provide them with valuable experience in developing innovative solutions to real urban issues.

As the Department of Urban Design and Landscape Architecture, with our qualified academic staff, inspiring learning environment, and strong research infrastructure, we are dedicated to educating creative, responsible, and visionary professionals who will shape the cities of the future.