The Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the ITU Faculty of Architecture has, since its establishment, been a pioneering institution that has led and shaped planning education and the planning profession in Türkiye. The Department’s vision is to be a respected, innovative, competitive, and leading unit at both national and international levels across education, research, and professional practice.

As part of a research university, the Department continuously strives to further enhance the quality of planning education as well as its research and practice-oriented work. With an inter-institutional, interdisciplinary, and international approach, the Department produces original and high-quality knowledge; is recognized and able to compete nationally and internationally; and connects its deep-rooted legacy with contemporary initiatives. Through its innovative, respected, creative, and productive academic staff, it reflects an identity that translates knowledge into societal value in the public interest.