Overview

Key facts

The Mission of the Architecture program at American University in Dubai is to prepare highly qualified graduates for employment in the building industry, who are ready to embrace the digital environment.

Students will be critical thinkers and life-long learners educated in the fundamental skills and knowledge of architecture, while being able to creatively integrate history and theory, as well as digital, artistic, socio-cultural, technological, environmental, legal, and financial dimensions. Furthermore, the program will promote professional ethical values and cultural diversity.

Goals

Prepare critical thinkers, who analyze, design, and communicate effectively.
Prepare students who integrate the human, physical, economic, and environmental dimensions of architectural design using the latest technology.
Prepare graduates who are technically, ethically, and legally prepared to embrace the profession of architecture.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Architectural Design Studio

History and Theory of Architecture

Precalculus for Architecture

Physics

Materials and Methods of Construction

Structural Analysis

Structural Design

Environmental and Building Service Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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79

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Credits

166 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Architecture View 14 other Bachelors in Architecture in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An official attested high school/secondary school transcript covering the last three years and reflecting a good academic standard.
Passport photocopy with validity page (and Ethbara page for UAE nationals)
Photocopy UAE Residency Visa
Photocopy Emirates ID (both sides)
Army Exemption Letter (for UAE nationals)

Completed Health History Form. This form must be signed and stamped by a Physician.

Non-refundable application fee of AED
Students should demonstrate the minimal standards of proficiency in the English language

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

103030 AED / year

≈ 103030 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

103030 AED / year

≈ 103030 AED / year

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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