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Architecture, B.Arch.

  • Application Deadline
  • 60 months
    Duration

About

The Mission of the Bachelor of Architecture program is to prepare highly qualified graduates for employment in the building industry. Students will be educated in the fundamental skills and knowledge of architecture, while integrating history and theory, as well as technological, digital, artistic, socio-cultural, legal, and financial dimensions. The program will promote professional ethical values, cultural diversity, and contextual and environmental awareness.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • More details:
    • Fall semester: Submission of late applications through July/August
    • Spring semester: Submission of late applications through December/January
  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 60 months
  • Credits
    166 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Upon completion of the B.Arch., students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a multidimensional, comprehensive and integrative approach to design;
  • Produce design that integrates building technology, construction, systems, and materials in a creative and original manner;
  • Produce design that demonstrates knowledge in history and theory of architecture;
  • Produce design that acknowledges and integrates the human, sociocultural, and economic aspects at the local, regional, and global levels;
  • Produce design that demonstrates awareness, concern, and understanding of the physical context, as well as environmental issues;
  • Demonstrates an understanding of architectural practice in administrative, financial, and legal terms and observes ethical standards;
  • Demonstrate the ability to produce and present architectural designs by communicating clearly and effectively in oral, written and graphical forms, as well as in advanced digital software and media.

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    79

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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  • Minimum required score:

    550

    The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.

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  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

  • An official high school/secondary school certificate or its equivalent as approved by the Ministry of Education and an official attested high school/secondary school transcript (academic record) covering the last three years and reflecting a good academic standard. Required averages vary by school systems. Students should consult an AUD Admissions Coordinator for pertinent requirements.
  • Equivalency letter is also required from the appropriate authority of the UAE Ministry of Education following the referring educational zone for students who graduated from the UAE or the UAE Ministry of Education for students who graduated from outside the UAE.

 

Tuition Fee

  • International Applies to you

    1057 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 1057 USD per credit and a duration of 60 months.

  • National Applies to you

    1057 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 1057 USD per credit and a duration of 60 months.
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Living costs for Dubai

  • 5300 - 9200 AED/month
    Living Costs

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

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