Overview

The Architectural Engineering (Hons) B.Eng course from Heriot-Watt University Dubai is a grounding in mathematics and building science as well as an understanding of the management and professional practices that form the knowledge base and skills of the modern architectural engineering professional.

The programme is structured around three main themes:

Energy and sustainability of buildings
Systems and whole building design
Human behaviour and interaction with buildings.

With a focus on designing the buildings and cities for the future:

Buildings that use less energy
Zero emission
Climate change
Renewable energy

Employability

Graduates from the Architectural Engineering programme can expect to find jobs in: Sustainability Engineering Companies; Building Design Consultancies; Multinational architectural / construction companies; Building services and engineering companies; and Government organisations. Some of our current graduates work with Emirates Green Building Council, Johnson Controls, Buro Happold, WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff Engineering Services.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Laboratory Project
Electrical and Lighting Services for Buildings
Thermal Performance Studies
Design Software Applications
Environmental Technology and Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

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More details

Most students apply 6–10 months in advance of their chosen intake. We can accept applications up until 3 weeks before the start of each intake.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Architecture Civil Engineering & Construction General Engineering & Technology 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

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCE A-Level - CCC (or AABB at AS-Level)
CBSE/Other Indian Boards - 65%.
American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70% + SAT I – 1000 (500 English and 500 Math)
Tawjihiyya - 80% or Elite/Advance - 75%
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points (3 HL – including Maths and Physics, and 3 SL)
BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - MMM
FBISE grade 12 or equivalent - 70%
Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) - Grades of 5 in every subject + IELTS 6.0
French Baccalaureate - 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
Lebanese Baccalaureate - 80% or 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
Foundation year - Successful completion of Heriot-Watt University Degree Entry Programme (Engineering) with a CCCC.
Gaokao - 65% overall score including compulsory subjects
Compulsory subjects to include Mathematics, Physics and English.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

79100 AED / year

≈ 79100 AED / year
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Citizens or residents

79100 AED / year

≈ 79100 AED / year

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

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