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Study Architecture in the United Arab Emirates

Architecture programmes teach the design of buildings and spaces – studio work, construction, structures, history and theory, urban planning and increasingly sustainable and digital design.

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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Architecture and Sustainable Built Environment

    British University in Dubai (BUID) 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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  2. Master

    Architectural Engineering - 4 years (full-time) BEng (Hons), 5 years (full-time) MEng (Undergraduate)

    Heriot Watt University, Dubai Campus 🇦🇪 Dubai International Academic City, United Arab Emirates

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  3. Bachelor

    Bachelor’s of Architecture (B.Arch.)

    American University in Dubai (AUD) 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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  4. Master

    Urban and Regional Planning (Masters)

    University Paris Sorbonne Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

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  6. Other programmes

    LA, Landscape Architecture

    Michigan State University, Dubai (MSU Dubai) 🇦🇪 Dubai International Academic City, United Arab Emirates

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  7. Master

    MSc in Architectural Engineering (Master)

    United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) 🇦🇪 Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates

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  8. Undergraduate

    Architectural Engineering (Undergraduate)

    United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) 🇦🇪 Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates

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  9. Research

    Art, Design and Architecture (Research)

    Kingston University 🇦🇪 Surrey, United Arab Emirates

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  10. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Architectural Engineering

    University of Sharjah 🇦🇪 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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  11. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Interior Architecture and Design

    University of Sharjah 🇦🇪 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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  12. Other programmes

    UP, Urban Planning

    Michigan State University, Dubai (MSU Dubai) 🇦🇪 Dubai International Academic City, United Arab Emirates

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  13. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Architecture

    Abu Dhabi University 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

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  15. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (BA) Architecture

    British University in Dubai (BUID) 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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  16. Undergraduate

    School of, Architecture and Interior Design (Undergraduate)

    Canadian University of Dubai 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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  17. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Urban Planning

    Alhosn University (AHU) 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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  18. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Architecture

    Canadian University of Dubai 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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  19. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Architectural Engineering

    Alhosn University (AHU) 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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  20. Postgraduate

    Architecture and Landscape, Postgraduate course

    Kingston University 🇦🇪 Surrey, United Arab Emirates

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  21. Other programmes

    Architecture and Landscape

    Kingston University 🇦🇪 Surrey, United Arab Emirates

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  22. Undergraduate

    Architecture and Landscape (Undergraduate)

    Kingston University 🇦🇪 Surrey, United Arab Emirates

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Study Architecture in the United Arab Emirates – facts and figures

In the United Arab Emirates, 12 universities and colleges offer 25 Architecture programmes: 11 Bachelor, 3 Master and 1 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Surrey, Dubai, Dubai International Academic City and Al-Ain. Institutions with the widest choice: Kingston University, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) and Michigan State University, Dubai (MSU Dubai).

Degrees in Architecture

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Architecture builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Architecture, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Architecture programmes?

The directory lists 25 Architecture programmes at 12 institutions in the United Arab Emirates. Popular cities include Surrey, Dubai and Dubai International Academic City.

How long does it take to study Architecture?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Architecture programmes in the United Arab Emirates?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Kingston University, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Michigan State University, Dubai (MSU Dubai), University of Sharjah and Alhosn University (AHU).

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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