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Architectural Engineering Program

Program Overview

The Architectural Engineering Program at Jeddah International College (JIC) aims to deliver specialized professionals to serve the best economic, cultural, and creative developments for both male and female students. The program prepares students to meet contemporary challenges while combining architectural creativity with engineering skills, providing a strong foundation for practical and sustainable solutions. With a focus on technical knowledge and the use of advanced technologies, students are equipped to succeed in the field of architectural engineering and contribute to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's growth and development.

Program Details

• Program name: BSc in Architectural Engineer
• Credit hours: 139 Hours
• Study language: English
• Program length: 4 Years
• Study mode: On-campus
• Learning mode: Theoretical & Practical
• Accreditation: Accredited by the Ministry of Education

Program Goals

• Enhance the quality of architectural education by promoting research, critical thinking, and practical application.
• Equip emerging architects with the skills and values needed for a lifelong commitment to professional practice that is both responsive and responsible to the needs of society, culture, and the environment.
• Establish partnerships with scientific and professional organizations at the local, regional, and international levels to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Prepare the graduates to engage with architectural practice and profession through comprehensive and cognitive knowledge in environment and ecology, socio-cultural conditions, construction techniques, drafting, detailing and building standards, designing practice processes and theories, programming, and building science.

Career Opportunities

• Architectural Engineer
• Façade Engineer
• BIM Manager/ Coordinator
• Sustainability Consultant
• Fire Protection Engineer
• Energy Modeler
• Lighting Designer
• Structural Engineer (Buildings)
• HVAC Engineer
• Acoustical Consultant
• MEP Coordinator
• Design Manager
• Preconstruction Manager
• Project Manager
• Construction Manager
• Site Engineer
• Facilities Manager
• Forensic Engineer

Study Plan

1st Year

• Semester 1:
  • MATH 101: Calculus I
  • ENG 102: Technical Writing
  • COMM 101: Communication Skills
  • ARE 101: History of Architecture
  • PHYS 101: General Physics
  • IE 261: Engineering Graphics
• Semester 2:
  • MATH 102: Calculus II
  • ARAB 101: Arabic I
  • IE 201: Introduction to Engineering Design I
  • ARE 120: Architectural Graphics
  • ARE 132: Building Materials
  • ISLS 101: Islamic Studies I

2nd Year

• Semester 3:
  • MATH 207: Calculus III for Engineers
  • ARE 231: Statics
  • ARE 232: Geotechnical Engineering
  • ARE 220: Computer Applications in Building Design
  • ARE 234: Surveying
  • ARE 201: Architectural Design I
• Semester 4:
  • ARE 240: Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
  • MATH 241: Linear Algebra
  • MATH 204: Differential Equations I
  • ARE 235: Structural Analysis
  • ARE 241: Fundamentals of Electrical Circuits
  • ARE 202: Architectural Design II

3rd Year

• Semester 5:
  • ARE 330: Construction Systems
  • ARE 343: Building Mechanical Systems
  • ARE 333: Reinforced Concrete Design
  • ARE 332: Structural Mechanics
  • ARE 301: Architectural Design III
  • GEE XXX: General Education Elective
• Semester 6:
  • ARE 334: Design of Steel Structures
  • ARE 342: Fluid Mechanics
  • ARE 345: Architectural Acoustics
  • ARE 344: Building Illumination
  • STAT 301: Probability and Statistics
  • ARE 302: Architectural Design IV
• Summer:
  • ARE 390: Summer Training

4th Year

• Semester 7:
  • ARE 441: Design of Electrical Systems for Buildings
  • ARE 491: Senior Design Project I
  • ARE 442: Building Information Modeling
  • ARE 445: Principles of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
  • ARE 431: Building Economy
  • ARE XXX: Major Elective
• Semester 8:
  • ARE 420: Working Drawings
  • ARE 492: Senior Design Project II
  • ARE 432: Construction Project Management
  • ARE 412: Professional Ethics
  • ARE XXX: Major Elective

Admission Requirements

• High school score: 80% & Above
• Mandatory Qualifications:
  • The Certificate Equivalency Letter from the Ministry of Education must be provided in case the student obtained a high school certificate from outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • The student must pass the English placement test and any other tests determined by the college as one of the admission requirements.
  • The student must not be registered in another university or college.
  • The student must be medically fit.

Tuition Fees

• Registration fees: 1200
• English test fees: 100
• Tuition fees: 1,750 / Hour
• Average fees for one semester: 26,000

Faculty Members

• Dr. Abdullah Tameem: Head of the Engineering Department Assistant Professor
• Dr. Ragab Khalil: Associate Professor