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Architecture Program

The Architecture Program at King Salman International University is designed to deliver highly qualified graduates who can understand and analyze the cultural values of the community and create effective and flexible state-of-the-art solutions to meet community needs considering the country's comprehensive development plans.

Program Details

• Courses: 56 Courses
• Duration: 10 Semesters
• Language: English
• Seats: Available
• Credit Hours: 165 Cr.Hrs
• Department: Architecture

Program Description

The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the field of architecture. It focuses on developing students' understanding of design problems, methods of construction, and specifications of raw materials, building materials, and finishes. The program also emphasizes the importance of generating innovative architectural ideas that take into account social, economic, and environmental dimensions.

Graduate Attributes

Graduates of the Architecture Program will be able to:

• Understand design problems with their social, functional, and technological dimensions.
• Understand methods of construction and specifications of raw materials, building materials, and finishes.
• Generate innovative architectural ideas that take into account social, economic, and environmental dimensions.
• Keep pace with scientific and technological advances in the profession and related disciplines.
• Apply building requirements, laws, and codes in their own designs.
• Prepare preliminary and executive studies and drawings, tender documents, supervision of implementation, cost control, and project management.

Learning Outcomes

The program is designed to achieve the following learning outcomes:

• Developing the graduates' knowledge to conserve architectural heritage.
• Training graduates to deal efficiently with all aspects of the design process.
• Developing the graduates' abilities to deal with tourism areas.
• Developing the graduates' ability to engage with different disciplines, besides architecture, that could be relevant to their work.

Job Opportunities

The Architecture Program leads to various job opportunities, including:

• Architectural Designer: Work with clients to design and develop architectural designs and models.
• Project Architect: Oversee the design and construction of a project, ensuring that it meets the client's requirements.
• Interior Designer: Design interior spaces for residential, commercial, and public buildings.
• Landscape Architect: Work with city government and community organizations to plan and develop cities and their spaces, considering the impact on the natural resilient environment.
• Sustainability Consultant: Work with clients to create environmentally sustainable and green buildings.
• Construction Manager: Oversee the construction of a project, coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Technical Office Architectural Engineer: Work closely with architects, construction managers, and other engineers to ensure that the project meets all architectural and engineering specifications and budget.
• Heritage Conservationist: Preserve, propose, and apply the correct intervention within heritage sites and heritage buildings.
• 3D Hard-Model Maker: Create and present physical models of digital designs using various materials and techniques.

Curriculum

The curriculum of the Architecture Program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in architecture. It includes a wide range of courses that cover various aspects of architecture, including design, construction, history, and theory.

Tuition Fees

• Egyptians: 75,900 EGP
• Non-Egyptians: 5,500 USD

Instructors

The program is taught by a team of experienced instructors, including:

• Dalia Abd-ElAziz Elsorady, Professor
• Sahar Morsy, Professor
• Rasha Sayed Mahmoud, Assistant Professor
• Medhat Shaban, Assistant Professor
• Kamal Ahmed, Assistant Professor
• Sammar Zain Allam, Assistant Professor
• Mohammad Youssef, Assistant Lecturer
• Islam Ashraf, Teaching Assistant
• Ethar Dorgham, Teaching Assistant
• Sara Abd El Bary, Teaching Assistant

FAQs

• What is the Architecture Program? The Architecture Program is a specialized educational program that qualifies students for an architectural career.
• How long does it take to complete the Architecture Program? A bachelor's degree currently takes 5 years to complete.
• What are the available international activities offered by the Architecture Program? Internationalization includes research cross-cultural collaborations, student exchange programs, inviting international professors, scholars, and professionals for teaching, international workshops, and sessions, in addition to international conferences hosting and organization.
• Are there any specializations available in the Architecture Program? Yes, the Architecture Program offers specializations in areas such as sustainable design, heritage conservation, ecotourism, and project management, where students can choose to focus their studies on a specific area of interest within the field of architecture.
• Does the program offer any type of field training to prepare the student for the labor market? The field training is emphasized in several mandatory courses within the curriculum to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Field training courses provide students with the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, learn about different design approaches and construction techniques, gain hands-on experience, develop practical skills, and understand the challenges of the architecture profession and build a network of contacts within the industry.
• What are the prerequisites for the Architecture Faculty enrollment? Enrollment prerequisites include a recognized high school diploma or equivalent, completion of certain math and science courses, and passing the admission exam.
• What is the minimum score required for Faculty admission? The minimum score for admission to the Architecture Program changes annually according to the Egyptian Universities Admission Coordination Office requirements for the Egyptian General Secondary school certificate (Thanawyia Amaa) and AlAzhar, Arab, and foreign certificates equivalent.
• Is students' on-campus accommodation available? Students' on-campus accommodation is available at three campuses.
• Does the Faculty accept technical diploma students? No, the faculty does not accept technical diplomas, but the university has a field of Technological industries at the El Tur Branch.