Program Overview

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Bachelor of Architecture Program

The Bachelor of Architecture degree at Amity University Dubai is a comprehensive program that encompasses all levels of study and the latest futuristic and emerging areas of knowledge, learning, and research. The program aims to empower students to contribute positively to the growth and development of cities worldwide.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Architecture degree provides a strong foundation in architectural principles, readying students with the vision to create sustainable and modern environments that enhance the world around us. The program covers a wide range of topics, including building construction, architectural history, environmental science in architecture, computer applications in architecture, architectural design studio, interior design (architecture), and more.

Program Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Architecture program, graduates will be able to:

• Acquire and apply knowledge of principles of design, theories of architecture, history, culture, related art, technology, and human sciences.
• Implement knowledge based on the relationships between people, buildings, ecosystem, and employ research to arrive at design solutions with iterative processes.
• Demonstrate ability to prepare design briefs and develop proposals that respond to the local, regional, and global context.
• Produce designs that illustrate knowledge of structural design, building services, construction techniques, and information and communications technology into the building design proposal.
• Translate and present design ideas, proposals using graphical skills, architectural models, in verbal and written formats.
• Work independently and in multidisciplinary teams whose members together provide leadership, take responsibility, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• Demonstrate design considering all requirements including regulations, building codes, economic aspects, site factors, and other constraints.
• Evaluate, select, and execute design with computer-aided tools to create and communicate appropriate, accurate, and speedy design solutions.
• Acquire and integrate new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies and concepts from other allied disciplines.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the standards and ethical issues of professional practice.

Program Completion Requirements

For program completion requirements, refer to the Undergraduate Program Completion Requirements Policy.

Career Outcomes

A Bachelor of Architecture degree opens doors to various specializations and promising careers, such as:

• Architect
• Urban Planner
• Product Designer

Program Structure

The program is structured over five years, with the following courses:

Year 1

• ARCH 100 Design Fundamentals in Architecture (3 credits)
• ARCH 115 History of Architecture (3 credits)
• PHYS 110 Physics for Architects (3 credits)
• ARCH 105 Architectural Graphics (3 credits)
• ENGL 102 English for Academic Writing (3 credits)
• GENE 120 Islamic Culture (3 credits)
• CSCI 100 Computer Applications I (3 credits)
• MATH 115 Applied Mathematics (3 credits)
• ARCH 120 Architectural Design Studio I (4 credits)
• COMM 105 Public Speaking (3 credits)
• ARAB 102 Arabic Language (3 credits)

Year 2

• ARCH 200 Building Construction I (3 credits)
• ARCH 205 Architectural Design Studio II (5 credits)
• CSCI 220 Computer Applications II (3 credits)
• CIVL 205 Theory of Structures I (3 credits)
• GENE 210 UAE Studies (3 credits)
• ARCH 215 Climate Responsive Architecture (3 credits)
• ARCH 220 Architectural Design Studio III (5 credits)
• ARCH 225 Building Construction II (3 credits)
• CSCI 225 Computer Applications III (3 credits)
• CIVL 210 Theory of Structures II (3 credits)

Year 3

• ARCH 300 Architectural Design Studio IV (5 credits)
• ARCH 305 Building Services and Engineering: Water Supply and Sanitation (3 credits)
• CIVL 235 Theory of Structures III (3 credits)
• ARCH 310 Building Construction III (3 credits)
• ARCH 315 Environment Science in Architecture (3 credits)
• ARCH 320 Architectural Design Studio V (5 credits)
• CIVL 200 Surveying (3 credits)
• ARCH 325 Building Services and Engineering: Electrical and Mechanical (3 credits)
• ARID 330 Research Paradigms (3 credits)
• ARCH 405 Architectural Professional Practice (3 credits)
• INTE 200 Internship I (2 credits)

Year 4

• GENE 440 Ethics and Professional Responsibility (3 credits)
• ARCH 400 Architectural Design Studio VI (5 credits)
• ARCH 335 Landscape Architecture (3 credits)
• ARCH 410 Building Services and Engineering: Firefighting and Automation (3 credits)
• GENE 340 Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (3 credits)
• Major Elective 1 (3 credits)
• ARCH 415 Urban Design Studio (5 credits)
• ARCH 420 Working Drawings (3 credits)
• INTE 300 Internship II (2 credits)

Year 5

• Major Elective 2 (3 credits)
• ARCH 500 Major Project I (5 credits)
• ARCH 505 Project Management in Built Environment (3 credits)
• ARCH 510 Estimation, Costing and Specifications (3 credits)
• Open Elective 1 (3 credits)
• Major Elective 3 (3 credits)
• Major Elective 4 (3 credits)
• ARCH 515 Major Project II (5 credits)

Admission Requirements

Entry to the School of Engineering, Architecture, and Interior Design undergraduate programs requires students to have attained the General Education Secondary School Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent. The following criteria must be met for entry into the programs:

• English Language Requirements:
  • Students from non-MoE curricula that are taught in English are exempt from providing English Language proficiency evidence.
  • Students from non-MoE curricula taught in a language other than English must demonstrate proficiency through international standardized tests (IELTS 5 and above or its established equivalent).
  • Students from the MoE Curriculum must prove their proficiency through High School English grades, which should not be less than 80%.
• Conditional admission can be allowed for not achieving the English proficiency scores for students from both non-MoE curricula taught in any other language other than English as well as those from MoE curricula.

Program-Specific Requirements

For Bachelor of Architecture:

• High School Requirements: Students must have achieved a 60% average in their Secondary School Certificate (Grade 12) in the UAE Ministry of Education (MOE) curriculum or its equivalent.
• A design-based creative aptitude test is required, in addition to the minimum high school average.
• Conditional Admission: Students with a high school average below 60% may be granted conditional admission.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Architecture degree is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of UAE's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Accreditation is valid until 15th June 2028.

Faculty

The program is led by:

• Mr. Abraham K Samuel, Associate Professor The faculty includes:
• Dr. Ashok Ganapathy Iyer, Associate Professor
• Dr. Bhopendra Singh, Associate Professor
• Dr. Dinesh Chand, Associate Professor
• Professor Ishu Sharma, Associate Professor
• Dr. Swaroop Ramaswamy Pillai, Associate Professor
• Dr. Ved Prakash Mishra, Associate Professor
• Dr. Vinod Kumar Shukla, Associate Professor
• Dr. Sarath Raj, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Apurv Yadav, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Efstratios Ntantis, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Ramesh Vandanapu, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Siddharth Sudhakaran, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Vishal Naranje, Associate Professor
• Mr. Deepak Tulsiram Patil, Assistant Professor
• Ms. Vidya P Mohanan, Lecturer
• Ms. Reshmi S Nair, Lecturer
• Ms. Salma Al Zahabi, Lecturer
• Dr. Steffy Sara Varghese, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Ziaurrahman Azmi, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Nawal Mohamed, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Lamiaa Adel Shaheen, Assistant Professor

Tuition Fees

• Total Credit Hours: 162
• Duration: 5 Years
• Fee Per Credit (AED/USD): AED 2,200 / USD 605
• Class Commencement: February 2026, September 2026