Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor in Geography and Planning is a three-year program offered by Sorbonne University and taught by internationally renowned academics at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. This exclusive program combines a solid foundation in physical, human, and regional geography with opportunities for in-depth study in other social and natural sciences.

Program Objectives

The program aims to provide students with the scientific knowledge, concepts, and methodologies necessary to fully understand all aspects of the modern world and create links between academic knowledge and the challenges of sustainable development, both locally and globally.

Program Structure

The program is designed to emphasize professional experience, offering numerous internship opportunities, both locally and internationally, in fields such as urban planning, sustainable development, risk management, and territorial expertise.

First Two Years

The first two years focus on the Earth's environment (relief, hydrography, and climate) and societal spaces (from culture to economy).

Third Year

The third year allows students to consolidate their skills through case studies (Asia, Middle East, and Europe) and thematic courses (risks, logistics and transport, humanitarian issues, and urban planning).

Professional Tools

Students are trained in the use and application of professional mapping and data management tools, including remote sensing, statistical data processing, and geographic information systems. A computer lab and individual tutoring sessions are available to support their learning.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to understand major territorial issues, such as the environmental impacts of societies, urban planning, sustainable development, social inequalities, economic and tourist development, and heritage protection.

Accreditation

The program follows the European ECTS system, and the degree is awarded by Sorbonne University. It is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the United Arab Emirates.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the three-year program are 215,100 AED, including administrative fees.

Language of Instruction

The language of instruction is French.

Program Duration

The program duration is three years.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for the January 2026 intake is January 16, 2026, and for the September 2026 intake, applications open on December 1, 2025, and close on August 21, 2026.

Faculty

The program is taught by internationally renowned academics, including:

• Stephane Desruelles, Associate Professor
• Lotfi Lahmar, Assistant Professor
• Kosmas Pavlopoulos, Professor

Contact

For more information about the program, please refer to the university's official resources.

Additional Programs

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi offers a range of other programs, including:

• Master Urban Planning and Development Innovation and Sustainability
• Master History of Art and Museums
• License History Specialization: International Relations
• Master Sociological Research Applied
• Bi-License Philosophy and Sociology
• Master Marketing, Communication, and Media
• Business and Foreign Languages
• Law, Economics, and Management

Research Areas

The university has various research centers and institutes, including:

• Centre for Heritage and Materials Science
• Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Policies
• Centre for Environment and Sustainable Development
• Ocean Institute
• Centre for Societies, Cultures, Cities, and Arts in a Global World
• Centre for Humanities, Languages, and Education
• Centre for Mathematical, Statistical, and Data Science Research
• Centre for Health and Care Policies

University Overview

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is a university located on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as continuing education and research opportunities. The university is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.