Program Overview

Introduction to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sustainable Architecture Engineering

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sustainable Architecture Engineering is a postgraduate program designed for individuals who possess a B.Sc. degree and a M.Sc. degree in a relevant engineering and technology specialization. The degrees should be obtained from an Egyptian university or any other academic institution recognized by the Supreme Council of Universities (SCU) in Egypt.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the Ph.D. program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Possess a B.Sc. degree and a M.Sc. degree in the same relevant engineering and technology specialization.
• The B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees should be obtained from an Egyptian university or any other academic institution recognized by the Supreme Council of Universities (SCU) in Egypt.

Research Areas

The Ph.D. program in Sustainable Architecture Engineering offers the following research areas:

• Track-01: Energy Efficient Buildings & Indoor Environment
• Track-02: Green Material and Construction
• Track-03: Human-centered design and Participatory approach
• Track-04: Sustainable Urban Design and Urban Microclimate Studies
• Track-05: Smart Sustainable Heritage Conservation, and digitalization
• Track-06: Generative Design and Artificial Intelligence in Data driven Architecture approaches

Entrance Examination

All applicants must pass the Sarch graduate entrance examination, which evaluates both fundamental and specialized knowledge. The exam consists of two main sections:

• A. Core Subject: Includes general architecture and built environment topics.
• B. Specialized program area: Includes topics related to sustainability, eco-green architecture, and building systems.