A 33-credit professional master's — the first of its kind in the UAE and CAA-accredited — covering planning theory, policy, urban design and a two-part capstone workshop. Prepares graduates for planning and policy leadership from local government to consultancy.
An interdisciplinary CAAD/Engineering program taught largely in blended-learning mode, culminating in a team-based capstone workshop with fieldwork, analysis and plan-making (UPL 680).
MBA and MBDA applicants take the GMAT or the AUS admission test; a statement of purpose is required for some programmes.
Graduates lead urban-growth management, urbanization policy and community development in government planning authorities, consultancies and developers.
UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) accredited
Award
Master of Urban Planning
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)
Typical Offer
Four-year bachelor's degree, minimum CGPA 3.00/4.0, IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Architecture
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Master of Urban Planning
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
AED 90,420/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu with transcripts, a CV, references and a statement of purpose where required. The graduate application fee is AED 450 + 5% VAT. AUS offers graduate assistantships to qualified applicants.