Bachelor in Geography and Planning

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About This Programme

A three-year French-taught Licence in geography and planning covering environment, territories and GIS, awarded by Sorbonne Universite.

Course Highlights

Combines physical environment with the spatial dynamics of societies.
Technical training in cartography, remote sensing and GIS.
Internships, field visits and a Year-3 overseas study trip.
Degree awarded by Sorbonne Universite.

What You'll Study

A three-year French-taught Licence building foundations in the Earth's environment and the spatial dynamics of societies, with strong technical training in cartography, remote sensing and GIS. Includes internships, field visits and a Year-3 overseas study trip; awarded by Sorbonne Universite.

Year 1 (Licence 1)

Grandes questions actuelles en geographie (GEOG-120)5 credits
Analyse de documents geographiques (GEOG-119)5 credits
Fonctionnement du systeme Terre (GEOG-117)4 credits
Environnements littoraux (GEOG-121)4 credits
Repartition et dynamiques des populations (GEOG-118)4 credits
Repartition et evolution des climats (GEOG-123)5 credits
Reliefs et paysages terrestres (GEOG-125)5 credits
Initiation a la cartographie numerique (GEOG-221)4 credits

Year 2 (Licence 2)

Dynamiques et evolution du relief (GEOG-217)4 credits
Repartition et gestion des ressources en eau (GEOG-219)4 credits
Agriculture et ressources alimentaires (GEOG-220)4 credits
Amenagement urbain (GEOG-218)4 credits
CAO/DAO (GEOG-221)3 credits
Analyse statistique des donnees geographiques (GEOG-222)3 credits
Enjeux de la transition environnementale (GEOG-226)4 credits
Geopolitique et geostrategie du monde actuel (GEOG-227)4 credits

Year 3 (Licence 3)

Changements environnementaux sur le temps long (GEOG-324)4 credits
Risques et societes (GEOG-318)4 credits
Planification et projet urbains (GEOG-319)4 credits
Reseaux de transport et mobilites (GEOG-321)4 credits
Mondes musulmans (GEOG-320)4 credits
SIG niveau 2 (GEOG-329)3 credits
Stage de terrain (GEOG-330)3 credits
Humanitaire et developpement (GEOG-332)4 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: French Baccalaureate with a minimum average of 12/20 or an equivalent qualification with 12 years of schooling.

Selective admission; a SUAD entrance test may apply.

Careers

Leads to careers in urban planning, sustainable development, geopolitics, tourism, and transport and logistics, or a Master in Urban Planning and Development.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and the French Ministry of Higher Education (HCERES); the degree is awarded by Sorbonne Universite.

Programme Details

Award

Licence (Bachelor), 180 ECTS

Start Date

September (annual intake)

Typical Offer

French Baccalaureate 12/20 or equivalent; French B2

Duration

3 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Geography & Planning

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 71,700/yr

Apply online at sorbonne.ae. Non-refundable application fee of AED 200. Deadline in late August (21 August 2026) for the September intake.

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Next intakes

Sep

What You'll Study

Year 1 (Licence 1)

Grandes questions actuelles en geographie (GEOG-120)5 credits
Analyse de documents geographiques (GEOG-119)5 credits
Fonctionnement du systeme Terre (GEOG-117)4 credits
Environnements littoraux (GEOG-121)4 credits
Repartition et dynamiques des populations (GEOG-118)4 credits
Repartition et evolution des climats (GEOG-123)5 credits
Reliefs et paysages terrestres (GEOG-125)5 credits
Initiation a la cartographie numerique (GEOG-221)4 credits

Year 2 (Licence 2)

Dynamiques et evolution du relief (GEOG-217)4 credits
Repartition et gestion des ressources en eau (GEOG-219)4 credits
Agriculture et ressources alimentaires (GEOG-220)4 credits
Amenagement urbain (GEOG-218)4 credits
CAO/DAO (GEOG-221)3 credits
Analyse statistique des donnees geographiques (GEOG-222)3 credits
Enjeux de la transition environnementale (GEOG-226)4 credits
Geopolitique et geostrategie du monde actuel (GEOG-227)4 credits

Year 3 (Licence 3)

Changements environnementaux sur le temps long (GEOG-324)4 credits
Risques et societes (GEOG-318)4 credits
Planification et projet urbains (GEOG-319)4 credits
Reseaux de transport et mobilites (GEOG-321)4 credits
Mondes musulmans (GEOG-320)4 credits
SIG niveau 2 (GEOG-329)3 credits
Stage de terrain (GEOG-330)3 credits
Humanitaire et developpement (GEOG-332)4 credits