Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering
About This Programme
Integrates architectural design with building engineering systems and structures.
Course Highlights
- ABET-accredited engineering degree
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
General Education Requirements
21 credit hours across UAEU general education themes
- Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
- Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
- Artificial Intelligence for Engineering3 credits
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- Sustainable Engineering Principles3 credits
Plus 6 credit hours of general education theme electives across Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Health and Wellness
College of Engineering Requirements
35 credit hours of shared engineering, mathematics and science foundation
- Calculus I3 credits
- Calculus II3 credits
- Calculus III3 credits
- Linear Algebra I3 credits
- Ordinary Differential Equations3 credits
- General Chemistry I3 credits
- Chemistry Lab I for Engineering1 credit
- Probability and Statistics3 credits
- General Physics I3 credits
- General Physics II3 credits
- General Physics Lab I1 credit
- General Physics Lab II1 credit
- Engineering Ethics2 credits
- Engineering Economics3 credits
Architectural Engineering Requirements
65 credit hours of core architectural engineering coursework
- Introduction to Architectural Engineering3 credits
- Analysis and Design Principles for Building Structures3 credits
- Building Construction Systems3 credits
- Introductory Building Design Studio3 credits
- Building Construction Methods and Equipment3 credits
- Intermediate Building Design Studio3 credits
- Smart Building Electrical Systems3 credits
- Building Acoustics and Illumination3 credits
- Building Engineering Systems3 credits
- History and Theories of Contemporary Architecture3 credits
- Structural Design for Buildings3 credits
- Advanced Building Construction Systems3 credits
- Integrated Building Design Studio3 credits
- Environmental Systems and Control3 credits
- Construction Project Management3 credits
- Construction Project Planning and Control3 credits
- Design and Critical Thinking in Architectural Engineering3 credits
- Statics3 credits
- Fluid Mechanics for Civil and Architectural Engineering3 credits
- Surveying for Architectural Engineering2 credits
- Mechanics of Materials3 credits
- Capstone Engineering Design Project3 credits
Internship
2 credit hours of supervised professional practice
- Internship I1 credit
- Internship II1 credit
Architecture Electives
9 credit hours (select 3 courses)
Minimum 132 credit hours to graduate
- Advanced Building Design Studio3 credits
- Building Construction Detailing3 credits
- Modeling and Simulation3 credits
- Specification and Quantity Surveying3 credits
- Selected Topics in Architecture Engineering3 credits
- Sustainable Architecture and Urban Environments in Hot Climate3 credits
- Housing and Urban Design3 credits
- Urban Planning and Infrastructure3 credits
- Construction Contracts3 credits
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in architectural and engineering practice, construction and the built-environment sector, or continue to professional licensure and postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by ABET (Engineering Accreditation Commission) and licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Architecture
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 87,813/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Higher Education portal), sit the required tests, and submit attested certificates with Ministry of Education equivalency.