A professional five-year architecture degree focused on the built environment of the Arabian Gulf region, combining design studios, building technology and history and theory. Launched in Fall 2024.
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
30 credit hours (Semesters 1-2)
37 credit hours (Semesters 3-4)
36 credit hours (Semesters 5-6) plus Summer Internship I
36 credit hours (Semesters 7-8) plus Summer Internship II
30 credit hours (Semesters 9-10)
UAE nationals are eligible for full government sponsorship; A-Levels, IB and BTEC are accepted.
Graduates pursue careers in design studios, media, advertising, animation and the creative industries, or in freelance practice.
The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises holds NASAD substantial equivalency; Zayed University holds MSCHE and CAA institutional accreditation.
Award
Bachelor of Architecture
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
High-school graduation with the subject grades required for the major (for example 80% in Grade 12 Mathematics and English for quantitative majors).
Duration
5 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Art & Design
Campus
Abu Dhabi & Dubai
Course Type
Bachelor of Architecture
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
AED 75,000/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Education portal; others via ZU e-services), submit their documents and pay the AED 250 application fee.