Vision
Leadership and excellence in engineering sciences and technology at local and international levels.
Mission
The Architecture and Urban Planning Department aims to provide outstanding architectural education at an international level, enabling excellence, competitiveness and creativity in the design of efficient buildings and structures. It pursues quality through a stimulating learning environment and community engagement, with a focus on research and sustainable development that meets society’s needs.
Values
Quality, transparency, cooperation, teamwork and respect for time.
Objectives
- Provide outstanding education through modern, continuously developed curricula that meet market needs.
- Advance sustainable development through education, research and active community development.
- Build local and international partnerships with universities and research institutions to exchange knowledge and expertise.
- Develop a thorough understanding of engineering foundations, principles, building systems and technology.
- Build awareness of contemporary global issues and sensitivity toward the environment and world cultures.
- Develop flexible professional services and a comprehensive understanding of the construction industry.
- Develop effective community engagement, communication and leadership skills.
Student Support
- Academic advising: advisers guide students throughout their studies, helping them choose appropriate academic options, adapt to university life, improve academic skills, understand regulations, and make informed academic and career decisions.
- Psychological support: the Student Activities Office organizes sports, cultural and recreational activities that encourage social interaction and ease academic pressures, and arranges guidance with mental health specialists when needed.
- Support for students with disabilities: the university works to provide inclusive academic and service facilities, appropriate classroom accommodations and academic support in coordination with relevant bodies.
- Digital library: students and faculty have access to books, journals, periodicals and international databases supporting study and research through the university’s online platform around the clock.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for the bachelor’s degree must hold a general or specialized secondary school certificate, or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field. Admission preference takes account of secondary school grades. The department may hold an entrance examination when necessary. Equivalence and transfer applications from public or private universities, institutes or higher institutes are considered by the university’s scientific committee.
Registration
- Registration takes place during the week before teaching begins each semester and must be completed during that period.
- The program follows a closed semester study system.
- A student receiving two consecutive warnings because the cumulative average falls below 1.6 points must repeat the current semester.
- A student may register for no more than two outstanding courses in one semester. If more than two remain incomplete, the student must repeat the relevant semester for those courses.
- Registration is not permitted for students whose overall average is below 0.6 out of 10 in two of the first four semesters, students with four or more warnings, or students in their eleventh semester.
- Academic departments review and approve registration cards and send them to the Academic Affairs and Examinations Office within two weeks after registration closes, with lists of registered students’ names and registration numbers.
Late Registration and Suspension of Enrollment
- A student who misses registration may explain the circumstances to the Department Head for a decision. Registration is not permitted more than fifteen days after the registration period begins.
- A student unable to register must apply to the Department Council to suspend enrollment for that semester and explain the reasons.
- Enrollment may be suspended for up to two semesters with the departmental Registrar’s agreement and approval from Academic Affairs and Examinations.
Allocation to Academic Departments
Before registration, the scientific committee establishes allocation rules, taking account of departmental capacity, completion of at least 29 credit units before specialization, and the requirement that the student have no academic warning.
Transfers from Other Institutions
Students may transfer from equivalent faculties or recognized public or private universities subject to these conditions:
- No previous dismissal from a university or faculty for academic or disciplinary reasons.
- Certified documents must be submitted at least one month before the semester starts, showing credits, course details and descriptions, and grades. They are forwarded to the Program Director.
- The university’s scientific committee, comprising faculty representatives from different departments, decides on transfer applications and submits its decisions to the Program Director for approval.
- The Department Council sets transfer thresholds each semester in line with departmental capacity.
Transfers between Departments
- The receiving department must have capacity.
- Applicants are ranked according to their overall average.
- A transfer must not result in the loss of more than six credit units.
- A student may change specialization only once during the period of study.
- The University Council may amend interdepartmental transfer requirements each semester where needed.
Examinations and Assessment
Semester examinations comprise partial examinations during the semester and final examinations for each course during its last two weeks.
- 60%: semester work, including practical and theoretical tests, assignments, research and other activities.
- 40%: the final semester examination.
The program’s Scientific Council may amend these proportions at the relevant department’s request. Any change must be made no later than one month before the semester in which the course is taught.
Graduate Attributes
- Professional ability to apply technical and managerial skills to the planning, design, construction, operation or maintenance of infrastructure; analyze and design systems; select project methods and materials; estimate project costs; and manage technical activities supporting engineering projects.
- Communication skills across spoken, written, visual and graphical media, as a team member or leader, enabling effective participation in the profession and community.
- Understanding of professionalism, ethics, quality, public policy, safety and sustainability, supporting leadership of professional teams and responsible engineering solutions.
- Commitment to continuing education and lifelong learning, with attention to contemporary issues.
- Ability to participate in community life and seek leadership roles in professional associations and community organizations.