B.E. Architectural & Urban Engineering

Blending aesthetics with functionality, where innovation meets urban evolution

The Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering offers a unique interdisciplinary program rooted in ARCHITECTURE as the fundamental core. The program additionally adds on futuristic elements of four critical themes of high demand in the infrastructure sector, aligning with UAE's Vision for Sustainable Urban Development. These include – Urban Engineering & Smart Infrastructure, Computation & Digital Design, Sustainability & Environment, and Project Management & Finance. A graduate of this program will have fundamental knowledge in both architecture and urban engineering, gaining a significant edge over their peers.

Highlights of the program:

• State-of-the-art curriculum formulated after close consultation with top industry experts from prominent Architecture & Engineering firms.
• Curriculum benchmarked to achieve an exceptional similarity index with world-renowned universities, including the University of Texas at Austin, Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, among others.
• Exciting industry-led architectural projects during the program.
• Enhanced opportunities for employment in both architecture and engineering firms.

Career Pathways:

Job Roles:

• Architectural Designer
• BIM (Building Information Modelling) Specialist
• Building Design/ Structural Engineer
• HVAC Engineer
• Lighting & Acoustic Designer
• Sustainability Specialist
• Building Systems Engineer
• Façade Engineer
• Urban Planning

Prospective Hiring Areas:

• Architecture Firms
• Engineering Consultancy
• Real Estate
• Building Design Firms
• Contracting & Project Management

Higher Studies:

Students have the unique possibility to pursue higher studies in architecture, urban engineering and multiple related areas