Bachelor of Architecture Engineering

The Department of Bachelor of Architecture Engineering at IAU-UAE branch is dedicated to fostering the next generation of architectural professionals who will shape the knowledge-oriented built environment with imagination, creativity, innovation, and sustainability. With a focus on rigorous academics, hands-on learning experiences, and interdisciplinary collaboration, our department provides students with a comprehensive and interactive education that prepares them for successful careers in architecture and related fields.

Program Aims

The Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering at the IAU-UAE Branch program aims to present a combination package of many architectural subjects. The program aims consist of presenting a series of skills and valuable knowledge.

The program aims to prepare the graduates to engage with architectural practice and profession through comprehensive and cognitive knowledge of environment and ecology, socio-cultural conditions, construction techniques, drafting, detailing and building standards, designing practice processes and theories, programming, and building science.

The program aims to inform students about design and construction through a teamwork-oriented study approach regarding the environment, ecology, socio-cultural values, and ethics in architecture, research, and sustainable changes.

The program aims to develop students’ analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, critical thinking abilities, communicative skills, practical skills, and conceptual skills in various contexts and conditions in architecture.

Course Objectives

The Bachelor of Architecture Engineering is a pre-professional course designed to ensure our graduates have the competencies necessary to gain admission to the Master of Architecture and equivalent courses in design fields. Core units within the program develop rigorous and creative thinking and provide a grounding in sustainable and ethical practice. General Electives enable you to design your portfolio and skillset, allowing entry into careers and pathways in your field of interest.

Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

The Bachelor of Architectural Engineering program objectives relate to the skills, techniques, and knowledge essential for architectural studies, practice, and profession. Upon the successful completion of the program, the graduate is expected to be capable of:

PLO1: Recalling, classifying, and translating a primary body of knowledge, skills, and techniques, in interdisciplinary, and sub-disciplines fields:

(1) geometry, trigonometry, 2D and 3D analytical algebra, mathematics; (2) building science, materials, statics, and material strength, structural, mechanical, electrical, and constructing building systems; (3) practical and theoretical perspectives; (4) sketching, drawing, projecting, sectioning and planning patterns, rules and standards; (5) daylighting, climate factors, natural ventilation, and acoustics.

PLO2: Applying graphical, formal, verbal, and oral presentation techniques and skills to develop analytical thinking and using presentation tools and instruments to represent objects, buildings, and urban-landscape projects.

PLO3: Classifying, describing, and analyzing human precedents and architecture through history in vernacular, local, Iranian, and Islamic architecture, world architecture, and contemporary architecture.

PLO4: Applying team-working concepts and procedures in all parts of architectural studies and profession.

PLO5: Applying and translating socio-cultural, environmental, and ecological aspects into architecture studies and design.

PLO6: Experimenting and testing different types of materials, processes, and theories in architectural studies and professions.

PLO7: Developing design thinking, ideation, conceptualizing, problem-solving, and critical thinking through applying theories, practices, and skills.

PLO8: Creating integrative, conventional, and innovative projects following high-quality standards in the architectural profession (authentic, technical, and contextual)

PLO9: Developing small building construction techniques and methods, site works, and workshops.

Course Structure

Upon completing the requirements of the following courses and credits, the students will be graduated from the Bachelor of Architecture Engineering program.

Category	Course Type	No.	Credits
Bachelor of Architecture Engineering	Core Course [1]	1	6
		8	5
		6	3
		24	2
		2	1
	General Elective Courses [3]	5	2
TOTAL		46	124

[1] Core refers to those courses that are compulsory for the qualification’s major or specialization.

[2] General Elective refers to the list of courses from which students may make any selection up to the total number of required credit hours or points. IAU-UAE students are required to select 5 credits from among the general elective courses.

Program Schedule

Course	Course Type	Credits	Hours Per Semester
Architectural Communication I	Core Course	2	48
Architectural Communication II	Core Course	2	64
Architectural Communication III	Core Course	2	64
Architectural Basic Design I	Core Course	5	160
Architectural Basic Design II	Core Course	5	160
Architectural Basic Design III	Core Course	5	160
Sketch I	Core Course	1	32
Sketch II	Core Course	1	32
Computer-Aided Architectural Presentation	Core Course	2	48
Man, Nature, and Architecture	Core Course	2	48
(Basics of) Architectural Theory	Core Course	2	32
World Architecture (History)	Core Course	2	32
(Iranian) Islamic Architecture (History) I	Core Course	3	64
Islamic Architecture History II	Core Course	2	32
Contemporary Architecture Analysis I	Core Course	2	32
Contemporary Architecture Analysis II	Core Course	2	32
Architectural Design Process	Core Course	2	32
(Land) Surveying	Core Course	2	48
Environmental Control Systems in Building	Core Course	2	32
Electrical and Acoustical Building Systems	Core Course	2	32
Building Mechanical Systems	Core Course	2	32
Building Structure Systems	Core Course	2	32
Building Statics and Structures	Core Course	2	32
Material Strength and Steel Structure Design	Core Course	3	48
Concrete Building Design	Core Course	2	32
Building Cost Estimating	Core Course	2	48
Construction Management	Core Course	2	48
Building Materials	Core Course	2	32
Building Construction I	Core Course	2	32
Building Construction II	Core Course	2	32
Rural Research and Design	Core Course	3	80
Architectural Design I	Core Course	5	160
Architectural Design II	Core Course	5	160
Architectural Design III	Core Course	5	160
Architectural Design IV	Core Course	5	160
Urban Planning Basics	Core Course	2	64
Urban Design Project (Urban Space Design)	Core Course	3	64
Building Conservation and Restoration	Core Course	3	64
Building Technical Design	Core Course	3	96
Final Design Project	General Course	6	192
English for Architecture	General Elective Course	2	32
Mathematics and Architecture	General Elective Course	2	32

Career Outcomes

Upon completing the requirements o

Our graduates have exceptional career outcomes. More than 70% of our undergraduate students think that their studies at the IAU-UAE Branch have helped them develop job market skills (Source: 2019/2020 Graduate Outcomes Survey).

Our graduates are known for their moral attitude and hands-on skills. They are also celebrated for their technological awareness and focus on creating environmentally and socially conscious design solutions.

Our graduates have very transferable skills and have pursued careers in fields such as:

building design
construction and project management
environmental and government policy
disaster relief and international aid
exhibition and event design
architectural consultancy
object design
digital fabrication

Our Architecture program is the first step towards becoming a qualified Architect. To pursue this path, you will follow up your undergraduate degree with a postgraduate Master’s and PhD in Architecture.

Entry Requirements

All students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, university general entry requirements, and course-specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects.

English Language Requirements

This degree requires a minimum of

IELTS (Academic) score of 5.0, with no Writing and Speaking band less than 5.0, or
PTE Academic score of 40, with no score lower than 40, or
TOEFL (iBT) of 40, with no individual band less than 40

Note: For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, an approved English language test completed within the last two years must be provided.

General Entry Requirements

Admission to undergraduate courses at the Islamic Azad University-UAE Branch requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to the 12th year of education in Iran (Diploma).

Fees & Scholarships

The Islamic Azad University, UAE Branch, has considered significant discounts for the following students:

Iranian Students (up to 20%)
Outstanding students in the 12^th standard final exams (up to 50%)

Annual Fee (2024/2025)		Duration
Iranian Students	Foreign Students	Duration
AED 24,090	AED 30,113	4 years

^*Application Fee AED 200 plus Support Services Fee AED 1800 (One-time)