Bachelor of Architecture and Urban Planning

Bachelor of Architecture and Urban Planning is a Bachelor program taught at Amoud University, Somalia. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years full-time) options.

The Bachelor of Architecture and Urban Planning at Amoud University focuses on the design and planning of buildings, cities, and industrial products. Students study a range of topics from industrial products and architecture to landscapes and settlement systems through lectures, fieldwork, and studios. The program integrates scientific principles from structural, mechanical, electrical, lighting, acoustical, and construction engineering to engineer sustainable, resilient, and economically viable buildings. The program runs over eight semesters of 17 weeks each, structured around coursework, examinations, and projects based on credit units. Students complete a one-year freshman program with foundation courses and attend internships totaling at least 300 hours by the end of their junior year. A final project is completed during the senior year. The course offers full-time day or evening face-to-face study, as well as sandwich, part-time, or other modes approved by the faculty.

Modules

• Introduction to reading
• Introduction to writing
• Introduction to biology
• Arabic language
• Pre-calculus
• English academic reading
• Islamic studies
• Introduction to engineering technology
• Calculus I (Introduction to calculus)
• Basics of engineering drawing
• Introduction to physics
• Architectural design I (Basic design)

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Architecture and Urban Planning at Amoud University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Amoud University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Amoud University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Architecture and Urban Planning.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Hold a Somaliland GCSE of at least Grade “C”, or equivalent from recognized examination body
• Complete a one-year freshman program at Amoud University with GPA at least 1.5
• Hold a diploma certificate in civil engineering or equivalent from recognized universities
• Meet other conditions as approved by faculty and Senate

Please check detail of study units at https://amouduniversity.org/faculties/faculty-of-engineering/bachelor-of-architecture-and-urban-planning