Master of Urban Planning

Master of Urban Planning is a Masters program taught at American University of Sharjah, UAE. Intake: fall or spring semesters (electives also taken in the summer term). The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Full-time typically: two years; part-time typically: three o) options.

The Master of Urban Planning (MUP) at American University of Sharjah prepares students to plan and manage urban development. Students study core courses including Planning History, Theory and Principles; Computer Applications in Planning; Urban Planning Research and Analysis; Environmental and Land Use Planning; Urban Design Principles, Processes and Skills; and Plan Making, Communication and Process. The degree also includes a two-part capstone experience focused on applying urban planning skills.

Students complete graduation requirements through core courses, a required capstone experience, and elective courses selected in consultation with the program coordinator. The MUP has a total of 11 courses and can be taken full-time or part-time. Full-time students typically register for three courses each semester and complete the program in two years. Part-time students typically register for one or two courses each semester and complete the program in three or more years.

Modules

• UPL 600 Planning History, Theory and Principles
• UPL 602 Computer Applications in Planning
• UPL 604 Urban Planning Research and Analysis
• UPL 621 Environmental and Land Use Planning
• UPL 623 Urban Design Principles, Processes and Skills
• UPL 625 Plan Making, Communication and Process
• UPL 681 Urban Planning and Research Workshop I
• UPL 682 Urban Planning and Research Workshop II

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Urban Planning at American University of Sharjah for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by American University of Sharjah.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by American University of Sharjah as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Urban Planning.

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

The MUP degree is awarded after the successful completion of a minimum of 33 credits. Students must complete the degree requirements within five years from the time of initial enrollment in the program. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 is required.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.aus.edu/caad/department-of-architecture/master-of-urban-planning

• Leadership roles in planning administration and policymaking in the UAE
• Urban planners who influence urban development and policymaking in various sectors, from local government to consulting firms across the nation

9 fully funded scholarships are listed for UAE. See UAE scholarships.