Bachelor of Architecture Barch

The Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) at the American University in Dubai is an accredited program focused on the art and science of designing buildings, including building structure and construction for spaces intended for human activities. The degree includes critical thinking and lifelong learning, with education that integrates history and theory and connects architectural design to digital, artistic, socio-cultural, technological, environmental, legal, and financial dimensions.

The program is structured as 166 hours of required credit. It includes more than 35 modules covering areas from the theory of architecture to sustainable urbanism. Professional practice is built into the curriculum through a mandatory, credit-bearing internship in an architectural office, requiring 400 hours of supervised professional experience over sixteen weeks. Career support includes Portfolio Days and an annual public Senior Showcase with jurors from the architecture and design industry.