Master of Science in Urban Design

College of Architecture, Art and Design

Master

Overview

The mission of the program is to provide the community with qualified architects who can deal with the complex issues of the urban environment and cities. Objectives The program will: Enable graduates to evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of real-world design proposals for buildings and urban environments. Provide students with advanced skills and knowledge to manage and supervise the development and implementation of design and intervention proposals related to the urban environment. Provide in-depth knowledge of the main subject areas of the urban environment regarding the relationships between built form, space, culture, developmental processes and sustainability in its wide-ranging facets. Offer the ability to carry out independent study and research.

Typical Job Titles

Designers and construction managers
Decision makers for city planning
Community agencies or governmental authorities
Academic institutions (PhD track option)

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Program Details

Degree level: Master
College: College of Architecture, Art and Design

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

Evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of real-world design proposals
Manage and supervise the development and implementation of design proposals related to urban environment

Required Documents29

All of these are required to apply.

1Official Bachelor's / Master's university transcripts and graduation certificates certified by the appropriate authorities, with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0, or its equivalent.
2An Equivalency Certificate obtained from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE for Bachelor’s/Master's degrees from universities outside the UAE.
3A valid certificate of proficiency in English: - For all Master’s /Doctoral programs taught in English: 6.0 IELTS Academic or TOEFL (ITP) score of 550, or its equivalent. - For Doctor of Philosophy in Law: 5.0 IELTS Academic or TOEFL (ITP) score of 500, or its equivalent. - For the Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching program and all Master’s programs taught in Arabic: 4.5 IELTS Academic or TOEFL (ITP) score of 450, or its equivalent.
4A valid colored passport copy with a valid residence visa.
5A valid colored UAE national ID copy.
6A valid certificate of good conduct issued by the official authorities.
7A recent colored photograph (size 3×4).
8Status of UAE National Service or exemption of the Military National Service (for UAE male applicants).
9CV and experience certificate (if available).
10Two recommendation letters.
11Medical report (Click here to get the form. Medical reports made outside the UAE are not accepted).
12Kuwaiti national applicants must attach a copy of the Kuwaiti Embassy Approval
13Official secondary school certificate/transcripts certified by the Ministry of Education and Scientific Research in the UAE.
14Equivalency Certificate from the Ministry of Education and Scientific Research in the UAE for foreign high school certificates and high school certificates issued by schools outside the UAE.
15A valid passport copy with a valid residence permit.
16A valid UAE national ID copy.
17A valid certificate of good conduct issued by the official authorities.
18Status of UAE National Service or exemption of the Military National Service (for UAE male applicants).
19A recent colored photograph (size 3×4 cm).
20Medical report Click here to download the form. Medical reports made outside the UAE are not accepted.
21For Kuwaiti Students: A no-objection (NOC) letter from the Consulate General of the State of Kuwait - Cultural Office in the UAE, specifying the program the student is permitted to enroll in at Ajman University.
22For International Students: Official secondary school certificate/transcripts certified by the authorized educational authority in the country of origin, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the UAE Embassy.
23English Proficiency Requirements: - For all programs taught in English: A minimum score of 80% in Grade 12 English subject, or its equivalent (5.0 IELTS Academic, or a TOEFL (ITP) score of 500, IBT 61) - For Doctor of Medicine: A score of 6.0 IELTS Academic, a TOEFL (ITP) score of 550, IBT 79, or its equivalent. - For Bachelor of Dental Surgery: A score of 5.0 IELTS Academic, or a TOEFL (ITP) score of 500, IBT 61, or its equivalent.
24College of Medicine, and College of Dentistry: A minimum score of 90% in Math and two Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
25Bachelor of Pharmacy: A minimum score of 80% in Math and two Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
26College of Engineering, and Bachelor of Architectural Engineering: A minimum score of 80% in Math and Physics, and a minimum score of 80% in Biology or Chemistry.
27Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, and Data Analytics programs: A minimum score of 75% in Math.
28Information Systems programs: A minimum score of 70% in Math.
29Bachelor of Law: A minimum score of 70% in Math.

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