Urban Planning American University of Sharjah (AUS)

Overview

Learn how to address complex urban development issues effectively. Grow in confidence as a leader in policymaking and administration and influence sustainable change at a local and national level.

The Urban Planning program from American University of Sharjah (AUS) provides professional men and women like you with an outstanding, multidisciplinary graduate education. This will enable you to fill leadership roles in managing urban growth, prescribing urbanization policies and advancing social development.

With the highest commitment to our students and their education, we offer a high-quality educational setting that integrates theoretical principles of urban planning with practical applications.

As the premiere institution for graduate education in urban planning in the UAE, we aim to attract only the most qualified students with indisputable potential for leadership. MUP students in CAAD benefit from a professional network built upon our cooperation and partnerships with governmental bodies, professional and academic organizations, and non-governmental organizations.

Take advantage of our flexible study options.

Made up of a total of 11 courses, the MUP program can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis, giving you the flexibility to choose a workload that suits your circumstances. 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.

Accreditation

Our Master of Urban Planning (MUP) is fully accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Education's Higher Education Affairs Division .