Overview

About the Program

The objective of the Urban and Regional Planning program of the Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University is to enrich the curriculum with up-to-date knowledge and provide the students with the professional skills necessary to ensure effective and sustainable development at the urban, rural and regional levels, as well as in the development of real estate, thereby fulfilling the national requirements for preparing and implementing development projects of all kinds across the Kingdom.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Urban and Regional Economics

Methods and Techniques in Urban and Regional Planning

Legal and Administrative Aspects of Planning

IT in Urban and Regional Development and Management

Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-26 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

35

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IELTS

5

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Credits

25 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Disciplines

Architecture Landscape Architecture Urban Planning

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.2

English requirements

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35

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5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the same field GPA must not be less than Good (3.25 from 5 or 2.25 from 4).

Pass the English test IELTS (5) degree or its equivalent.

The applicant must submit two letters of recommendation from his previous instructors/teachers from his undergraduate career.

An interview will be conducted to identify areas where any additional preparation by the student may be deemed necessary.

A letter of ‘no objection’ from the applicant’s employer must be submitted.

A full time commitment is required, unless otherwise approved by the College and the Department.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

6250 SAR / year

≈ 6250 SAR / year

Additional Details

Non-Saudi: Tuition fee will be applied, the amount of SR 500 per credit Hour during the period of study at the university.

Funding

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Overview

About the Program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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