Overview

Urban Design and Digital Environments Master's degree at American University in Dubai.

Program Goals

Thoroughly understand the multifaceted nature of the urban environment

Are equipped with the latest knowledge, skills, technologies, and best-practices relevant to both the local and international contexts

Are critical thinkers, and can develop creative solutions to complex urban problems

Contribute to the wider society by becoming an important generator of scholarly activity in the areas of urbanism and design

Can advance their careers through the knowledge, professionalism, and work ethic gained in the program

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History and Theory of Urban Design and Urbanism

Digital Techniques for Urban Design

Sustainable Infrastructure

Geographic Information Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Design Urban Planning View 8 other Masters in Urban Planning in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree from an accredited national or regional institutional body, achieving a 3.00 GPA or better in undergraduate study.

International TOEFL®or Academic IELTSTM or the equivalent score on another internationally-recognized English exam. PBT is accepted from specific centers in the UAE.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14040 AED / module

≈ 14040 AED / module
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14040 AED / module

≈ 14040 AED / module

Additional Details

per course of 3 credits

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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