Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning Program By Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) |Top Universities

Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning

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Main Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Urban Planning

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

In 1407 AH/1986 CE the Department of Architecture and Planning established their Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning degree program. Since that time the graduates of this program have gone on to build their careers in the private and public sectors working to enhance and develop the urban and regional areas of the region. The objective of this MS program 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.

Program overview

Main Subject

Urban Planning

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

In 1407 AH/1986 CE the Department of Architecture and Planning established their Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning degree program. Since that time the graduates of this program have gone on to build their careers in the private and public sectors working to enhance and develop the urban and regional areas of the region. The objective of this MS program 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.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

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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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The University offers an exciting variety of degree programs including associate, bachelor, master, doctoral and credential programs across a broad spectrum of disciplines.  There is something for everyone at the University. Start exploring the endless possibilities for your future with services provided by the Deanship of Admissions and Registration, the Deanship of Graduate Studies as well as explore our degree programs in depth by investigating the individual colleges. 

The Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies at Imam AbdulRahman bin Faisal University was established in 1430 AH/2009 CE.  Imam AbdulRahman bin Faisal University offers 62 different graduate programs, awarding master and doctoral degrees along with diplomas and fellowships.  The College of Medicine is a pioneer in graduate programs among medical schools in the Kingdom.

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