Architecture and Design

Study, practice and master the key principles in architecture and design with either our Bachelor of Architecture program or Bachelor of Interior Design program. With specialized learnings needed to practice in both fields, graduates will be equipped with the proper knowledge and practical experience to dive into the world of architecture and interior design.

Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design

The Interior Design program at Al Ghurair University offers in the first year foundation courses combined with essential software courses, which triggers the students capabilities to plan and design indoor environments.

Starting from the second year the program progresses into various studio classes, from residential, retail, business and hospitality, which provide them with the ability to determine the appropriate design solutions based on function and habitat requirements considering the occupants wellbeing and safety. The studios are coupled with group of specialized courses, where students learn sustainable solutions, healthy interior environment design, and light & acoustical design. Students will also learn to execute design by producing construction and design documents, as well as materialization of the same.

The finale of the program would be the professional practice course along with the capstone graduation project and an internship program, which would be a strong stepping-stone for their journey as a professional interior designer

Admission Requirements

*Applicants with conditional admission must take 12 credit hours in the first semester and achieve a minimum CGPA of 2.0/4.0

**Candidates who do not satisfy the English Proficiency requirement can still enroll through the English Preparatory Program

Fees & Scholarship

Tuition Fees

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Program Structure

General Education Courses (30 Credit Hours)

Foundation Courses (27 Credit Hours)

Specialization Courses ( Including Internship) (57 Credit Hours)

Elective Courses (9 Credit Hours)

* Shall be selected after approval of Academic Advisor 09 credits

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Career Prospect

Graduates are prepared for a career in interior design and its related disciplines. Fresh graduates tend to begin their career working with senior professionals at multi-disciplinary firms in industries such as architecture, interior design and engineering. Some graduates may choose to work for manufacturers or in furniture showrooms. Graduates can also set up their own interior design business or become a partner in a consultancy firm.

Interior Design graduates are educated to identify and solve problems related to humans and their use of interior space. Projects may take place in a wide range of settings including: Office spaces and industrial premises; Retail locations, e.g. shops, cafes, restaurants; Hospitality and Leisure spaces, e.g. Hotels, Cinema Foyers, Holiday Complexes; Residential developments; Domestic properties; Ships and aircraft; Public buildings, eg. Government, Museums, Education and Civic buildings.

Interior design graduates are educated to identify and solve problems related to humans and their use of interior space. Projects may take place in a wide range of settings including:

• Office spaces and industrial premises
• Retail locations, e.g. shops, cafes, restaurants
• Hospitality and leisure spaces, e.g. hotels, cinemas, holiday complexes
• Residential developments
• Domestic properties
• Ships and aircrafts
• Public buildings, eg. governmental buildings, museums, educational institutions and civic buildings.

Dean’s List

Study, practice and master the key principles in architecture and design with either our Bachelor of Architecture program or Bachelor of Interior Design program. With specialized learnings needed to practice in both fields, graduates will be equipped with the proper knowledge and practical experience to dive into the world of architecture and interior design.

Dr. Wael Aly Abdelgayed Rashdan
Dean & Associate Professor
Email Address: [email protected]
Ext: 400

Dean’s Message

Welcome to the College of Architecture & Design at Al Ghurair University. The College offers Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design and Bachelor of Architecture programs, which are recognized and fully accredited by the Ministry of Education. The college seeks through its programs to instill passion, intelligence, and skills within each of its students by adhering to a design philosophy in which we ask our students and ourselves never to settle but to evolve and question. We provide student with an intensive, interactive, and collaborative learning experience, which will challenge them to explore and discover new ways to interact with the world through design. The mission of the College of Architecture & Design is to produce graduates distinguished by a high-quality professional in design education.

The College is as a family makes student to feel comfortable in a professional learning environment that encourages interaction between students and faculties. Here in the College of Architecture & Design we take pride in providing young aspiring designers with a quality of education in a safe, motivate, and creative environment. The design courses are taught in theory and practical by outstanding full-time faculty, who are also actively engaged in their professional endeavors. Our faculty members are passionate, and their passion is contagious, pushing students to think critically and never be confined to only one aesthetic or point of view. Faculties also, inspire, advice, and support students to develop their creative vision. Our programs are developed in response to industry demand and are designed in line with international standards, leading to a high employment rate within a year of graduation. We pride ourselves on the agility of our curricula, responding quickly to technological advances, guaranteeing you will graduate with the skills and knowledge relevant to the needs of the market.

On behalf of AGU, I invite prospective students to explore our website and picture themselves in the College of Architecture &Design, join us to embark on this journey of discovering design. Our graduates are shaping and impacting the design world as both industry professionals and academics. Perhaps you, too, will choose the Interior Design or Architecture Program at Al Ghurair University to be the first step toward your successful future.

Dean’s Profile

Dr. Wael Rashdan, the founder of the College of Architecture & Design (COAD), Al Ghurair University, has earned his Master’s degree and Ph.D. in Interior Design from Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt. He joined AGU in the year 2006 as a faculty, and taken responsibilities as a Head, Department of Interior Design in year 2010. He has also, initiated and successfully established Architecture program in year 2013. He believes in developing a strong bond between admin, faculties and students which will be the most effective way to achieve unity, harmony that builds a strong team, which enabled COAD to develop an updated curriculum and maintain the strong relationship with the professional side in order to achieve highly qualified graduates.

Dr. Wael Rashdan considers research is one way to develop, realize, document, and communicate philosophy concepts to approach a design education. His scholars highlight the importance of protecting environmental and sustainability applications. He believes that design education is a continuous journey, and he participates in conferences, workshops and seminars to update him in both academic and professional side