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The department of Architecture and Building Sciences offers a Ph.D. program of Architecture. This degree in Philosophy intend to provide deep understanding in specific area of research as follows:
- History and Theory of Architecture
- Environmental and Behavioral studies
- Planning and Facility Design
- Project and Construction Management
- Building Technologies
- Computer Application in Architecture
The Goals of Program
- Compliance with the continuous development strategies of the Kingdom in areas of specialization.
- Encouraging and supporting research in specialized areas with deeper understanding of new techniques not forgetting local, regional and cultural identity.
- Enhancing the built environment and upgrading the professions in terms of applying new techniques and environmental sciences to architectural design.
- Basic Requirement courses (5 credits)
- Specialized courses offered by Dept. (6 credits)
- Specialized courses out of department (5 credits)
Requirements
- Holders of a Master of Architecture & Building Sciences degree or equivalent.
- Passing a personal interview by the department.
- A score of 450 points in TOEFL exam or equivalent English exam. Holders of Masters degree in English speaking universities are exempted.
Scholarships
- Global Education Program