About the Programme
Oman’s First Master Degree in Architecture and Urban Planning.
The Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Planning (MSc AUP) is the first and only programme in Oman. It builds on the expertise accumulated by the faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning at RWTH Aachen University and draws form the know-how of GUtech faculty behind the internationally accredited the BSc Urban Planning and Architectural Design programme.
The programme is designed to train fresh graduates and professionals to address the challenges of a rapidly urbanised world by seeking innovative approaches in the built environment.
The structure of the programme offers students to specialise in either architecture or urban planning. The two specialisations equally address societal, environmental, economic and cultural questions but react to them on different scales.
‘Architecture’ specialisation focuses on the constructive, cultural and climatic qualities of buildings and their surroundings.
‘Urban Planning’ specialisation is concerned with the design and planning qualities at the neighborhood, town and regional levels.
Career and Studies Opportunities
Upon completion of the MSc AUP programme, our graduates will be prepared to pursue careers in architecture or urban planning, while others may seek new directions such as project management, urban design, and others. Aside from industry, MSc AUP graduates may go on to pursue consultancy as well as research careers, whether through doctoral study in academia or commercial research.
The MSc AUP programme will be taught on a full-time basis in block courses format, over four semesters. The programme encompasses a work load equivalent to 120 credit points in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) or 300 credit points in the Oman Qualification Framework (OQF).
The MSc AUP requires the completion of twenty one courses followed by a Master’s thesis.
Students who wish to study MSc AUP are required to meet these requirements:
Academic requirements: A recognised bachelor degree in architecture, urbanism, or equivalent fields of study. Relevant work experience can compensate for derivation from narrow related field of study.
Language requirements: Applicants must provide adequate proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL 79 internet-based test, IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
For questions regarding the application process, please send your inquiry via e-mail: PG@gutech.edu.om.
The course outline for the Architecture specialisation offer a sustainable outlook on new materials and technologies to create environmentally sustainable buildings and hone your skills in built environment designs.
| Semester 1 | Studio 1 |
| Elective 1 | |
| Analysis | |
| Simulation | |
| Sustainability | |
| Research Methods | |
| Tec System | |
| Semester 2 | Studio 2 |
| History | |
| Digital Tools | |
| Advanced Building Construction 1 | |
| Culture | |
| Design Thinking | |
| Structural Design | |
| Semester 3 | Studio 3 |
| Economics | |
| Advanced Building Construction 2 | |
| Project Management | |
| Elective 1 (out of two offered) | |
| Vizualisation | |
| Theory | |
| Semester 4 | Thesis Preparation |
| Colloquium | |
| Master Thesis |
The course outline for the Urban Planning specialisation involves an in-depth outlook on urban design issues by combining three theme-based courses and studios(Performance, Identity, Urbanity). The integrated final thesis project builds upon the previous three themes.
| Semester 1 | Studio 1 |
| Analysis | |
| Simulation | |
| Elective 1 (out of two offered) | |
| Tec System | |
| Sustainability | |
| Research Methods | |
| Semester 2 | Studio 2 |
| History | |
| Digital Tools | |
| Traffic Planning | |
| Landscape Design | |
| Culture | |
| Design Thinking | |
| Semester 3 | Studio 3 |
| Visualization | |
| Theory | |
| Project Management | |
| Economics | |
| Elective 2 (out of two offered) | |
| Governance | |
| Semester 4 | Thesis Preparation |
| Colloquium | |
| Master Thesis |
Application fee
A non-refundable fee OMR 100 is required prior to application being processed.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees vary depending on the credit points of each course. The total credit points required to complete and obtain MSc AUP is ECTS credit points (ECTS CP). The applicable fee OMR 115 is assessed to each ECTS CP.
Scholarship opportunities
We offer twenty (20) scholarships for successful applicants to cover 15 percent of tuition fees. There is not a separate application for these scholarships; twenty (20) first successful applicants who apply by the January 31 deadline will be considered on the basis of their acceptance of admission offer.
The first step toward earning your Master of Science in Applied Geosciences degree at GUtech is completing the online application.
To begin your studies during the winter. Your application must be received by 31st August 2018.
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