Program Overview
Vision:
To be a distinguished architecture program at the regional level and a globally leading program.
Mission
The Architecture Program at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Yemen, seeks to prepare highly qualified professionals capable of meeting the growing needs of the local and regional labor markets in the field of architecture. This is achieved through the implementation of distinguished academic curricula, the use of advanced teaching technologies, and the engagement of highly competent faculty members who uphold creativity, excellence, academic integrity, and continuous improvement. The program is also committed to conducting applied scientific research that addresses real-world challenges and contributes to serving the environment and society. In addition, it provides students with practical training opportunities in institutions, companies, governmental bodies, and ministries, with the aim of linking theoretical knowledge to professional practice and strengthening the relationship between the university and the wider community..
Course Plan
The Bachelor of Architecture program is offered with a credit hour system. The duration of the program is 4 years, including 147 hours of study. The teaching medium depends on the use of English for the specialized subjects, and Arabic for the requirements.
Our Values
- Excellence: A continuous pursuit of academic and professional distinction in the field.
- Ethics: Upholding professional conduct and safeguarding intellectual property rights.
- Teamwork: Promoting collaboration to achieve team objectives
- Leadership: Leveraging the individual strengths of team members wherever possible.
- Integrity: Demonstrating both personal and organizational integrity.
- Creativity: Innovation and skillfulness in executing and developing work.
- Social Responsibility: Actively interacting with society and promoting collaborative values within the community.
Program objectives
- Preparing qualified scientific competencies, capable of contributing to community service in the field of architecture and planning.
- To identify the problems that society suffers from in the field of architecture, planning, and housing, and to conduct research and scientific studies appropriate to them.
- Participating in scientific seminars and specialized conferences in the field of architecture, with particular emphasis on the preservation of historic cities and the sustainable development of local building materials.
Providing technical and professional consultancy services to various public, private, and civil society sectors; offering specialized training and professional development opportunities that contribute to community development; and establishing mutually beneficial relationships with other architecture departments and international architectural associations.
Program Features
The Department of Architecture is distinguished by providing a high standard of architectural education that meets regional and international benchmarks and enhances the program’s competitiveness. It prepares a new generation of architects capable of designing the built environment—including buildings and structures—with a high level of competence and professional excellence. The program also seeks to stimulate and advance students’ research capabilities to higher levels while encouraging their active participation in community service.
Laboratories and Workshops:
- Architectural Design Studios
- Lecture Halls
- Computer Laboratories
- Surveying Laboratories
- Building Materials Laboratories
Career Opportunities
- Designer Architect.
- Website designer and engineer.
- Executive Graphics Designer.
- Architectural Documentation
- Design and Planning of Cities and Complexes
- 3D Architectural Visualizer
- Industrial designer.
- structural control.
- Architectural Technical Management
- Architectural Researcher
- Project Coordinator and Planner
Course Plan
First: University Requirements (25 Credit Hours) | |||
Course | Code | CH | Pre-Requisites |
Skills of Holy Quran Recitation and Tajweed | BUST01 | 1 | – |
English Language (1) | BUST02 | 4 | – |
Arabic Language | BUST03 | 4 | – |
Leadership Skills Development | BUST04 | 1 | – |
Islamic Culture | BUST05 | 4 | – |
English Language (2) | BUST06 | 4 | BUST02 |
Communication Skills | BUST07 | 1 | – |
Critical Thinking | BUST08 | 1 | – |
Computer Skills | BUST09 | 3 | – |
Research Methodology | BUST10 | 2 | BUST03,06 BENG05 |
Second: Faculty Requirements (19 Credit Hours) | |||
Course | Code | CH | Pre-Requisites |
Mathematics | BENG01 | 3 | – |
Engineering Drawing | BENG02 | 3 | – |
Physics | BENG03 | 4 | – |
Calculus | BENG04 | 3 | BENG01 |
Statistics &Probability | BENG05 | 3 | BENG01 |
Engineering Mechanics | BENG06 | 3 | BENG03 |
Third: Department Requirements (20 Credit Hours) | |||
Course | Code | CH | Pre-Requisites |
Basic Design | BAR101 | 3 | – |
Architectural Drawing | BAR102 | 3 | – |
Free Hand Drawing | BAR103 | 2 | – |
Architectural Design (1) | BAR104 | 4 | BAR101,102 |
Descriptive Geometry | BAR106 | 2 | – |
Sanitary Installation | BAR327 | 2 | – |
Prospective & Shadow | BAR213 | 2 | BAR102,106 |
Projects Management | BAR430 | 2 | – |
Fourth: Program Requirements A. Compulsory Program Requirements (77 Credit Hours) | |||
Course | Code | CH | Pre-Requisites |
Architectural Design (2) | BAR204 | 4 | BAR104 |
Architectural Design (3) | BAR205 | 4 | BAR204 |
Building Construction (1) | BAR207 | 3 | – |
Building Construction (2) | BAR208 | 3 | BAR207 |
Cont. Compulsory Program Requirements | |||
Course | Code | CH | Pre-Requisites |
Theory of Architectural (1) | BAR209 | 2 | – |
Theory of Architectural (2) | BAR210 | 2 | BAR209 |
History of Architectural (1) | BAR211 | 2 | – |
History of Architectural (2) | BAR212 | 2 | BAR211 |
Survey | BAR214 | 2 | – |
Urban Planning (1) | BAR215 | 2 | – |
CAAD 2D | BAR219 | 2 | – |
CAAD (3 Dimensions) | BAR220 | 2 | BAR214 |
Theory of Structures | BAR231 | 2 | BENG06 |
Building Technology & Materials | BAR232 | 2 | BAR207 |
Architectural Design (4) | BAR304 | 4 | BAR205 |
Architectural Design (5) | BAR305 | 4 | BAR304 |
Urban Planning (2) | BAR316 | 3 | BAR215 |
Working Drawing (1) | BAR317 | 2 | BAR208 |
Working Drawing (2) | BAR318 | 2 | BAR317 |
Advanced Presentation by Computer | BAR320 | 2 | BAR220 |
Acoustics & Lighting | BAR321 | 2 | – |
Architectural Environment | BAR322 | 2 | – |
Housing | BAR323 | 2 | – |
Landscaping Architecture | BAR324 | 2 | – |
Quantities & Specifies | BAR325 | 2 | – |
Interior Architecture | BAR326 | 2 | BAR103,213 |
Reinforced Concrete | BAR333 | 2 | BAR231 |
Urban Design | BAR428 | 3 | BAR305,316,324 |
Regional Planning | BAR429 | 3 | BAR215,316 |
Graduation Project (1) | BAR404 | 2 | BAR305 |
Graduation Project (2) | BAR405 | 4 | BAR324,404,428 |
B. Elective Program Requirements (6 Credit Hours) | |||
Course | Code | CH | Pre-Requisites |
Solar Energy | BAR01 | 2 | – |
Technical Innovation in Architecture | BAR02 | 2 | – |
Laws and Regulations for Buildings | BAR03 | 2 | – |
Sociology | BAR04 | 2 | – |
Preservation Architect | BAR05 | 2 | – |
Air-Conditioning | BAR06 | 2 | – |