Architectural Engineering

The curriculum in this department provides an integrated education in solid mathematics, basic sciences, soft skill general education, engineering sciences, and architectural engineering design courses. The Architectural Engineering program integrates engineering and architectural design applications across the curriculum, beginning with mechanics of materials in the sophomore year, and continuing with building design studios, and architectural technology, and structural design courses in the junior and senior years. A degree in architectural engineering will prepare students for careers as professional architects, design experts, and other occupations requiring advanced knowledge of structural engineering.

At a Glance:

Degree Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Total Credits 150 credit hours
Total Courses 51 courses
Duration of Study 4.5 – 6 years (depending on the student’s pace)
Language English
Start Date August or January
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Chair of Department Serhan Hakgudener, PhD

The objective of AE is to produce graduates who are ethical professionals. Following their graduation by three to six years, they are expected to use their architecture engineering and soft skills to:

  • Be ready to advance the state-of-art in research and further education to enhance the sustainability of the built environment.
  • Be prepared to solve project-related challenging problems and demonstrate innovation and critical thinking in engineering design and successfully practice the profession of Architectural Engineering,
  • Assume leadership responsibilities and conduct multi-disciplinary interactions.

AE adopted student outcomes that support the PEO’s with a mindset that the attainment of these outcomes prepare graduated to enter the professional practice of architectural engineering. We outlined our programs with ABET Criterion 3 requirements to have the following student outcomes:

  • an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  • an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
  • an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
  • an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
  • an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
  • an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
  • an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

The course structure of the Architectural Engineering Program is divided as follows:

Requirements Type No. of Courses Credit Hours
General Education Complementary 11 33
Math & Science Compulsory 10 29
Engineering Compulsory 30 88
Total 51 150

The study plan summarizes the course’s subject requirements and indicates when planned subjects should be studied.

Download study plan

With a degree in Architectural Engineering, you can work as:

  • Professional Architect: Lead and develop projects from early concept through design development. Prepare drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
  • Design Expert: Design and document commercial and industrial building projects and Consult with clients to determine their requirements.
  • Business Architect: Interprets and contextualizes strategy for operational needs, develops specific artifacts such as business capability maps and value streams to help bridge the gap between strategy and execution, and helps streamline and rationalize the IT enablement process.

You can set your study pace according to your circumstances and convenience:

  • Minimum 4.5 years, upon the successful completion of 12 courses per year.
  • Standard 5 years, upon the successful completion of 10 courses per year.
  • Maximum 6 years, upon the successful completion of 8 courses per year.

* This study duration does not include English language courses.

Academic Year Breakdown:
Semester Start Date End Date Duration Type
Fall August December 14 weeks Mandatory
Spring January April 14 weeks Mandatory
Summer June August 8 weeks Optional

* The start and end dates are subject to changes.

Semester:

Instructional period of 14 weeks plus a final examination period offered twice a year (referred to as Fall and Spring semester). Additional instructional periods include intersessions and Summer sessions.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

  • Students must be high school or Institute graduates.
  • Proof of English Proficiency. Learn more about our English language requirements and exemptions.

Architectural Engineering can offer the following two minor specializations that will be available for the students of AE:

In case of inquires you can email our admissions office on admissions@auk.edu.krd
and/or call us on 07517414102/07517414103 (Viber/WhatsApp), during working hours from Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 am – 2:00pm

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