Master of Architecture Department

ARCHITECTURE

The Master of Architecture (M.Arch) Program at the Faculty of Architecture and Planning, King Abdulaziz University, is designed to graduate professional architects with advanced knowledge, innovation, and research skills that support national development trends and respond to community needs. The program adopts an integrative and research-oriented approach that combines critical inquiry, advanced design thinking, and technological innovation within the fields of architecture and urban design. The curriculum positions architecture as a multidisciplinary and research-driven profession that addresses contemporary challenges related to sustainability, energy efficiency, conservation of historic buildings, and socio-cultural development. Emphasis is placed on advanced architectural design, building technology, digital applications in architecture, and environmentally responsive solutions, aligned with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The program aims to enrich students with cutting-edge knowledge, professional skills, and ethical values in architecture and urban design, while enhancing their research capabilities and innovative performance. Through studio-based learning, applied research, and community-oriented projects, students are trained to address local and regional architectural and urban issues and to promote sustainability and socio-cultural awareness within the built environment.