Arts, Design & ArchitectureUnited Arab Emirates

21 Master's degrees in Arts, Design & Architecture in United Arab Emirates

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi4,2(5)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Top 3% in Worldwide

History of Art and Museum Studies

This History of Art and Museum Studies programme from Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi offers a diverse approach to the study of History of Art and Archaeology alongside the functions of museums’ management.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$25,786/yr

New York University4,3(114)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Art and Media

The Art and Media MFA program from New York University is a terminal degree in the visual arts. It is designed as a full-time, interdisciplinary studio art program that sits at the crossroads of practice and theory with a focus on research-based art practice.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$74,656/yr

Ajman University4,2(15)

`Ajman, United Arab Emirates Top 5% in Worldwide

Urban Design

The mission of Urban Design degree at Ajman University is to provide the community with qualified architects who can deal with the complex issues of the urban environment and cities.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$10,211/yr

United Arab Emirates University3,8(9)

Al ‘Ayn, United Arab Emirates Top 2% in Worldwide

Architectural Engineering

The Architectural Engineering Department from United Arab Emirates University offers a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Architectural Engineering for students with interests in the design, construction and operation of high performing built environment.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$9,803/yr

Heriot-Watt University Dubai4,2(49)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Top 5% in Worldwide

Design Management

This Design Management MSc programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai blends practical and theoretical capabilities, showcasing design as a transformative force for business innovation.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$26,059/yr

American University of Sharjah (AUS)4,2(20)

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Top 4% in Worldwide

Urban Planning

As the first professional program of its kind in the UAE, the Urban Planning program from American University of Sharjah (AUS) is led by dedicated faculty who offer you practical approaches to understanding and engaging with urban development trends and issues in the real-world.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$23,318/yr

New York University4,3(114)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Art and Media

This Art and Media course from New York University hosts some of the world's most important, impactful, and exciting artists to bring their experience and insight to our students.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$74,656/yr

Rochester Institute of Technology4,2(59)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Top 4% in Worldwide

Professional Studies - Smart Cities

This unique and innovative Professional Studies - Smart Cities degree from Rochester Institute of Technology is the first of its kind in the region and explores what cities are, and what they can be.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$39,088/yr

Birla Institute of Technology and Science4,3(34)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Top 5% in Worldwide

Design Engineering

The Design Engineering degree offered by the Birla Institute of Technology and Science is a four-semester Work Integrated Learning Programme designed for working professionals and aims at building design engineering skills to support explosive technology growth.

Master Full-time +2 Online +2

2 years$1,472/yr

University of Birmingham Dubai4,3(7)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Top 4% in Worldwide

Sustainable Urban Design

The Sustainable Urban Design at the University of Birmingham Dubai blends theory with hands-on practical projects to tackle real-world challenges. Emphasising practical, culturally rooted sustainability, it draws from Middle Eastern and Eastern traditions alongside modern approaches.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$37,896/yr

University of Birmingham Dubai4,3(7)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Top 4% in Worldwide

Urban Analytics and AI for Planners

This Urban Analytics and AI for Planners at the University of Birmingham Dubai blends data-driven insights with hands-on projects to tackle real-world urban challenges.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$37,896/yr

University of Wollongong4,1(36)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Top 1% in Worldwide

Master of Media Design

This Master of Media Design programme at University of Wollongong in Dubai is not about graphic design but rather about the design thinking processes that underpin the creation and communication of media work, artefacts and projects.

Master Full-time On-campus

1½ year$2,564/module

De Montfort University4,1(109)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Top 5% in Worldwide

Design Innovation and Management

The Design Innovation and Management course at De Montfort University Dubai will equip you to create innovative designs alongside an understanding of business and management, making it an ideal platform to launch your own creative business.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$24,302/yr

American University in Dubai4,0(75)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Top 8% in Worldwide

Urban Design and Digital Environments

The mission of the Urban Design and Digital Environments program at American University in Dubai is to prepare students to solve complex and multi-faceted urban problems using the best practices and the latest technologies. The program looks to create high-caliber design professionals who are also critical thinkers, capable researchers, advocates of social justice and life-long learners.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$3,823/module

De Montfort University4,1(109)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Top 5% in Worldwide

Architecture and Sustainability

The Architecture and Sustainability degree from De Montfort University Dubai will help you critically explore a wide range of approaches to building physics and design strategies that promote sustainability to develop the skills needed to address this significant global challenge.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$24,302/yr

University of Sharjah4,4(34)

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Top 3% in Worldwide

Architecture

The UAE has a vision of becoming one of the world's leading countries in research, innovation, and sustainable development. Advancing the architecture education sector is significant to the realization of the country's vision. But graduate programs offered at universities in the UAE in architecture or closely related fields are few. Architecture degree is offered at University of Sharjah.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$13,681/yr

Heriot-Watt University Dubai4,2(49)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Top 5% in Worldwide

Interior Architecture and Design

This Interior Architecture and Design MA programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai explores the emerging symbiotic relationship between 'interior design' and 'interior architecture' in comprehending, crafting, and implementing innovative interior spaces.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$26,059/yr

Heriot-Watt University Dubai4,2(49)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Top 5% in Worldwide

Architecture

The two-year Master of Architecture (MArch) programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai will enhance your appreciation of architecture as a design-led discipline, emphasising on the latest technological advances and application of innovative solutions to current global challenges within the built environment.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$27,080/yr

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi4,2(5)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Top 3% in Worldwide

Urban Planning and Development – Urban Innovation and Sustainability

This Urban Planning and Development – Urban Innovation and Sustainability programme from Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is designed to train professional experts in two main areas that align with contemporary urban development challenges in the Emirates and across the globe: (1) the eco-sustainable approach, and (2) urban and ecological innovation in planning, urban projects, and mobility.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$22,655/yr

Manipal Academy of Higher Education4,2(216)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Top 4% in Worldwide

Interior Design

The Interior Design program at Manipal Academy of Higher Education is a step towards exploring and understanding the contemporary interior design environment of the region through research, theory, design education and practice.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$3,450/yr