Program Overview
The Professional Studies: City Science at Rochester Institute of Technology (R.I.T.) Dubai is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Professional Studies: City Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Arab Emirates and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 35,622 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Professional Studies: City Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Context & Trends
- Capstone Proposal Seminar
- Capstone Project
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Understanding Sustainability
- Industrial Ecology Fundamentals
- Sustainable Building Metrics
- Public Administration and Management
- Graduate Seminar: Infrastructure for City Sciences
- Graduate Seminar: Informatics for City Sciences
- Technology, Policy and Sustainability
- Project Management
- International Project Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The following documents below may be submitted via email to Dubai@rit.edu to expedite the process. However, please keep in mind that we will also need you to send your official documents as needed per below:
- Application for admission available online
- Non-refundable Application Fee AED 200
- Resume of work experience (curriculum vitae)
- Official, original academic transcripts in native language
- Official, certified English translation (where necessary)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official TOEFL or IELTS score
- An admission counselor will be scheduling an admissions interview in person or on the phone and or Skype per your convenience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 35,622 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 35,622 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Rochester Institute of Technology (R.I.T.) Dubai directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai
Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 3