Program Overview
The Urban Planning and Policy at American University of Beirut is a MUPP programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 24 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 architecture & urban planning. 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 Urban Planning and Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Lebanon and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 885 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 885 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Urban Planning and Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Planning Theory and Policy
- One Concentration Area Elective
- Urbanism
- Research Methods
- One Concentration Area Elective
- City Debates Seminar
- Planning and Design Workshop
- One Concentration Area Elective
- Comprehensive Exams in the Field
- Urban Planning Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Official university transcript(s) All levels
- Graduate Application (apply online)
- Two recommendation letters
- English Language Proficiency Requirements (ELPR) (upon admission)
- GMAT is required for the MBA program. GRE is required for some majors at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as detailed at:
- Application fees ($50 or L.L.75,000)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 885 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 885 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 885 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 885 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact American University of Beirut 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 American University of Beirut
American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon
TheAmerican University of Beirut(AUB;Arabic:الجامعة الأميركية في بيروت,romanized:al-Jāmiʿa l-Amērkiyya fī Bayrūt)is aprivate, non-sectarian, and independent university chartered inNew Yorkwith its...
University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
