VICE DEAN'S MESSAGE

Welcome to the College of Architecture and Design at Prince Sultan University. The two programs are NCAAA accredited and their learning goals are aligned with prestigious accreditation bodies. The learning goals, as an example, of the Architecture programs are mapped to the National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB) and the Interior Design program’s learning outcomes are mapped to the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). Central to our mission, is fulfillment of the national transformation program, Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The College of Architecture and Design offers quality education to prepare students for professional practice in the field through the cultivation of knowledge and hands-on skills. Keeping pace with the rapidly changing design principles and practices and new topics within the architecture and design body of knowledge in the 21st century, the College of Architecture and Design at PSU is committed to evidence-based research and practice that focusses on meeting contemporary needs by the integration of modern architecture and design technology with a human-centered and sustainable approach. In general, the college offers professional education to the new generation of professional architects and designers who will consider our heritage and history, engaging with the realities of today as they design for tomorrow. Our interdisciplinary faculty of architects, designers, artists, researchers, and theoreticians, are committed to fostering creative expression and freedom of thought while providing a foundation of the knowledge and skill necessary to excel. Our faculty are equally committed to mentoring students in pre-professional practice by facilitating student participation in competitions and conferences, and in the visitation of sites, galleries, professional studios and design/architectural firms to familiarize and engage them with the activities and discourse of design professionals. We are proud that our graduates are well prepared with the knowledge and skills that position them as leaders in the field, in Saudi Arabia and internationally, with more than 80% of our graduates employed within six months of graduation. We look forward to welcoming you in the College of Architecture and Design at PSU.