Overview

The PhD SBE graduate will gain knowledge and skills in the areas of sustainable design strategies, advanced energy modelling, urban infrastructure and transport, interior environment, and environmental policy and economic.

Career prospects

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sustainable Built Environments at The British University in Dubai graduate will have the knowledge, skills and tools needed to critically assess and address a wide range of sustainability related topics. This will allow graduates to make significant contributions in a wide range of industries such as academia, research centres, regulatory and policy making organisations, and private sector management and strategy. The programme is suitable for professionals in related fields such as architecture, building services, urban design, and interior design.

Programme Structure

Courses

Passive and Low Energy Design
Sustainable Materials
Energy and the Environment
Sustainable Urbanism and Social Sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-18 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

540 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Sustainable Development Environmental Economics & Policy

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

A recognised Master’s degree in a subject related to the programme with a cumulative grade point average of greater than 3.0 on a 4.0-point scale or its equivalent.
A recognised Bachelor’s degree in a subject related to the programme.
At least the Master or the Bachelor degree should be in SBE related subject.
A minimum EmSAT score of 1400, TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT, 79 iBT), IELTS academic score of 6.0, or their equivalents on another standardised nationally, or internationally, recognised test that is approved by the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
The chosen area of SBE study must be one, which can be supervised by staff within the University.
An initial proposal for research, including motivation to study for a PhD, which will be discussed through an interview.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

56250 AED / year

≈ 56250 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

56250 AED / year

≈ 56250 AED / year

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.