Diploma in Interior Architecture Engineering

College of Engineering offers various programs in engineering at the diploma, bachelors and master level with the goal on ensuring practicality of education. The objective remains to ensure that its graduate is well trained in engineering principles to meet and match the real world requirements. The college offers programs in electrical, chemical, architectural and computer engineering.

The IAE program is designed to meet the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research (FIDER) standards. Interior Architecture Engineering combines art and science to create a distinct, functional, and eco-friendly living and working space by focusing on peoples’ lifestyle, culture, comfort, health and safety.

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Program Learning Outcomes

A student graduating from the Interior Architecture Engineering program will be able to:

Apply knowledge of the fundamentals of mathematics, physics, science and engineering including advanced subjects that further the learning of specific architectural engineering areas.
Design and conduct experiments, to gather and analyze data as well as apply the results to address architectural engineering problems.
Design building systems, components or processes that meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as sustainability, economics, functionality, health and safety, and constructability.
Function in and collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams.
Identify, convey as well as to solve engineering problems.
Practice architectural engineering, including its technical and professional responsibilities and its ethical components.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills – writing coherent and accurate technical reports, and making effective oral presentations.
Evaluate the impact of architectural engineering solutions in a global, political, environmental and social context.
Appreciate the need for and have an ability to be engage in lifelong learning.
Demonstrate knowledge in multidisciplinary aspects of architectural engineering design and of contemporary problems.
Use the techniques and architectural engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Career Opportunities

Interior architecture engineers in Oman have promising career opportunities, especially in the fields of luxury real estate, hospitality, and commercial spaces. With the country’s focus on modernizing infrastructure while preserving cultural aesthetics, professionals in this field can work on designing interiors that blend functionality with artistic appeal. Opportunities exist in architectural firms, construction companies, and interior design consultancies. Additionally, the growing demand for sustainable and innovative designs has opened avenues for those specializing in eco-friendly and smart interior solutions.

Entry Standards

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

For admission to the undergraduate program, a student must have:

A General Education Certificate or its equivalent and
Passed the Foundation Program (FP) from DU or any other Higher Education Institute (HEI)
recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation (MoHERI)
OR be exempted from FP English, Mathematics, and Information Technology (IT) courses
based on placement tests conducted by FP.

Based on the results of the English, Mathematics, and IT placement tests, students who need remedial work based on placement test results, will join the FP, where three levels of English and two levels of Mathematics courses, as well as IT courses, must be successfully completed with a minimum grade of 50 to proceed to the first year of the Bachelor program.
FP course exemption criterion minimum scores are as follows:

FP Course Exemption Criteria

1) English:
- IELTS Band – 5
- TOEFL – 500
- CEPT – 50
2) Mathematics:
- Moodle-based Math Placement Test – 60
3) Information Technology:
- Moodle-based IT Placement Test – 70
- International (English) IC3 certificate

Admission Requirements

For admission to any of the undergraduate programs offered by the CE, a student must have:

A General Education Certificate or its equivalent and
Passed FP from DU or any other HEI recognized by MoHERI

Program Credits and fees

The Diploma in Interior Architecture Engineering requires a total of 74 credit hours.

Program Duration

Diploma: 2 years

To graduate with Diploma in Interior Architecture Engineering, students must satisfactorily complete 74 credits with an overall minimum average of 65 percent.

Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction for all programs in College of Engineering at Dhofar University is English.

Advantage Dhofar University

Beautiful Green Campus
Sate of the art learning resources with excellent student facilities
Erudite Faculty with PhD and proven research records
Program licensed from MoHRI
Nationally Accredited by OAAAQA
ABET accreditation in Progress
Internationally Benchmarked Curriculum
Well-equipped engineering labs and workshop
Active learning model of education
Assurance of learning philosophy
Excellent Industry and community outreach and engagement
Soft Skills training for personality enhancement and career Planning
Training opportunities support nationally and internationally through IASTE and Erasmus