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COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN [CAD]

INTRODUCTION
The College of Architecture and Design (CAD) at PSU consists of two academic programs:
Department of Architecture and Department of Interior Design. The two departments target
female students and are designed to graduate qualified and competent architects and designers
for the local, regional, and international job markets. The college is known for its forward-thinking
faculty, market connections and collaboration opportunities. It has crafted a dynamic strategic plan
designed to deliver quality programs that reflect excellence and leadership in higher education in
Saudi Arabia and the region.
The content and structure of the programs are comparable to those offered by leading universities
in the region and worldwide. In addition, the programs are designed in accordance with
international standards. The Architecture and Interior Design programs offer a Bachelor of Science
degree in their respective fields after successful completion of the respective curricula
requirements of 138 credit hours. Duration of study for both programs is four years in addition to
the preparatory year program. Lastly, these programs are guided by the following vision and
mission of the College of Architecture and design.

CAD VISION
The College of Architecture and Design aspires to be the leading institute in the region that
provides education, practice, and research towards community advancement, innovation, culture
continuity, and sustainability.

CAD MISSION
The College of Architecture and Design aims to graduate professional designers and architects who
will enrich the community through the use of technology innovation and fostering creativity. The
college aspires to raise the sense of environmental and community responsibility, and foster
research and evidence-based design.

CAD DEGREE PROGRAMS
▪ Bachelor of Science in Architecture [ARCH]
▪ Bachelor of Science in Interior Design [ID]

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To obtain bachelor degrees, students must satisfy the requirements related to credits, grade point
average, program of study, experiential/community link, and other courses within the maximum
period that is specified in the PSU Undergraduate Rules and Regulations. The requirements are as
follow:
▪ Pass the Preparatory Year program.
▪ Complete the credits required by the respective major.
▪ Earn an overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 (out of 4.0)
▪ Earn a program grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 (out of 4.0)
▪ Satisfy PSU requirements