The Department of Urban Planning and Architectural Design at GUTech (German University of Technology in Oman) is headed by Professor Ercan Ağırbaş. The department offers a Bachelor's program that provides an in-depth education combining urban planning and architecture, emphasizing sustainable design and development.

Key aspects include:

• Curriculum Structure: The Bachelor's program is structured over eight semesters, where students gain foundational knowledge in their first year and then advance into specialized courses in building technology, urban design, and electives in their final year. In the fourth year, students can specialize in either urban planning or architecture.
• Program Features: The curriculum integrates theory and practice through real-world design projects and research initiatives like the "Eco House" project. Students also engage in a mandatory six-week internship during their final year to gain practical experience.
• Skills Development: Graduates emerge with a range of attributes such as creative thinking, teamwork, and critical problem-solving. They also develop technical skills using architectural software like AutoCAD and GIS​ (GUtech -)​​ (GUtech -)​.

The team 
The Department of Urban Planning and Architectural Design at GUTech (German University of Technology in Oman) is headed by Professor Ercan Ağırbaş. The department offers a Bachelor's program that provides an in-depth education combining urban planning and architecture, emphasizing sustainable design and development.

The team members of the Department of Urban Planning and Architectural Design at GUTech, led by Professor Ercan Ağırbaş, include:

1. Frank Eittorf: Associate Professor
2. Dr. -Ing Gustavo de Siqueira: Associate Professor
3. Dr. Ahmad Adeel: Senior Lecturer
4. Muhammad Al Timami: Lecturer
5. Fatma Al Bulushi: Department Coordinator
6. Iman Al Ofi: Research and Teaching Assistant