Tamayouz Excellence Award is proud to announce the Top 20 finalists shortlist for its Architecture Graduation Projects Award 2025.
Selection for the Shortlist was based on the award’s assessment criteria, highlighting aspirational and transformative projects that tackle local and global challenges through a holistic understanding of context.
The award is open to architecture, urban design, urban planning, architecture technology and landscape design students worldwide.
The award aims to recognise excellence in architectural design and education worldwide and showcase excellent architectural examples to promote and provoke architectural debate.
This year, Tamayouz Excellence Award for Architecture Graduation Projects received 949 entries from teams and individuals, representing 185 universities across 47 countries.
The Finalists
The shortlist finalists for the 2025 Architecture Graduation Projects Award are:
*All finalists are arranged in order by country.
** All projects will be showcased on www.architecturegraduationprojects.com
- Juaira Sizdah Tarabih from Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, supervised by Sanjida Ahmed Sinthia.
- Siam Rahman from the North South University, supervised by Mujtaba Ahsan and A K M Saleh Ahmed Anik.
Canada
- Reza Farhadi, Maryam Noroozi, Amir Rahsaz, Hengameh Ghasemi, and Mahshid Del Avar, from University of British Columbia & University of Tehran, supervised by Dr Hossein Mansourian, Dr Keramatollah Ziari, Dr Aleksandra Dulic.
- Ahmed Makki Mohammedjamil Salih from Cairo University, supervised by Dr Mohamed Noeman.
- Bisan Elsayed Kandil from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, supervised by Omar Mohamed Galal.
- Clara Ashraf Fayez Farid from Cairo University, supervised by Dr Mohamed Noeman.
- Hagar Mohamed Abd El Mohsen Hamed from Banha University, supervised by Professor Sadek Saad.
- Ingy Abdelsalam Helmy Ibrahim El Shourbagy from Cairo University, supervised by Dr Mohamed Noeman.
- Khadijah Hamed Abdullah Abobakr Al-Attas from Cairo University, supervised by Dr Mohamed Noeman.
- Salma Ghareeb Mohamed Ezzat from Cairo University, supervised by Dr Mohamed Noeman.
- Soad Mohamed Mostafa Shahin from Cairo University, supervised by Dr Mohamed Noeman.
Iraq
- Hussein Ammar Mohammed from the University of Kufa, supervised by Dr Kareem Al-Abdaly and Dr Hasanain Karbol.
Lebanon
- Lynn Nasr from The Lebanese American University, supervised by Dr Maroun Daccache.
Palestine
- Hadeel Riad Shreim and Marah Amjad Al-hourani from Palestine Polytechnic University, supervised by Dr Bader Al-atawneh.
Uganda
- Baraka Joel from Makerere University, supervised by Priscilla Namwanje Waseka.
United Kingdom
- Louis Shepley from the University of Liverpool, supervised by Giamila Quattrone.
- Bien Do Ha Giang from the University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City, supervised by Dam Huynh Quoc Vu.
- Nguyễn Đình Long from the University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City, supervised by Đặng Thanh Hưng.
- Phan Trương Anh Thi from Van Lang University, supervised by Lê Anh Đức.
- Vo Doan Duc Huy from the University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City, supervised by Pham Phu Cuong.
PRIZES
FIRST PRIZE
An MSc Scholarship for 2 Years at the University Polytechnic of Milan + Tamayouz Medal + Certificate + An invitation to attend the annual ceremony and the international design workshop (travel and accommodation covered by Tamayouz).
SECOND PRIZE
A three-month paid internship with Dewan Architects + Engineers in Dubai + Certificate + An invitation to attend the annual ceremony and the international design workshop (travel and accommodation covered by Tamayouz).
THIRD PRIZE
A three-month paid internship with Dewan Architects + Engineers in Dubai + Certificate + An invitation to attend the annual ceremony and the international design workshop (travel and accommodation covered by Tamayouz).
FOURTH PRIZE
A three-month paid internship with AJi Group at one of their office, location determined by AJi Group + Certificate + An invitation to attend the biennial ceremony (travel and accommodation covered by Tamayouz).
FIFTH PRIZE
A three-month paid internship with AJi Group at one of their office, location determined by AJi Group + Certificate + An invitation to attend the biennial ceremony (travel and accommodation covered by Tamayouz).
5 X HONOURABLE MENTIONS
Certificate + Invitation to attend the annual ceremony
SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Given to the supervisor of the winning project or the supervisor with most entries supervised in the Top 10 Tamayouz Medal + Certificate.
SCHOOL OF THE YEAR AWARD
Tamayouz Medallion is given to the university of the winning project or the university with the most entries in the Top 10.
SPECIAL AWARD
An MSc Scholarship for 2 Years at the University Polytechnic of Milan will be awarded to the Top Graduation Project submitted by an Iraqi Student. This special prize replaces the former Iraqi Graduation Projects Category.
THE SHORTLIST AND THE LONGLIST
Will feature in our online publications and social media pages.
The World’s Top 100 Graduation Projects Platform
As part of our effort to highlight the excellent work done by students worldwide, the Top 100 Graduation Projects will be showcased on our platform, The World’s Top 100 Graduation Projects.
The winners will be announced on the 22nd of December, 2025.
Sponsors
Tamayouz Excellence Award is sponsored by 99 Properties Development, Coventry University, Dewan Architects + Engineers, Kufa–Makiya Charity, Bonair Ltd, Aji Group, and Round City Magazine.