TAMAYOUZ Internship ProgramME
Tamayouz’s international internship programmes provide high-achieving architecture and engineering graduates with the opportunity to bridge the gap between academic excellence and professional practice. Through strategic partnerships with leading regional firms, the award offers winners immersive, hands-on experience in world-class design environments across the Middle East.
Funding and professional placement for these internships are generously provided by our partners, including Dewan Architects + Engineers, AJi Group and Manhal Habbobi Consultants (MHC).
These programmes are designed to nurture the next generation of architects by providing professional mentorship and global industry exposure.
Dewan Internship Programme
Internship Established in 2012
A three-month paid internship at Dewan Architects + Engineers in Dubai is offered to the Second and Third Prize winners of the Tamayouz International Architecture Graduation Projects Award.
Who Receives the Internship
- Second Prize Winner – Three-month internship at Dewan Architects + Engineers (Dubai)
- Third Prize Winner – Three-month internship at Dewan Architects + Engineers (Dubai)
Internship Package
- Duration: 3 months
- Location: Dewan Architects + Engineers – Dubai
- Monthly Stipend: 10,000 AED
- Accommodation Allowance: Up to 5,000 AED per month (included in the stipend)
- Professional Experience
AJi Group Internship Programme
Internship Established in 2025
AJi Group offers a three-month paid internship to the Fourth and Fifth Prize winners of the Tamayouz International Architecture Graduation Projects Award.
Who Receives the Internship
- Fourth Prize Winner – Three-month internship with AJi Group
- Fifth Prize Winner – Three-month internship with AJi Group
Internship Package
The AJi Internship Programme includes:
- Duration: 3 months
- Location: At one of AJi Group’s offices in: Abu Dhabi, Amman, Dubai, Riyadh.
- Monthly Stipend
- Accommodation Allowance
- Professional Experience
MHC Internship Programme
Internship Established in 2026
The Manhal Habbobi Consultants (MHC) Internship Programme supports emerging architects from Iraqi universities.
Who Receives the Internship
Ten internships are awarded to the ten highest-achieving projects from Iraqi universities participating in the Tamayouz International Architecture Graduation Projects Award.
Internship Package
The MHC Internship Programme includes:
- Duration: 2 months
- Location: MHC’s main office in Baghdad
- Participants: Top ten projects from Iraqi universities
- Professional Experience
Internship Terms and Conditions
Selected interns should note the following:
- Visa: Interns are responsible for obtaining their visa after confirming their start date with Tamayouz. Supporting documents will be provided where necessary.
- Accommodation: Accommodation arrangements must be made by the intern within the provided allowance where applicable.
- Flights: Travel to and from the internship location is the responsibility of the intern.
- Start Date: Internship start dates must be agreed upon with the hosting practice and Tamayouz.
- Duration: Interns are expected to complete the full internship period. If a prize is awarded to group or joint winners, the internship duration will be split evenly between them.
- Professional Conduct: Interns must follow the host organisation’s professional standards and policies during the internship.
- Insurance: Interns are responsible for their own health and travel insurance.
DEWAN Architects + Engineers Internship in Numbers
Dewan Architects & Engineers has been at the forefront of the Middle East’s architectural and engineering design sector for over four decades. Its founder, Mohamed Al Assam, who currently serves as Chairman and Managing Director, established Dewan’s first office in Abu Dhabi in 1984. The firm cemented its presence as a major player in the regional architectural scene with the successful completion of its first high-rise commercial project, Baniyas Tower, in 1988.
In 1999, Dewan expanded with a Dubai design studio, which quickly became a key contributor to the emirate’s evolving skyline. The firm further solidified its regional leadership by establishing offices in Iraq, Libya, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, and Qatar. Dewan is recognised as a global multidisciplinary practice, ranking among the top three firms in the region and within the top 50 globally, according to leading industry publications and peer reviews. In recent years, Dewan has continued to innovate and expand, opening new offices in Egypt and India and undertaking landmark projects such as the Riyadh Metro and the Dubai Creek Tower.
Dewan Architects & Engineers has been a longstanding supporter and sponsor of the Tamayouz Excellence Award. Mohamed Al Assam, Dewan’s CEO, is a strong advocate of Tamayouz and its mission.
Sponsorship Numbers
Since 2012, Dewan’s sponsorship of Tamayouz has resulted in:
