The Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism & Art began its activities in 2002 by admitting 25 students in the field of Urban Planning which was within the Faculty of Engineering. In 2004 with the approval of honorable authorities and former minister of Housing and Urban Development, Hedayat School Building which is of historical significance was awarded to Urmia University in order to establish the faculty. This Faculty was established in this historical building and started running two undergraduate programs, namely Architecture and Urban Planning.