Master of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy

Project Option: Five Core Courses, Four Electives, and an Applied Project | Thesis Option: Five Core Courses, Two Electives, and a Research Thesis·School of Engineering and Computing

Master

Overview

AURAK's Master of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy (MSRE) prepares graduates to lead the transition towards a more sustainable future by developing advanced expertise in renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind, geothermal, and hydropower, alongside energy management, energy storage, and energy policy.

Typical Job Titles

Energy Efficiency Manager
Wind Energy Professional
Solar Photovoltaic Expert
Research and Development Expert
Renewable energy development roles
Policy roles
Sustainability consulting
Environmental impact assessment positions

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Tuition & Fees

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AED 3,000 / USD 817 per credit hour; total program is 30 credit hours (no explicit annual/per-year total stated)

Program Details

Degree level: Master
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
College: School of Engineering and Computing
Concentration: Project Option: Five Core Courses, Four Electives, and an Applied Project | Thesis Option: Five Core Courses, Two Electives, and a Research Thesis

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

Acquire, integrate, and apply advanced knowledge in sustainable and renewable energy systems

Academic Requirements12

1A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
2English proficiency: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 79 internet-based, or equivalent
3Copy of degree certificate (translated to English if needed)
4Official university transcript (translated if needed)
5Two letters of recommendation
6Updated CV
7Two passport photos
8Emirates ID
9Passport copy
10Health insurance/card
11Birth certificate copy
12Family book copy (for Emiratis)

Program Requirements5

11.5 Years, 30 Credit Hours
2Project Option: Core Courses 15 credit hours, Elective Courses 12 credit hours, Applied Project 3 credit hours
3Thesis Option: Core Courses 15 credit hours, Elective Courses 6 credit hours, Thesis 9 credit hours
4Core courses: MSRE 510 Energy Conversion and Storage (3), MSRE 512 Energy Systems Modeling and Optimization (3), MSRE 516 Research Methodology (3), MSRE 520 Solar PV Systems (3), MSRE 527 Power Electronics for Renewables (3)
5Electives: MSRE 513 Energy Economics (3), MSRE 515 Energy Efficiency and Management (3), MSRE 522 Wind Energy Systems (3), MSRE 524 Sustainable Desalination (3), MSRE 525 Concentrated Solar Power (3), MSRE 528 Special Topics in Sustainable and Renewable Energy (3)