Master of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy
About This Programme
AURAK's MSRE is a two-year, 30 credit-hour degree in renewable energy technologies including solar, wind, geothermal and hydropower, alongside energy management, energy storage and energy policy. The revised programme runs two pathways: a Project option of five core courses, four electives and an Applied Project, and a Thesis option of five core courses, two electives and a research thesis.
Course Highlights
- Two pathways: Project option with an Applied Project, or Thesis option
- 30 credit hours over two years
- Solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, storage and energy policy
- Revised for a modern, industry-aligned structure with improved progression
What You'll Study
AURAK publishes this as a sample study plan; the actual sequence a student follows depends on placement, transfer credit and course availability. Where AURAK's own plan totals fewer credit hours than the degree's published credit count, the published count is authoritative.
Track 1: Project Option
- MSRE 510 - Energy Conversion and Storage3 credits
- MSRE 512 - Energy Systems Modeling and Optimization3 credits
- MSRE 520 - Solar PV Systems3 credits
- MSRE 516 - Research Methodology3 credits
- MSRE 527 - Power Electronics for Renewables3 credits
- MSRE Elective 13 credits
- MSRE Elective 23 credits
- MSRE Elective 33 credits
- MSRE Elective 43 credits
- MSRE 580 - Applied Project3 credits
Track 2: Thesis Option - five core courses, two electives and a research thesis in place of the Applied Project and two of the electives.
Entry Requirements
Applications are made online. AURAK's admissions application deadline for Fall 2026 is 30 August 2026 and for Spring 2027 is 3 January 2027.
Careers
AURAK lists energy efficiency manager, wind energy professional, solar photovoltaic expert and research and development expert as destinations for this degree, in energy companies, government agencies, consulting firms, research institutions and non-profit organisations.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. AURAK is also institutionally accredited by SACSCOC (US) and QAA (UK).
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy
Start Date
Fall (August/September) and Spring (January)
Typical Offer
A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline. AURAK sets the graduate minimum entry CGPA at 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
MSc
Subject Area
Energy
Tuition Fee
AED 90,000 total
Applications are made online through AURAK. Fees shown exclude the separate non-tuition charges: an AED 400 application fee (AED 500 for graduate programmes), an AED 4,000 seat reservation fee credited against first-semester tuition, and per-semester technology, service and medical fees.