Master of Science in Civil Engineering
About This Programme
A 30-credit master's across structural, geotechnical, transportation, water and environmental engineering, with course-only, thesis and project pathways. Prepares graduates for advanced practice in the infrastructure sector or doctoral study.
Course Highlights
- Flexible thesis, project or course-only tracks
- Electives span structures, geotechnical, water and environmental, transportation, remote sensing and construction
- Research-linked courses; the professional-project route suits practising engineers
- Feeds the PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering
What You'll Study
Three pathways: thesis (21 elective credits + 9-credit thesis), project (27 elective credits + 3-credit professional project) or course-only (30 elective credits); all include a zero-credit seminar. No fixed taught core.
Core Requirements (no fixed taught core)
- Zero-credit graduate seminar0 credits
Elective Courses (21 thesis / 27 project / 30 course-only credits)
- CMT 520 Advanced Construction Scheduling3 credits
- CVE 520 Sustainable Construction and Methods3 credits
- CVE 521 Finite Element Methods for Solids and Structures3 credits
- CVE 522 Advanced Water Resources Engineering3 credits
- CVE 524 Design of Strengthened Concrete Structures3 credits
- CVE 525 Structural Earthquake Engineering3 credits
- CVE 526 Advanced Structural Steel Design3 credits
- CVE 527 Optimization Techniques for Civil Engineering Systems3 credits
- CVE 551 Wastewater Treatment3 credits
- CVE 572 Satellite Remote Sensing3 credits
- CVE 621 Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings3 credits
- CVE 622 Physical and Chemical Processes in Water Treatment3 credits
- CVE 624 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering3 credits
- CVE 625 Highway Bridge Design3 credits
- CVE 626 Bridge Management Systems3 credits
- CVE 627 Mechanics of Reinforced Concrete3 credits
- CVE 630 Designing with Geosynthetics3 credits
- CVE 651 Biological Treatment Process Control3 credits
- CVE 694 Special Topics in Civil Engineering3 credits
- ESM 570 Project Management3 credits
- NGN 509 Computational Methods for Engineers3 credits
Thesis / Professional Project
- CVE 699 Master's Thesis (thesis option)9 credits
- CVE 698 Professional Project (project option)3 credits
Entry Requirements
MBA and MBDA applicants take the GMAT or the AUS admission test; a statement of purpose is required for some programmes.
Careers
Consulting and contracting firms, government infrastructure and municipality roles, and specialised practice in structural, geotechnical, environmental, water and transportation engineering.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed/accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research; AUS is institutionally US-accredited by MSCHE (Middle States).
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)
Typical Offer
BS in Civil Engineering, CGPA 3.0/4.0, plus IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 80). Related engineering/quantitative-science degrees considered case-by-case.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 82,200/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu with transcripts, a CV, references and a statement of purpose where required. The graduate application fee is AED 450 + 5% VAT. AUS offers graduate assistantships to qualified applicants.