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American University of Sharjah/Programmes/Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

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About This Programme

A 30-credit master's in advanced power, electronics, communications, control and signal processing, with course-only, thesis and project pathways. Prepares graduates for specialised electrical-engineering practice or doctoral study.

Course Highlights

  • Covers power systems and smart grids, renewable energy, RF/microwave and analog IC design, communications, AI/machine learning and control
  • Thesis, project or course-only tracks
  • Thesis students with CGPA 3.5+ may take PhD-level electives
  • Feeds the PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering

What You'll Study

Three pathways: thesis (21 elective credits + 9-credit thesis), project (27 elective credits + 3-credit project) or course-only (30 elective credits); zero-credit seminar (ELE 695). No fixed taught core.

Core Requirements (no fixed taught core)

  • ELE 695 Seminar0 credits

Elective Courses (21 thesis / 27 project / 30 course-only credits)

  • ELE 540 Principles of Digital Communications3 credits
  • ELE 542 Applied Electromagnetics3 credits
  • ELE 543 Analog Integrated Circuits Design3 credits
  • ELE 544 Advanced Signal Processing3 credits
  • ELE 545 Power System Operation and Control3 credits
  • ELE 547 Distributed Energy Resources in Smart Grids3 credits
  • ELE 548 Photovoltaic Energy Systems3 credits
  • ELE 549 Optimization in Electrical Engineering3 credits
  • ELE 641 Advanced Microwave Engineering3 credits
  • ELE 644 Dynamics and Control of Electrical Drives3 credits
  • ELE 646 Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits3 credits
  • ELE 647 Digital Protection of Power Systems3 credits
  • ELE 648 Pattern Classification3 credits
  • ELE 650 Deep Learning3 credits
  • ELE 660 RF Power Amplifiers for Wireless and Satellite Communications3 credits
  • ELE 694 Special Topics in Electrical Engineering3 credits
  • MTR 540 Advanced Control Systems3 credits
  • NGN 500 Advanced Engineering Mathematics3 credits
  • NGN 509 Computational Methods for Engineers3 credits

Thesis / Professional Project

  • ELE 699 Master's Thesis (thesis option)9 credits
  • ELE 698 Professional Project (project option)3 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 (2.50-2.99 may be considered for conditional admission); some programmes require prerequisite or bridging courses.
English: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, or EmSAT English 1550; waived if the previous degree was taught in English.

MBA and MBDA applicants take the GMAT or the AUS admission test; a statement of purpose is required for some programmes.

Careers

Power and utility, energy, telecom, semiconductor, aerospace/defence and electronics sectors, plus doctoral study.

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 Electrical Engineering

Start Date

August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)

Typical Offer

BS in Electrical 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.

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