Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
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
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.