A 30-credit CAA-accredited master's with specialisations in thermal and green-energy systems, fluid systems, solid mechanics, design and manufacturing, and dynamics and control, with course-only and thesis pathways. Prepares graduates for advanced practice or doctoral study.
Three pathways: thesis (3 core + 18 elective credits + 9-credit thesis), project (3 core + 24 elective credits + 3-credit project) or course-only (3 core + 27 elective credits); seminar (MCE 695).
MBA and MBDA applicants take the GMAT or the AUS admission test; a statement of purpose is required for some programmes.
Energy, HVAC, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive and design engineering roles across the region, plus doctoral study.
Accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (explicitly cited on the programme page); AUS is institutionally US-accredited by MSCHE (Middle States).
Award
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)
Typical Offer
BS in Mechanical 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
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.