Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
About This Programme
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.
Course Highlights
- CAA-accredited master's: explicitly accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation
- Specialise in thermal and green-energy systems, fluids, solid mechanics, design and manufacturing, and dynamics and control
- Thesis, project or course-only tracks with research-oriented class projects
- Feeds doctoral study; Accelerated Master's route for AUS undergraduates
What You'll 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).
College Core Courses (3 credits + 0-credit seminar)
- NGN 500 Advanced Engineering Mathematics3 credits
- MCE 695 Seminar0 credits
Elective Courses (18 thesis / 24 project / 27 course-only credits)
- BME 533 Microfluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip Devices3 credits
- MCE 540 Advanced Dynamics3 credits
- MCE 551 Advanced Materials Science and Engineering3 credits
- MCE 553 Advanced Thermodynamics3 credits
- MCE 554 Advanced Fluid Dynamics3 credits
- MCE 555 Advanced Heat Transfer3 credits
- MCE 562 Modeling and Simulation in MEMS3 credits
- MCE 563 Computational Mechanics3 credits
- MCE 564 Advanced Solid Mechanics3 credits
- MCE 653 HVAC Systems Design3 credits
- MCE 656 Advanced Fuel Cell Systems3 credits
- MCE 694 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering3 credits
- MTR 540 Advanced Control Systems3 credits
Thesis / Professional Project
- MCE 699 Master's Thesis (thesis option)9 credits
- MCE 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
Energy, HVAC, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive and design engineering roles across the region, plus doctoral study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
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).
Programme Details
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
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.