Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
About This Programme
A 30-credit research master's across signal processing, embedded systems, power systems, communications and control, with student-selected electives forming a transcript-noted concentration and a thesis.
Course Highlights
- Broad core spanning DSP, embedded systems, computer networks, power systems and deep learning
- Very wide elective catalogue across communications, control, robotics, power, microelectronics and AI hardware
- Feeds the UAE's semiconductor, energy, communications and AI ecosystems
- Research-intensive with a 9-credit master's thesis
What You'll Study
Thesis-based: 12 credits of core (an engineering-mathematics course plus ECCE core, including a 0-credit research-methods seminar), 9 credits of electives and a 9-credit master's thesis.
Core Courses
- ENGR 695 Seminar in Research Methods0 credits
- ENGR 606 Advanced Engineering Mathematics (mathematics requirement)3 credits
- ECCE 610 Digital Signal Processing3 credits
- ECCE 630 Advanced Computer Networks3 credits
- ECCE 650 Linear Systems3 credits
Electives
- COSC 606 Machine Learning3 credits
- ECCE 635 Deep Learning System Design3 credits
- ECCE 641 Wireless Communications Systems3 credits
- ECCE 658 Autonomous Robotic Systems3 credits
- ECCE 661 Power Electronics3 credits
- ECCE 672 Integrated Microelectronic Devices3 credits
- ECCE 629 Hardware Accelerators for Artificial Intelligence3 credits
- ECCE 631 Blockchain Fundamentals & Applications3 credits
Thesis
- ECCE 699 Master's Thesis9 credits
Entry Requirements
Some programmes are nationality-restricted (e.g. Nuclear Engineering; International and Civil Security).
Careers
Graduates pursue roles in telecommunications, power & energy, semiconductors, control and robotics, or continue to doctoral study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
UAE CAA (Ministry of Education); KU holds no programmatic accreditation at graduate level
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)
Typical Offer
Bachelor's in electrical, electronics or computer engineering, CGPA 3.0/4.0 + TOEFL 91 / IELTS 6.5
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Abu Dhabi
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 150,000/yr
Apply online via ku.ac.ae with transcripts, references and a statement of purpose. Scholarships are assessed automatically at admission. Master's awards may cover tuition in full or in part and carry no stipend; PhD awards are competitive and merit-based, and may carry a full or partial tuition waiver plus a monthly stipend whose amount Khalifa University does not publish.