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Khalifa University/Programmes/Master of Science in Sustainable Critical Infrastructure

Master of Science in Sustainable Critical Infrastructure

MScPostgraduateEngineering

About This Programme

A 36-credit master's (Masdar-legacy) for architects, planners and civil engineers in the sustainable planning and management of critical infrastructure, with a thesis.

Course Highlights

  • 36-credit structure with two self-contained tracks: Sustainable Urban Planning & Design and Transport Planning & Systems
  • Core in transportation systems analysis, urban design for sustainability and sustainable building science
  • Electives across infrastructure finance, GIS, public transportation and thermal energy in buildings
  • Research-intensive with a 12-credit master's thesis

What You'll Study

Thesis-based: 12 credits of core courses (including a 0-credit research-methods seminar), 12 credits of electives drawn from two concentration tracks and a 12-credit master's thesis.

Core Courses

  • ENGR 695 Seminar in Research Methods0 credits
  • ESMA 603 Systems Optimization (or ESMA 610 Business Analytics)3 credits
  • SCIN 601 Transportation Systems Analysis: Demand and Economics3 credits
  • SCIN 602 Urban Design for Sustainability: Theory and Practice3 credits
  • SCIN 612 Sustainable Building Science: Fundamentals, Tools, and Applications3 credits

Electives

  • SCIN 603 Management of Infrastructure Systems3 credits
  • SCIN 604 Infrastructure Finance3 credits
  • SCIN 605 Planning Theory, Practice, and Ethics3 credits
  • SCIN 606 Geographic Information Systems3 credits
  • SCIN 607 Infrastructure and Development3 credits
  • SCIN 609 Comparative Land Use and Transportation Planning3 credits
  • SCIN 610 Public Transportation Systems3 credits
  • SCIN 611 Thermal Energy in Buildings3 credits

Thesis

  • SCIN 699 Master's Thesis12 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of at least 3.00/4.00, two reference letters, a statement of purpose (500-1,000 words) and an admission interview.
English: TOEFL iBT 91 or IELTS Academic 6.5.

Some programmes are nationality-restricted (e.g. Nuclear Engineering; International and Civil Security).

Careers

Graduates take on roles in urban planning, transportation planning, sustainable-infrastructure design and infrastructure finance, or pursue doctoral research.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

UAE CAA (Ministry of Education); KU holds no programmatic accreditation at graduate level

Programme Details

Award

Master of Science in Sustainable Critical Infrastructure

Start Date

August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)

Typical Offer

Bachelor's in engineering, planning, architecture or a related field, 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 90,000/yr

Apply online via ku.ac.ae with transcripts, references and a statement of purpose. Master's students access tiered tuition scholarships; PhD researchers are fully funded with a tuition waiver and a substantial monthly stipend.

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