Master in Sustainable Environmental Engineering and Law
About This Programme
A two-year English-taught Master in sustainable environmental engineering and law, awarded jointly by Sorbonne Universite and Universite Paris Cite.
Course Highlights
- Interdisciplinary: environmental engineering, data science and law.
- Covers water, coastal management, climate action and energy transition.
- Strong AI and big-data component for environmental engineering.
- Degree awarded jointly by Sorbonne Universite and Universite Paris Cite.
What You'll Study
A two-year English-taught Master (SEEL) blending environmental engineering, data science and environmental law and policy, from water and coastal management to climate action and energy transition, ending in a thesis. Awarded jointly by Sorbonne Universite and Universite Paris Cite.
Note
- The degree in Sustainable Environmental Engineering and Law is taught in English and comprises four semesters over two years. Upon completion, students will have earned 120 credits.
Semester 1
- Environmental Data Science and Analytics (25 contact hours)
- Sustainable Water Management and Sanitation (20 contact hours)
- Location Intelligence for Environmental Engineering (10 contact hours)
- International Environmental Law (20 contact hours)
- Sustainable Development: Politics and Policies (20 contact hours)
- Environmental Policies and Economics (20 contact hours)
- Sustainable Cities and Communities (20 contact hours)
- Project Management (5 contact hours)
Semester 2
- Environmental Monitoring and Modelling (25 contact hours)
- Landscape Evolution under Climate Change (10 contact hours)
- Sustainable Agriculture Towards Food Security (10 contact hours)
- Coastal Management (25 contact hours)
- Water Law and Natural Resources Management (20 contact hours)
- Climate Change Action (20 contact hours)
- Biodiversity Law (10 contact hours)
- Legal Aspects of Food Security (10 contact hours)
- Environmental Mobility (10 contact hours)
- Project Management 2 (5 contact hours)
Semester 3
- Big Data and AI for Environmental Engineering (15 contact hours)
- Environmental Law and Human Rights (10 contact hours)
- Environmental Litigation (10 contact hours)
- Corporate, Environment and Social Responsibility (10 contact hours)
- Energy Transition: Strategies and Policies (10 contact hours)
- Research Methodology for Internship Report and Thesis (15 contact hours)
Semester 4
- Thesis
Entry Requirements
Selective admission.
Careers
Leads to careers in environmental engineering, sustainability, environmental law and policy, and consultancy.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and the French Ministry of Higher Education (HCERES); the degree is awarded jointly by Sorbonne Universite and Universite Paris Cite.
Programme Details
Award
Master (Master's degree), 120 ECTS
Start Date
September (annual intake)
Typical Offer
Relevant bachelor's (2nd class / CGPA 3.0); IELTS 6.0
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Environmental Law
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 166,400 total
Apply online at sorbonne.ae. Non-refundable application fee of AED 300. Deadline in late August (28 August 2026) for the September intake.