Master in Sustainable Environmental Engineering and Law

MasterPostgraduateEnvironmental 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.

Year 1 (Master 1)

Environmental Data Science and Analytics (SEEL-511)5 credits
Sustainable Water Management and Sanitation (SEEL-512)5 credits
International Environmental Law (SEEL-514)4 credits
Sustainable Development: Politics and Policies (SEEL-515)4 credits
Environmental Policies and Economics (SEEL-516)4 credits
Sustainable Cities and Communities (SEEL-517)4 credits
Environmental Monitoring and Modelling (SEEL-520)4 credits
Coastal Management (SEEL-523)4 credits
Water Law and Natural Resources Management (SEEL-524)3 credits
Climate Change Action (SEEL-525)3 credits

Year 2 (Master 2)

Big Data and Artificial Intelligence for Environmental Engineering (SEEL-531)8 credits
Environmental Law and Human Rights (SEEL-532)4 credits
Environmental Litigation (SEEL-533)4 credits
Corporate, Environment and Social Responsibility (SEEL-534)4 credits
Energy Transition: Strategies and Policies (SEEL-535)4 credits
Research Methodology (SEEL-536)6 credits
Thesis (SEEL-540)30 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant bachelor's degree (second-class honours / CGPA around 3.0) in engineering, science, law or a related field.

English: IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL 79, or native-English study of three years; English-medium degrees are exempt.

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 83,200/yr

Apply online at sorbonne.ae. Non-refundable application fee of AED 300. Deadline in late August (28 August 2026) for the September intake.

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Next intakes

Sep

What You'll Study

Year 1 (Master 1)

Environmental Data Science and Analytics (SEEL-511)5 credits
Sustainable Water Management and Sanitation (SEEL-512)5 credits
International Environmental Law (SEEL-514)4 credits
Sustainable Development: Politics and Policies (SEEL-515)4 credits
Environmental Policies and Economics (SEEL-516)4 credits
Sustainable Cities and Communities (SEEL-517)4 credits
Environmental Monitoring and Modelling (SEEL-520)4 credits
Coastal Management (SEEL-523)4 credits
Water Law and Natural Resources Management (SEEL-524)3 credits
Climate Change Action (SEEL-525)3 credits

Year 2 (Master 2)

Big Data and Artificial Intelligence for Environmental Engineering (SEEL-531)8 credits
Environmental Law and Human Rights (SEEL-532)4 credits
Environmental Litigation (SEEL-533)4 credits
Corporate, Environment and Social Responsibility (SEEL-534)4 credits
Energy Transition: Strategies and Policies (SEEL-535)4 credits
Research Methodology (SEEL-536)6 credits
Thesis (SEEL-540)30 credits