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United Arab Emirates University/Programmes/Master of Science in Architectural Engineering

Master of Science in Architectural Engineering

MScPostgraduateArchitecture

About This Programme

Advanced architectural engineering, building systems and sustainable design.

Course Highlights

  • Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
  • American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
  • UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored

What You'll Study

Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.

Required Courses

12 credit hours of core coursework

  • Research Methods3 credits
  • Graduate Research Seminar0 credits
  • Sustainable Urbanism3 credits
  • High Performance Buildings3 credits
  • Design Management for the Built Environment3 credits

Elective Courses

3 courses (9 credit hours) for the thesis track or 4 courses (12 credit hours) for the non-thesis track

Optional modules

  • Sustainable Community Development3 credits
  • Impact Assessment for the Built Environment3 credits
  • Selected Topics in Architectural Engineering3 credits
  • Integrated Construction Tools and Processes3 credits
  • Advanced Illumination and Daylighting3 credits
  • Climate Research in Building Energy Efficiency3 credits
  • Water Efficiency in the Built Environment3 credits
  • Building Science Experiment Research Lab3 credits
  • Fenestration Analysis and Design3 credits
  • Building Ventilation3 credits

Culminating Experience

Thesis track: 9 credit hours; non-thesis track: 6 credit hours. 30 credit hours total for the degree

  • Thesis9 credits
  • Technical Project6 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
English: An official IELTS or TOEFL score, commonly IELTS 5.0 to 6.0 depending on the programme.

A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.

Careers

Graduates pursue careers in architectural and engineering practice, construction and the built-environment sector, or continue to professional licensure and postgraduate study.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.

Programme Details

Award

Master of Science

Start Date

August (Fall intake)

Typical Offer

A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Duration

2 years

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Architecture

Campus

Al Ain

Course Type

Master of Science

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 36,000/yr

Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.

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