Master of Science in Architectural Engineering
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
Students choose either the thesis or the non-thesis (technical project) track
Entry Requirements
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.