Talem

Helping families find the perfect educational institution in the UAE since 2025.

Explore

  • Nurseries
  • Schools
  • Universities

Emirates

  • Dubai
  • Abu Dhabi
  • Sharjah
  • Browse by Emirates

Company

  • Our Story
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2025-2026 Talem EdHub Portal. All rights reserved.

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

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering

MScPostgraduateEngineering

About This Programme

Advanced process engineering, and reaction and separation science.

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

15 credit hours of core coursework

  • Transport Phenomena3 credits
  • Advanced Reaction Engineering3 credits
  • Fluid Phase Equilibria3 credits
  • Graduate Seminar0 credits
  • Numerical Methods in Engineering3 credits
  • Environmental Impact Assessment Principles and Applications3 credits

Elective Courses

2 courses (6 credit hours) for the thesis track or 3 courses (9 credit hours) for the non-thesis track

Optional modules

  • Advanced Mass Transfer3 credits
  • Biochemical Engineering3 credits
  • Advanced Polymer Engineering3 credits
  • Advanced Process Dynamics and Controls3 credits
  • Experimental Design and Analysis3 credits
  • Selected Topics in Chemical Engineering3 credits

Culminating Experience

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

  • Thesis Research9 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 engineering careers across construction, energy, manufacturing, technology and government, or continue to postgraduate study and professional licensure.

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

Engineering

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.

EnquireView United Arab Emirates University
Next intakes
AugJan

Related Programmes in Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

BEng4 years

AED 87,813/yr

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering

BEng4 years

AED 87,813/yr

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

BEng4 years

AED 87,813/yr

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

BEng4 years

AED 87,813/yr

Talem

Helping families find the perfect educational institution in the UAE since 2025.

Explore

  • Nurseries
  • Schools
  • Universities

Emirates

  • Dubai
  • Abu Dhabi
  • Sharjah
  • Browse by Emirates

Company

  • Our Story
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2025-2026 Talem EdHub Portal. All rights reserved.