Master of Science in Civil Engineering
About This Programme
Advanced structural, geotechnical, transportation and construction engineering.
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
3 credit hours of required coursework
- Graduate Seminar0 credits
- Experimental Design and Analysis3 credits
Elective Courses
6 courses (18 credit hours) for the thesis track or 7 courses (21 credit hours) for the non-thesis track, drawn from five focus areas
Focus areas: Structural and Materials, Construction and Project Management, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation and Pavement, Surveying and Environmental
- Advanced Mechanics of Materials3 credits
- Structural Dynamics3 credits
- Prestressed Concrete Structures3 credits
- Design of Advanced Steel Systems3 credits
- Bridge Engineering3 credits
- Rehabilitation of Structures3 credits
- Construction Equipment and Methods3 credits
- Construction Cost Estimating3 credits
- Advanced Foundation Design3 credits
- Stability of Earth Supported Structures3 credits
- Foundation Dynamics3 credits
- Theory and Design of Pavement Structures3 credits
- Pavement Management Systems3 credits
- Advanced Traffic Engineering and Management3 credits
- Design of Transportation Systems3 credits
- Environmental Impact Assessment Principles and Applications3 credits
- Experimental Methods in Civil Engineering3 credits
- Map Projections and Geometric Geodesy3 credits
- Digital Terrain Modeling and Applications3 credits
- Special Topics in Civil Engineering3 credits
- Finite Element Methods3 credits
- Operations Research for Engineers3 credits
Culminating Experience
Thesis track: 9 credit hours; non-thesis track: 6 credit hours. 30 credit hours total for the degree
- Research 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 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.