Master of Science in Internet of Things

MScPostgraduateComputer Science

About This Programme

IoT architectures, sensing, connectivity and edge computing.

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.

Core Courses

9 credit hours

  • CENG601 Embedded Systems Design3 credits
  • CENG602 Wireless and Mobile Networks3 credits
  • CENG603 Internet of Things (IoT) Systems and Platforms3 credits

Major Elective Courses

Select three courses (9 CH)

Select three (9 CH).

  • CENG604 Sensors, Data Acquisition and Interfaces3 credits
  • CENG640 Internet of Things Security3 credits
  • CENG655 Special Topics in Computing and IoT3 credits
  • SWEB645 Application and Service Development for the IoT3 credits
  • ISBP632 Applied Data Mining3 credits
  • ISEC755 Advanced Systems and Data Security3 credits

Free Electives

6 credit hours of master-level courses from the College of IT or other colleges with advisor approval

Thesis

6 credit hours

  • ITPG699 Research Thesis6 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: IELTS Academic 6.0 or equivalent, less than two years old. IELTS 5.5 qualifies only for conditional admission.

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

Careers

Graduates pursue careers in software, cybersecurity, data and IT across government, technology and industry, or continue to 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

Computer Science

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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