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 Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

MScPostgraduateEngineering

About This Programme

Advanced design, thermofluids, materials and manufacturing.

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

  • Analytical Techniques in Engineering3 credits
  • Advanced Dynamics3 credits
  • Advanced Solid Mechanics3 credits
  • Advanced Fluid Mechanics3 credits
  • Mechanical Engineering Seminar0 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

  • Advanced Mechanical Vibrations3 credits
  • Linear Systems Theory3 credits
  • Finite Element Methods3 credits
  • Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics3 credits
  • Advanced CAD/CAM3 credits
  • Advanced Heat Transfer3 credits
  • Advanced Thermodynamics3 credits
  • Directed Studies in Mechanical Engineering3 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 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.