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United Arab Emirates University/Programmes/Master of Science in Water Resources

Master of Science in Water Resources

MScPostgraduateEnvironmental Science

About This Programme

Hydrology, water systems and integrated water resources management.

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 of required coursework

  • Water Resources Management3 credits
  • Introduction to Water Science and Technology3 credits
  • Experimental Design and Analysis3 credits
  • Graduate Seminar0 credits

Elective Courses

4 courses (12 credit hours) for the thesis track or 5 courses (15 credit hours) for the non-thesis track

Optional modules

  • Environmental Impact Assessment Principles and Applications3 credits
  • Fluid Mechanics for Non Engineers3 credits
  • Surface Water Hydrology3 credits
  • Water Quality3 credits
  • Hydraulics of Closed Conduits3 credits
  • Groundwater Hydrology3 credits
  • Advanced Hydrochemistry3 credits
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment3 credits
  • Sustainable Water Desalination3 credits
  • Membrane Desalination3 credits
  • Coastal Hydrodynamics3 credits
  • Special Topics in Water Resources3 credits
  • Directed Studies in Water Resources3 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

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 careers in environmental consulting, sustainability, government and research, 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

Environmental 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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AugJan

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