Master of Science in Water Resources
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
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 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.