Overview

American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK)’s Master of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy program offers students a comprehensive education in renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind, geothermal, and hydropower, as well as energy management, energy storage, and energy policy. Students will develop a deep understanding of sustainable and renewable energy principles and the ability to apply these principles to solve complex real-world problems. Through various opportunities, such as research projects, students can use their skills and gain real-world experience in the field.

Graduates of the Master of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy program can look forward to pursuing numerous career options in various industries, including government agencies, energy companies, consulting firms, research institutions, and non-profit organizations. They may also work in policy development, energy auditing, and environmental impact assessment.

Program Mission

The mission of the Master of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy program at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is to provide a high-quality education for United Arab Emirates students in the key aspects of Renewable and Sustainable Energy. It will enable the students to take responsible, creative, challenging, and stimulating posts in research and industry in this exciting field. The Master of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy program is designed to close the strategic gap between the technical aspects of renewable energy and the policy drivers for sustainable development. The program also addresses renewable energy systems' social, economic, and environmental issues. Through various opportunities, such as research projects, students can apply their skills and gain real-world experience in the field. After completing the requirements for the degree, students will be in an excellent position to start or continue a career in renewable and sustainable energy technologies. Students will be trained to design, model, manage and control complex projects and prepared to play leadership roles in industry and government.

Program Goals

The Program goals describe the expected accomplishments of graduates during their first few years after graduation. The program goals have been derived from and support the mission statement of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah. Upon successful completion of the Master of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy, a graduate should have the following:

Acquired skills and competency in using renewable energy solutions instead of fossil fuel energy sources.
Acquired a comprehensive understanding of renewable and sustainable energy systems.
Teamwork skills in multidisciplinary projects, identifying problems, and proposing solutions, including rigorous analysis and design of a process, component, or system.
Appreciation of the ethical and societal responsibilities entailed in the environmental engineering profession and the need for continuous education in the field and commitment to life-long learning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Project Management

Energy Conversion

Energy Systems Modeling and Optimization

Energy Economics
Energy Efficiency and Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Application Deadline: Fall: 15 September / Spring: 26 January. International students must apply two weeks in advance of the stated deadlines.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ra’s al Khaymah, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Qualified applicants requiring prerequisite courses may be required to take such courses in addition to their regular graduate program courses.
Copy of Degree certificate – translated into English, if the original is not in English

Official university transcript – translated into English, if original not in English
Two letters of recommendation – from a current supervisor and/or professor
Updated / current CV (résumé)
Two passport photos
Emirates ID
Passport Copy
Health Insurance / Card
Copy of a birth certificate
Copy of the Family Book (Emirati)
Two years of work experience required for Master of Education Program and five years for Executive Master of Business Administratio

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

54000 AED / year

≈ 54000 AED / year
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Citizens or residents

54000 AED / year

≈ 54000 AED / year

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