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M.Eng Sustainable and Renewable Energy

The Master of Engineering Program in Sustainable and Renewable Energy builds on the success of KFUPM's undergraduate education with its emphasis on research and study of advanced and specialized subjects. The general objective of the program is to prepare professionals and leaders with the skills required to address the challenges of transforming the Kingdom's electric energy sector into a highly efficient, reliable entity.

Program Objectives

The program graduates will have acquired state-of-the-art knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to address the technical, economic, and environmental issues in the design of renewable and sustainable energy systems. The specific objectives are:

• The graduates will have acquired state-of-the-art knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to address the technical, economic, and environmental issues in the design of renewable and sustainable energy systems.
• The graduates will have attained the methodical attributes to operate, control, evaluate, and manage the renewable and sustainable energy systems of the future.
• The graduates will advance and lead the Kingdom's renewable and sustainable electric energy sector into a highly efficient, reliable entity.

Duration, Timeline, and Delivery Format

KFUPM understands that many engineers would enroll in this program on a part-time basis and would only be able to attend lectures during after-hours sessions. Consequently, the duration of the program and delivery format are influenced by this.

• The program will be delivered during the weekends (Fridays and Saturdays).
• Each cohort will have twenty-four months to complete all courses, including the project.
• Each course would be covered over 45 contact hours.
• The courses are taught by faculty from various departments and by invited speakers from industry and academia.
• The program starts annually in the Fall semester only.

Degree Plan

Conferment of a Master of Engineering in "Sustainable and Renewable Energy" requires successful completion of 30 credit hours of graduate-level courses and a written graduation project. The project will be directed by industrial and academic advisors. The degree plan spans four semesters over a period of 24 months.

• 18 credit hours of core courses
• 9 credit hours of technical elective courses
• 3 credit hours for Project (SEN 600)

Course Description

Core Courses:

• SEN 540: Electric Energy Systems
• SEN 541: Sustainable and Renewable Energy Systems
• SEN 542: Advanced Energy Conversion
• SEN 543: Renewable Energy Integration
• SEN 544: Solar Photovoltaic Systems
• SEN 545: Energy Economics, Policies, and Regulations

Elective Courses:

• SEN 550: Electricity Markets
• SEN 551: Nuclear Engineering
• SEN 552: Solar Thermal Energy
• SEN 553: Wind Energy Engineering
• SEN 554: Smart Grids
• SEN 555: Energy Efficiency
• SEN 556: Energy Storage
• SEN 557: Sustainable Buildings and Cities
• SEN 558: Energy Project Management & Leadership
• SEN 590: Special Topics in Sustainable and Renewable Energy
• SEN 591: Special Topics in Sustainable and Renewable Energy

Admission

To apply to the program, candidates must have a bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized institution with a high academic reputation. The minimum requirements for possible admission are as below:

• The program is open to males and females.
• A Bachelor (B.Sc.) Degree in engineering from a recognized institution.
• A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent. Official transcripts and degree certificates are required for final admission.
• Completion of TOEFL with a minimum score of 520 (PBT), 190 (CBT), or 68 (IBT). IELTS is also acceptable (minimum band-6.0).
• At least two letters of recommendation, where one letter can be from industry.
• A short introductory video (no longer than 2 minutes) in English that briefly introduces you and highlights your motivation and reasons for applying to the program.
• Passing an admission interview.

Program Schedule and Fee

• Duration: 2 Years
• Language: English
• Tuition Fees: SAR 90,000+VAT (SAR 45,000+VAT / Year)
• Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
• Application Opens for Fall: January 04, 2026
• Deadline for Submitting Applications: March 31, 2026
• Program Start Date: August 2026

Mandatory Documents for Application

1. Copy of identification (National ID for Saudi nationals / Passport for international applicants/ Iqama for residents of Saudi Arabia).
2. Complete official transcripts for the B.Sc. degree.
3. Statement-of-Purpose (a one-page essay focusing on career and research goals).
4. Short introductory video, maximum 2 minutes, addressing who you are and why you are applying to this program.
5. Two Recommendation Letters.
6. Proof of English proficiency.
7. CV.