Program Overview

Master in Sustainable Environmental Engineering and Law

Programme Chair

• Prof. Kosmas Pavlopoulos, Professor
• Dr. Maia-Oumeima Hamrouni, Associate Professor

Programme Duration

• 2 years

Delivery Language

• English

Deadline to Apply

• 28 - 08 - 2026

Tuition Fees

• AED 166,400 (over 2 years)

Accreditation

• The curriculum follows the European ECTS system, and the degree is awarded by Sorbonne Université and Université Paris Cité.

Programme Overview

The Master in Sustainable Environmental Engineering and Law (SEEL) is designed to provide an interdisciplinary education encompassing environmental engineering, geography sciences, and environmental law. The programme aims to equip students with comprehensive multidisciplinary skills, both theoretical and practical.

The dual-degree structure allows students to earn prestigious diplomas: one in Law from Université Paris Cité and another in Geography from Sorbonne Université. The SEEL Master's programme seeks to address environmental challenges by enabling students to identify sustainable management strategies for ecosystems and resources, including energy, water, food, and biodiversity, within legal frameworks.

Students engage in an exploration of the intricate relationship between humans and the environment from legal and spatial perspectives, preparing them to assume leadership roles in environmental sustainability.

Curriculum Focus

• Interdisciplinary Approach: The synergistic exploration of environmental engineering, law, and geographical sciences provides students with a 360-degree view of environmental challenges.
• Unique Curriculum: This double degree programme is meticulously designed to address the connections between legal systems and spatial dynamics in environmental management.

Practical Learning

• Students partake in a hands-on approach through projects and workshops, maintaining ongoing dialogue with faculty and regional or international experts, facilitating effective strategies to address sustainability challenges in the UAE, the GCC region, and internationally.
• Training includes big data management, environmental monitoring, and advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) methods.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for careers in:

• Environmental consultancy
• Environmental law
• Policy advocacy
• Corporate sustainability
• Environmental compliance
• Sustainability consulting
• Renewable energy analysis
• Water quality science
• Environmental auditing
• Environmental research

Expert Faculty

Students receive mentorship from distinguished faculty members renowned in their fields, ensuring expert guidance throughout their studies.

Typical Course Delivery Format

• M1 (Semesters 1 and 2) and M2 (Semester 3)
• Evening classes are generally scheduled from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM throughout the week, with the usual pattern subject to occasional changes.

Sustainability Goals

The programme aligns with global sustainability initiatives, equipping future leaders to contribute meaningfully to the UAE's ambitious goals for environmental progress.