Program Overview

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Overview

The Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering program is designed to serve the innovation movement in the UAE and the advancement toward smart cities. This program prepares students to tackle complex problems in areas such as microelectronics, communications and networking, power and renewable energy, embedded systems, robotics, the Internet of Things, machine learning, signal processing, and information technology.

Program Details

• Type: Postgraduate
• Credit Hours: 33
• Duration: 2 years
• Language: English
• Study Mode: Full Time, Part Time
• Intake: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
• Delivery Mode: Evening
• Campuses: Abu Dhabi

About the Program

The program is one of only two integrated programs in the UAE, emphasizing the increasing importance of traditional electrical engineering subjects like electromagnetics and signal processing to the new age of computer engineering. This holistic approach produces students better prepared to integrate modern computing systems into devices, products, and services capable of bettering the world.

Career Opportunities

The continued worldwide growth in all aspects of electrical and computer technologies means this program opens up a wide array of career possibilities. Electrical and computer engineers are highly employable and can find work in many industries, including electronics, automotive, IT, telecoms, manufacturing, energy, transport, aerospace, utilities, and construction.

Entry Requirements

• Bachelors Degree: Directly related discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 4.00-point scale, from an accredited university recognized by the UAE's Ministry of Education-Higher Education Affairs.
• English Language Proficiency Requirements: Official score report of international TOEFL (IBT) 79 or the ITP 550 (taken at Amideast) or the Academic IELTS 6.0 must be taken no more than two years prior to admission, or English EmSat minimum score of 1400 no more than 18 months prior to admission to Abu Dhabi University.
• International Students: Welcome to apply with a variety of bachelor degrees from an accredited university recognized by the UAE's Ministry of Education-Higher Education Affairs, upon their successful completion of any required program foundation courses.
• Transfer Students: May apply for credit transfer for courses taken prior to joining Abu Dhabi University only once, when they first apply for admission.

Tuition Fees Structure & Calculation

• Total Fees: AED 93,555
• Credit Hour Cost: AED 2,835
• Required Credits: 33
• Tuition Fee Calculation: Based on the assumption that elective courses will be taken with the College that the student is taking their major with.

Scholarship and Financial Aids

Abu Dhabi University is dedicated to empowering outstanding students and inspiring them to pursue their educational objectives. The university offers scholarships and financial aid programs to support the development of the UAE, providing equal opportunities for students interested in pursuing higher education.

Program Structure

• Dissertation/Project/Thesis: 3 credit hours
• Concentration: 0 credit hours
• Open Electives: 0 credit hours
• Major Electives: 6 credit hours
• Major: 24 credit hours
• College: 0 credit hours