Program Overview

Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering

The Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering program operates under the joint supervision of the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering at the College of Engineering, Qassim University.

Description

The program offers a master's degree in renewable energy engineering and accepts holders of a bachelor's degree in mechanical and electrical engineering or its equivalent from Saudi or other universities. The curriculum contains courses in addition to a research thesis, and the total hours of study are 30 hours, divided into 24 hours for courses and 6 hours for the thesis.

Program Structure

• The degree takes two academic years, with the first three semesters devoted to courses and the thesis starting in the third semester.
• The program is flexible, allowing graduates to choose a set of courses focusing on one or more types of renewable energy and energy conservation.

Eligibility and Admission

• Eligible applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• For students with a bachelor's degree in electricity or mechanics from a technical college, admission requires passing all supplementary courses approved by the scientific department.
• A minimum GPA of 3.75 out of 5.00 or 2.75 out of 4.00 or 80 out of 100 in the Electrical or Mechanical specialization in the Bachelor of Technical College is required.
• Tuition fees for the program are 40,000.

Educational Goals

1. Successful research and leadership development in industry, energy, and academic sectors.
2. Planning properly for professional development and advancement through self-learning and obtaining advanced degrees.
3. Competently advancing to leadership positions in the profession.
4. Effective contribution to the adoption of modern technologies and the utilization of expertise to perform advanced scientific research and provide innovations.
5. Contributing to the sustainable development of Saudi society.

Learning Outcomes

There are no specified tracks for this program.

Program Mission

Delivering excellence in renewable energy engineering, advanced research, and valuable community services in an inspiring, vibrant, and manageable environment to maximize self-resources, embrace new technologies, and sustainably develop Saudi society.

Career Opportunities

• Academic positions in public and private universities.
  • Ministry of Water and Electricity.
  • Saudi Council of Engineers.
  • Public Authority for Water Purification.
  • Public Ports Authority.
  • Saudi Arabian Airlines.
  • Military Engineering Services or Defense Sector.
  • Power generation and electric power companies.
  • Ministry of Transportation.
  • Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources.
  • Public Authority for Electricity.
  • Water and Sanitation Authority.
  • Saudi Aramco.
  • Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC).
  • All factories and industrial production.

Requirements for Graduation

• The program requires 30 credit hours for graduation.
• A STEP test score of 65 is required.
• The preference mechanism for admission is based on GPA (50%) and Undergraduate Aptitude Test (50%).