Program Overview

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Master of Science in Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Sharjah offers a Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) Program that prepares graduates to confidently confront current and future challenges in an exciting profession and equip them with advanced knowledge, practical skills, knowledge discovery, and application skills.

Degree Structure

• The MSCE Program requires the completion of 33 credit hours, which consists of 24 credit hours of coursework in addition to zero credit hours for the Graduate Seminar course and 9 credit hours of thesis.
• The courses in the curricula are distributed among three sets of requirements, which are:
  • Major Compulsory Courses (Including thesis and graduate seminar)
  • General Elective Courses Requirements (courses taken by all students in the program)
  • Technical Elective Courses Requirements (courses taken by students from a list/basket of courses)
  • Major Elective Courses Requirements (courses taken by students from any graduate course offered by the CEE Department or outside the Department)

Program Requirements

Program Requirements	Credit Hours
Graduate Seminar	0
Thesis	9
General Elective Courses	9
Technical Elective Courses	9
Major Elective Courses	6
Total	33

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the MSCE Program, candidates should fulfill the following requirements:

• Must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university with a CGPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 or above.
• Students with a GPA of 2.50 to 2.99 may be admitted conditionally provided that they register for 6-9 credit hours in the first semester of their study and obtain an average grade of "B".
• The undergraduate degree must be obtained in a major that qualifies the student to study the master's program, particularly from the Civil and Environmental Engineering program.
• Students holding degrees in other majors may be admitted, subject to the conditional approval of the department graduate committee and remedial undergraduate-level courses.
• Students in programs taught in English must obtain 550 on the TOEFL exam or 6 on IELTS.

Specialization Streams

The MSCE Program offers two broad specialization streams (areas) with optional concentration areas within the streams, as follows:

1. Structural Systems Engineering Stream, with the following concentration areas:

• Structural Engineering
• Materials & Construction Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering

2. Infrastructure Systems Engineering Stream, with the following concentration areas:

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Transportation Engineering

Course Description

The course descriptions are grouped in relation to the discipline and area of specialization. The detailed description is also presented in the UOS graduate Catalog.

Career Path

Every student's journey at UoS and beyond is different, which is why our Career & Professional Development team provides personalized career resources to help students make an impact for years to come.

University Requirements

The requirements for graduation from the MSCE Program are:

1. Passing all courses required for graduation in the study plan.
2. Accumulating a GPA with a minimum of 3.0 on a 4-point scale.
3. Completing all the other requirements of the study plan.
4. Spending the minimum period stipulated for the award of the MSc degree and not exceeding the maximum.

College Requirements

The college requirements are not specified in the provided context.

Degree Requirements

The degree requirements are specified in the program requirements section.

Study Plan

The study plan for the Master of Science in Civil Engineering is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field and to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a successful career in civil engineering.

What You Will Learn

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Sharjah offers a Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) Program that prepares graduates to confidently confront current and future challenges in an exciting profession and equip them with advanced knowledge, practical skills, knowledge discovery, and application skills.

Research Areas

The research areas in the MSCE Program include:

• Structural Systems Engineering
• Infrastructure Systems Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the MSCE Program are not specified in the provided context.

Financial Aid

The University of Sharjah offers various financial aid programs to support students requiring assistance for their education.

Student Life

The University of Sharjah provides a range of facilities and services to support students in their academic and personal lives, including cutting-edge facilities, engaging clubs and organizations, and personalized career resources.