Master of Science [M.Sc] Mechanical Engineering

at Khalifa University

The educational objectives (goals) of the MSc in Mechanical Engineering program are to produce graduates who will:
 

• Advance professionally and be recognized as leaders in their chosen fields.

• Apply their technical expertise to address the needs of society in critical, creative, ethical, and innovative manner.

• Further develop their knowledge and skills through graduate education and professional schools.
   

  Overall Structure and Requirements
   

  The MSc in Mechanical Engineering (MEEN) program consists of a minimum of 36 credit hours. The required program credits are distributed as follows: 12 credits of Program Core courses (including 3 credits of engineering mathematics courses), 12 credits of Program Elective courses, and 12 credits of MEEN Master’s Thesis work. 
   

  A student may (but does not have to) organize the selection of the elective courses and the master’s thesis topic to follow a concentration or a specialization track within the broad field of MEEN.  In such cases, the concentration will be noted on both the student’s certificate (diploma) and transcript while a track will only be noted on the student’s transcript.  The table below presents a summary of the MSc in MEEN degree program structure and requirements.  All the M.Sc. in MEEN program courses, with the exception of the Research Seminar and the Master’s Thesis, have a credit rating of three credits each.
   

  Summary of MSc in MEEN Degree Program Structure and Requirements
   

  Category	Credits Required
  Program Core	12
  Program Electives	12
  MEEN Master’s Thesis	12
  Total	36

   

  Program Requirements
   

  Students seeking the degree of MSc in MEEN must successfully complete a minimum of 36 credited hours as specified in the categories detailed in this section, with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0.
   

  Program Core
   

  The MSc in MEEN degree program core requires a minimum of 12 credits, consisting of 3 credits of engineering mathematics, 9 credits of MEEN core courses, and the research seminar course, which has zero credit rating. The courses for each one of the core categories are specified below.
   

  I. Engineering Mathematics Course (3 credits)

  Students must take:

  – MEEN 630 Advanced Engineering Mathematics

  II. MEEN Core Courses (9 credits):

  Students must select at least three courses from the list below:
   

• MEEN 601 Advanced Dynamics

• MEEN 602 Advanced Vibrations

• MEEN 603 Advanced Thermodynamics

• MEEN 604 Advanced Fluid Mechanics

• MEEN 605 Advanced Continuum Mechanics

• MEEN 606 Advanced Mechanics of Solids and Materials

• MEEN 607 Sustainable Energy
  
  III. ENGR 695 Seminar in Research Methods (0 credits)
   

• Program Electives
   

  Students must complete a minimum of 12 credits of electives.  The list of electives that students can select from includes any core courses not used to meet the MEEN Core requirement above as well as those listed below. Students can also select up to two elective courses (6 credits) from other MSc programs in the College of Engineering at KU subject to the approval of their research advisor.
   

• MEEN 610 Applied Finite Element Analysis

• MEEN 613 Advanced Heat Transfer

• MEEN 614 Advanced Energy Conversion

• MEEN 615 Multiphase Flow Engineering

• MEEN 616 Solar Thermal Analysis, Design and Testing

• MEEN 617 Fuel Cell Systems

• MEEN 620 Measurements and Instrumentation

• MEEN 621 Feedback Control

• MEEN 622 Control System Theory and Design

• MEEN 631 Fatigue and Fracture of Engineering Materials

• MEEN 632 Micro/Nanotechnology and Applications

• MEEN 633 Advanced Manufacturing Processes

• AERO/MEEN 611 Combustion Theory and Applications

• AERO/MEEN 612 Advanced Viscous Flow Analysis

• MEEN/ECCE 659 Modeling and Control of Robotic Systems

• MEEN 694 Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering

• AERO 622 Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity

• AERO 630 Aerospace Materials and Structures

• AERO 631 Boundary Layer Analysis

• ECCE 633 Machine Vision and Image Understanding

• ECCE 658 Autonomous Robotic Systems

• SSCC 601 Spacecraft Systems and Design

• SSCC 602 Spacecraft Systems Lab 1

• SSCC 603 Spacecraft Systems Lab 2

• SSCC 604 Spacecraft Systems Lab 3

• Mechanical Engineering Master’s Thesis

  MEEN 699 Master’s Thesis (12 credits)
   

  A student must complete a master’s thesis that involves creative, research-oriented work within the broad field of MEEN, under the direct supervision of at least one full-time faculty advisor. The research findings must be documented in a formal thesis and defended successfully in a viva voce examination.
   

  Program Tracks and Concentrations
   

  A student may (but does not have to) choose to organize the selection of the elective courses and the master’s thesis topic to follow one of the identified, optional concentrations or specialization tracks within the field of Mechanical Engineering.
   

  PROGRAM TRACKS
   

  For the optional specialization tracks, the selected track will be noted on the student’s academic record (transcript) provided that the student completes:
   

• A minimum of 9 credits from the group of courses designated by the track.

• A master research thesis within the domain of the track.

• The tracks identified by the MSc in MEEN program and the required courses for each of the tracks are as indicated below.

• Aeronautical Engineering

• Robotics and Autonomous Systems
   

• Aeronautical Engineering
  AERO/MEEN 611	Combustion Theory and Applications
  AERO/MEEN 612	Advanced Viscous Flow Analysis
  AERO 622	Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity
  AERO 630	Aerospace Materials and Structure
  AERO 631	Boundary Layer Analysis

   

  Robotics and Autonomous Systems
  ECCE 633	Machine Vision and Image Understanding
  ECCE 658	Autonomous Robotic Systems
  MEEN/ECCE 659	Modeling and Control of Robotic Systems

   

  SPACE SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATIONS
   

  For the optional concentrations, the selected concentration will be noted on the student’s diploma (certificate) and academic record (transcript) provided that the student completes:
   

• A minimum of 9 credits from the group of courses designated by the concentration.

• A master research thesis within the domain of the concentration.

• The concentrations identified by the MSc in MEEN program and the required courses for each of the concentrations are as indicated below.

   

  Space Systems and Technology
  SSCC 601	Spacecraft Systems and Design
  SSCC 602	Spacecraft Systems Lab 1
  SSCC 603	Spacecraft Systems Lab 2
  SSCC 604	Spacecraft Systems Lab 3

   

  Study Plan
   

  Typical study plans for full-time and part-time students enrolled in the MSc in MEEN program are shown below. Each student is expected to select the courses in consultation with her/his academic advisor.
   

  Typical Study Plan for Full-Time Students
  	Semester 1	Semester 2
  Year 1	MEEN 630 Advanced Engineering Mathematics MEEN Core course 1 Elective course 1 ENGR 695 Seminar in Research Methods	MEEN Core course 2 Elective course 2 MEEN 699 Master’s Thesis
  Year 2	MEEN Core course 3 Elective course 3 MEEN 699 Master’s Thesis	MEEN Elective course 4 MEEN 699 Master’s Thesis

  Typical Study Plan for Part-Time Students
  	Semester 1	Semester 2
  Year 1	MEEN 630 Advanced Engineering Mathematics MEEN Core course 1 ENGR 695 Seminar in Research Methods	MEEN Core course 2 Elective course 1
  Year 2	MEEN Core course 3 Elective course 2	Elective course 3 MEEN 699 Master’s Thesis
  Year 3	Elective course 4 MEEN 699 Master’s Thesis	MEEN 699

Academic Eligibility:
 

• Students must complete a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.

• Students must submit the English Language Proficiency Test Score.

• Students with insufficient prior background in the chosen Master’s program may be considered for conditional admission, but will be assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses and/or specially tailored remedial courses as specified by the relevant program.
   

  The following required documents are required:
   

• Certified copy of Bachelor’s/Master’s degree certificate (as applicable).

• Official transcript showing the grading scale.

• English language proficiency score certificate (GRE, IELTS, TOEFL or EmSAT).

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).

• Passport-style photograph on a white background.

• Valid passport

• Valid UAE national ID card (for international applicants who currently reside in the UAE).

• Statement of Purpose (500 to 1,000 words)

The cost of studying at Khalifa University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay AED89,181 annually, to study in Khalifa University.

The Mechanical Engineering program offers world-class graduate-level engineering education and research opportunities. Being highly versatile in core courses and electives, the MSc program in Mechanical Engineering has earned the reputation of being one of the strongest, largest, and best equipped across the Middle East. It nurtures a highly supportive, interdisciplinary atmosphere where students can work collaboratively with experts in the fields of materials, aerospace, chemical, petroleum and biomechanical engineers as well as science and medical programs.

 It attracts students with a background in Mechanical Engineering and related disciplines of engineering and science and cultivates them with unmatched academic and research expertise to lead projects in various high tech industries, such as energy and the environment, structures, manufacturing, micro- and nano-technologies, health and biomechanics, as well as industrial automation and the internet of things.  Graduates include outstanding researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, industrial leaders as well as strong independent academic scholars. Their skills develop in areas that include but are not limited to mechanics of continua (solids and fluids), nano-mechanics thermal sciences, dynamics, automation, controls and mechatronics, manufacturing with additive processes and much more. 
 

Employers include the UAE Armed forces and the defense sector of the economy, Emirates Global Aluminum, Emirate Steel; Tawazun Group,  ADNOC, AAMROC , STRATA, Yahsat, MBRSC, ADNOC, Mubadala Petroleum, Dolphine Energy , NPCC, and  the educational sector. Furthermore, graduates go through rigorous training and research experience to help them pursue their studies at PhD level.