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Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering
Description:
The Renewable Energy Engineering Master's program operates under the joint supervision of the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering at the College of Engineering, Qassim University. 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. 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 in that you can choose a set of courses in which the graduate focuses on one or more types of renewable energy and energy conservation.
Eligible Applicants
Students
Method of study
Courses and Thesis
Degree
Master
School level
Postgraduate studies
Place of study (Male Students)
College Headquarters (Almelida)
Place of study (female students)
None
Required specialization
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Admission from outside the major
Passing all supplementary courses approved by the scientific department for students with a bachelor's degree in electricity or mechanics from the technical college
Years of study
Two academic years divided into four semesters
Study period
None
Number of Credit Hours
30
Credits required for graduation
30
STEP test
67
Other conditions
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
Tuition fees
40,000
Required GPA
of at least 5
3
of at least 4
2
of at least 100
72.5
Preference Mechanism for Admission
GPA
50%
Undergraduate Aptitude Test
50%
Differentiation test
None
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 advance 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 :
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Program message:
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.
Tracks :
1- Academic positions in public and private universities
2- Ministry of Water and Electricity
3- Saudi Council of Engineers
4- Public Authority for Water Purification
5. Public Ports Authority
6- Saudi Arabian Airlines
7. Military Engineering Services or Defense Sector
8. Power generation and electric power companies
9. Ministry of Transportation
10. Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources
11- Public Authority for Electricity
12- Water and Sanitation Authority
13. Saudi Aramco
14. Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)
15- All factories and industrial production
Career opportunities:
1- Academic positions in public and private universities
2- Ministry of Water and Electricity
3- Saudi Council of Engineers
4- Public Authority for Water Purification
5. Public Ports Authority
6- Saudi Arabian Airlines
7. Military Engineering Services or Defense Sector
8. Power generation and electric power companies
9. Ministry of Transportation
10. Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources
11- Public Authority for Electricity
12- Water and Sanitation Authority
13. Saudi Aramco
14. Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)
15- All factories and industrial production
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