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Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering
Overview
The Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering program operates under the joint supervision of the Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering departments at the College of Engineering. The program awards a Master of Science degree in Renewable Energy Engineering. The program accepts holders of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or their equivalents from Saudi or other universities. The curriculum includes coursework in addition to a research thesis. The total credit hours are 30, divided into 24 credit hours for coursework and 6 credit hours for the thesis. The degree takes two academic years, with the first three semesters dedicated to coursework, and the thesis begins in the third semester. The program is characterized by its flexibility, allowing for the selection of a set of courses where the graduate can focus on one or more types of renewable energy and energy efficiency.
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Program code
Specialization Code in the Classification Guide
Eligible Applicants
Students
Method of study
Courses and Thesis
Degree
Master
School level
Postgraduate studies
Place of study (Male Students)
College Headquarters (Buraydah - Qassim Region)
Place of study (female students)
None
Required specialization
Obtain a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Admission from outside the major
Admission outside the major: holders of a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a Technical College, as well as graduates from the following majors: Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, and others. It is required to pass all supplementary courses approved by the program's Scientific Committee and ratified by the Program Council with a minimum GPA of very good (3.75 out of 5).
Years of study
No less than two academic years
Study period
None
Number of Credit Hours
30
Credits required for graduation
30
STEP test
65
Other conditions
None
Tuition fees
40,000
Required GPA
of at least 5
3.25
of at least 4
2.25
of at least 100
75
Preference Mechanism for Admission
GPA
50%
Undergraduate Aptitude Test
50%
Differentiation test
None
Secondary school
General Aptitude Test
Achievement test
Learning Objectives
1- Successful research and leading 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 Vision
Program message
To provide distinguished Master's studies in Renewable Energy Engineering, conduct advanced research, and offer valuable community services in an inspiring, vibrant, and manageable environment, fostering self-reliance, adopting modern technologies, and sustainably developing Saudi society.
Tracks
Academic positions in public and private universities.
2- Ministry of Water and Electricity.
3- Saudi Council of Engineers.
General Authority for Water Purification.
5- General Ports Authority.
6- Saudia Airlines.
7- Military Engineering Services or the Defense Sector.
8- Power generation and electric power companies.
9- Ministry of Transport.
Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources.
11- General Electricity Authority.
12- Water and Sanitation Authority.
13. Saudi Aramco.
14. Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC).
15- All factories and industrial production.
Job opportunities
Academic positions in public and private universities.
2- Ministry of Water and Electricity.
3- Saudi Council of Engineers.
General Authority for Water Purification.
5- General Ports Authority.
6- Saudia Airlines.
7- Military Engineering Services or the Defense Sector.
8- Power generation and electric power companies.
9- Ministry of Transport.
Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources.
11- General Electricity Authority.
12- Water and Sanitation Authority.
13. Saudi Aramco.
14. Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC).
15- All factories and industrial production.
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