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Master of Science in Global Sustainability Engineering Heriot-Watt University - Dubai Campus Heriot-Watt University - Dubai Campus, UAE

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AED 99349

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

MSc Global Sustainability Engineering has been introduced by Heriot-Watt University for students of September 2021 intake.

This programme responds to the global demand for graduates with science or engineering backgrounds who can provide technical consultation and deliver specialist solutions to improve sustainability.

Graduates from MSc Global Sustainability Engineering will work at the forefront of sustainable development. They will call on engineering knowledge to identify existing unsustainable processes and practices and implement strategies for improvement.

In developing this degree, Heriot-Watt University has built on over 30 years of experience in researching and teaching sustainable engineering. We have taken inspiration from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and want our graduates to be advocates of change; to understand how both incremental and disruptive approaches can be harnessed for effective sustainable development.

Courses will break down the barriers between disciplines and promote synergy between different branches of learning so that a holistic view of problems and solutions can be developed.

Students on this programme will take six mandatory courses and two optional courses. The six mandatory courses develop critical understanding of the fundamental issues impacting global sustainability, whilst the selection of the two additional courses allows each student to tailor the degree to their own area of interest and potential career pathway, such as process engineering, building services and carbon management.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2025, Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a good relevant Honours degree (first or second class) from a relevant subject area will be considered. Suitable backgrounds include chemical and process engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, environmental and civil engineering, marine engineering, aerospace/aeronautical engineering, and energy and power generation. Applicants with qualifications in chemical or physical sciences, supported by a strong mathematics background and coursework in subjects such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics, can also be considered.

       

    6.5 IELTS Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    99349

    Tuition Fee
    (AED)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AED)

    25000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    Scholarships and discounts

    The university recognizes the substantial investment students will make towards their education. To help ease this financial burden, we offer the scholarships listed below to Dubai campus students who qualify for them.


    Closing discount and scholarships available for Jan 2025 Intake. This is an exclusive chance for outstanding students to benefit from our world-class education while receiving merit based scholarships ( PG – up to 15% UG – up to 50%) ; and additional closing discounts.


    Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

    • Merit students may qualify for a direct entry into the second year of an undergraduate programme. Details of the criteria for direct admission into second year are listed on our programme pages and are available in the University’s Admissions Office. However, the decision remains at the discretion of the course director after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects.?  
    • The scholarship offered will be calculated on the net tuition fee of the first year after deducting any other scholarships or discounts that the student may have received.?? 
    • The scholarship offered will be distributed equally across the instalment payments made by the student per year.?For example: 50% scholarship for Civil Engineering = AED 32,550 = 8,137.5 per year for 4 years? 
    • All decisions regarding scholarships and year of entry are at the discretion of the academic head after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects and English language requirements.?? 
    • Recipients maintain a minimum overall grade of C at the end of the academic year for which they are on probation, the rest of the award will be cancelled.?? 
    • Please note any lost scholarship cannot be adjusted/claimed back.??


    Undergraduate Merit Scholarship criteria

    CBSE Students

    High School (12th) Marks 80%-84.9% 85% - 89.9 % 90% and above
    Scholarship 30% 40% 50%



    Undergraduate Engineering Merit Scholarship

    • Merit students may qualify for a direct entry into the second year of an undergraduate programme. Details of the criteria for direct admission into second year are listed on our programme pages and are available in the University’s Admissions Office. However, the decision remains at the discretion of the course director after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects.? Please note that these scholarships are exclusively for Undergraduate Engineering programmes. 
    • The scholarship offered will be calculated on the net tuition fee of the first year after deducting any other scholarships or discounts that the student may have received.? 
    • The scholarship offered will be distributed equally across the instalment payments made by the student per year.? For example: 50% scholarship for Civil Engineering = AED 32,550 = 8,137.5 per year for 4 years 
    • All decisions regarding scholarships and year of entry are at the discretion of the academic head after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects and English language requirements.? 
    • Recipients must maintain a minimum C grade in all courses each academic year at Heriot-Watt University Dubai to retain the award. 
    • Please note any lost scholarship cannot be adjusted/claimed back.??? 


    Undergraduate Engineering Merit Scholarship criteria

     

    CBSE

    High School (12th) Marks  75-79.9%  80-84.9%  85-89.9%  Above 90% 
    Scholarship  25%  50%  75%  100%

    Postgraduate Merit Scholarship

    • The scholarship is guaranteed and calculated on the net tuition deducting any other discounts that the student may have received.
    • The scholarship offered will be distributed equally across the instalment payments made by the student per year.
    • All decisions regarding scholarships are at the discretion of the academic head or regional recruitment director after evaluating Undergraduate degree grades, work experience if applicable to the programme, and English language requirements.

    Please note that all scholarship decisions are subject to the Scholarship Committee approvals.


    Postgraduate Merit Scholarship Criteria (India)

    Degree

    Bachelor’s degree

    • CGPA 6.5/10
    • CGPA 3.0/4

    Bachelor’s degree

    • CGPA 7.0/10
    • CGPA 3.5/4
    Scholarship 10% 15%

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