Master of Science in Energy Engineering

Effat University is continuously striving to bring new state-of-the-art academic programs to the institution to qualify and prepare youth, especially women, to become top leaders and dynamic professionals at international and national levels. As part of this overall effort, Effat University offers a Master of Science in Energy Engineering.  The program is designed to prepare the students to address challenges faced in different aspects of energy engineering. The graduate program follows an interdisciplinary approach in design, implementation, management, energy systems upgrading, comprising production transport and efficient utilization of energy. Social and economic aspects will be integrated into a scientific and technological perspective in order to enable future professionals to deal with the complexities of today’s relationships between energy, economy, and environment. 

The “Master of Science in Energy Engineering (MSEE)” program, the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia, prepares students with the scientific and technical expertise to address the crucial issues of energy and sustainability. Offering such a program is not just achievable, but also serves the Kingdom’s general mission and vision for the achievement of a sustainable economic development. The core and elective courses of the curriculum will build a solid foundation for leadership roles in this growing and challenging energy field. The partnership with local and international institutions and research centers allows us to incorporate practical industrial knowledge and credibility to the program.

The MSEE teaches students fundamental engineering principles and technical skills to help support professionals engaged in the development of petroleum engineering practices, develop and implement strategies to address major issues in petroleum regulation and policy. It also develops a broad understanding of renewable energy technologies (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and biofuels) for energy conversion, and formulate innovative engineering solutions to specific energy and power problems, using conventional and/or renewable energy resources. Other key modules covered by the program include Engineering Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, Energy Economics and Research Methodology.