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College of Engineering

One of the main pillars of Abu Dhabi’s social, political and economic future is a sustainable knowledge- based economy, as outlined in the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030. The overarching purpose of the College of Engineering at the Khalifa University of Science and Technology is to work towards this vision by advancing the discovery of new knowledge, its dissemination and exploitation.

The College of Engineering is distinguishing itself as a major contributor towards economic diversification within Abu Dhabi and the region, particularly through its close alignment with growing regional industries in key themes such as energy, aerospace, healthcare, transportation and information and communication technologies.

The College of Engineering is a vibrant community of academic scholars, students and staff who are dedicated to engineering education and innovation for the ultimate benefit of society. The College empowers students with a great sense of purposeful academic curiosity of the physical world and appreciation of the social and environmental context within a rapidly changing world.

College Mission

The College of Engineering serves the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the nation, and the world by providing students with holistic education underpinned by the principle of engineering with a purpose, thus empowering them to be outstanding leaders in discovering new knowledge as a catalyst for business innovation, particularly towards the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030.

The College also plays an integral role towards this vision by conducting cutting edge fundamental, multidisciplinary and translational research in key strategic areas such as information and communication technology, aerospace, transport and logistics, healthcare, and energy and the environment.

College Vision

To be a world class center of excellence in engineering education, research, and knowledge transfer and hence be a catalyst for economic development in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the UAE.

College Undergraduate Degree Programs

The undergraduate degree programs offered by the College of Engineering are:

  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Aerospace Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biomedical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Engineering (with optional Concentration: Software Systems)
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science (with optional Concentrations: Artificial Intelligence or Cybersecurity)
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Electrical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering Systems and Management
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Petroleum Engineering

 

The length of the undergraduate engineering programs ranges between 129-130 credits. These credits are divided into 45 credits of University General Education Requirements (GERs), between 19-23 credits of College of Engineering Requirements (CERs), and 61-66 credits of specific Major requirements.

College Undergraduate Minors

The minors offered by the College of Engineering are:

  • Minor in Artificial Intelligence
  • Minor in Nuclear Engineering
  • Minor in Renewable and Sustainable Energy
  • Minor Energy Transition

College of Engineering Requirements (minimum 18 credits)

  1. Additional Math/Science (minimum 12 credits):

    In addition to the 20 credits of Math/Science GERs, a minimum of 12 credits of major-dependent Math/ Science courses are required by the College of Engineering.

  2. Engineering Internship (2 credits):

    All Students are required to spend 16 weeks on an approved engineering internship program. The internship provides students with practical, on-the-job experience which allows them to integrate theory with “real world” situations.