MX in Sustainable and Renewable Energy

Coordinator: Dr. Muhammad Khalid [mkhalid@kfupm.edu.sa]

 

This multidisciplinary program equips professionals with the knowledge required to address the challenges of transforming the energy sector into a highly efficient and reliable one, focusing on two complimentary sectors that are highly prized in the job market, which are the sustainable use of conventional energy and the rapid rise of renewables.

This program covers various renewable energy technologies, including solar (photovoltaic and concentrated solar power), wind, hydrogen, geothermal, and waste-to-energy systems, as well as energy storage options such as electrical (e.g., batteries and super capacitors), fuel cells, and thermal storage. Students understand the components of renewable energy systems at and their performance and study the integration of renewable systems with storage and conventional systems. The program also covers sustainable energy systems (including energy outlook and the environment, global warming, and techno-economic analysis).

 

Requirements

  • BSc in engineering or Physics
  • A recognized Bachelor’s degree
  • GPA of 2.5+ out of 4.0 or equivalent
  • IELTS score of 6+ or TOEFL of 70+ (waived for KFUPM graduates and Graduates from English Speaking Countries (USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand))
  • Two recommendation letters
  • Non-refundable processing fee of SAR 100 + VAT
  • Statement-of-Purpose (a one-page essay focusing on career and research goals)

 

Duration:

  • 1 Year


Degree Plan

Semester 1 (Fall)

CourseCreditsCourse Name
EE 580
(3-0-3)
Sustainable & Renewable Energy Systems
ME 539
(3-0-3)
Solar Energy Utilization
ARE 549(3-0-3)
Sustainable Built Environment
ECON 575
(3-0-3)
Energy Markets, Policies and Regulations

Semester 2 (Spring)

CourseCreditsCourse Name
EE 581
(3-0-3)
Renewable Energy Integration
EE 582(3-0-3)
Solar Photovoltaic Systems
ME 526(3-0-3)
Wind Energy
EE 619(3-0-3)
Project

Semester 3 (Summer)

CourseCreditsCourse Name
EE 583
(3-0-3)
Energy Storage & Hydrogen Sys
EE 619(3-0-3)
Project