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Postgraduate ยท Engineering ยท ๐Ÿ“ Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

MSc Sustainable Critical Infrastructure

Khalifa University

Duration
2 years Full-time
Next intake
January 2027
Indicative annual fee
AED 90,000 / year

Course overview

Khalifa University is the UAE's highest-ranked institution, and this programme addresses the engineering problems the Gulf actually has: water security, extreme heat, energy transition and resilient urban systems.

Khalifa funds a large share of its postgraduate students through scholarships covering tuition and a stipend, so the listed fee is often not what a strong applicant pays.

Key modules

  • Sustainable Infrastructure Systems
  • Water Resources Engineering
  • Energy Systems and Transition
  • Structural Resilience and Risk
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Master's Thesis

Entry requirements

Academic

A good bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline โ€” typically a UK 2:1, a CGPA around 3.0/4.0, or an Indian first class in civil, environmental, mechanical or a related engineering discipline

English language

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 91 overall
  • PTE Academic: 62 overall

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ January 2027
  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ August 2027

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in the UAE.

  • Infrastructure Engineer
  • Sustainability Consultant
  • Water Resources Engineer
  • Energy Systems Analyst
  • Urban Resilience Planner

Post-study work in the UAE: Post-study and long-term residency options. Read the United Arab Emirates student visa guide.

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MSc Sustainable Critical Infrastructure: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for MSc Sustainable Critical Infrastructure at Khalifa University?

A good bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline โ€” typically a UK 2:1, a CGPA around 3.0/4.0, or an Indian first class in civil, environmental, mechanical or a related engineering discipline English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 91 overall; PTE Academic 62 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.

How much does MSc Sustainable Critical Infrastructure cost?

Indicative tuition is AED 90,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.

When can I start MSc Sustainable Critical Infrastructure?

This course has intakes in January 2027, August 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

Is the university placement service really free?

Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the universityโ€™s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.