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The MS and PhD programs in Sustainable Energy provide students with extensive knowledge in topics related to sustainable energy, energy-economy interdependencies, urbanization, transportation and manufacturing on energy and overall sustainable development. The programs also look at the implications and drivers of sustainable policy-making on society, the economy, and the environment.
A key component for both degrees is original, guided research in energy science, technologies and policies that support sustainable development.
The multidisciplinary approach to the curricula allows for engagement in cross-disciplinary science and builds fundamental knowledge that evolves with developments in the energy field, equipping graduates with the tools needed to pursue a wide variety of career paths.
- Skills to build a successful career in science, engineering, technology and developmental studies including ethics, technical writing, research methods, data analytics, and advanced computing methods.
- Fundamentals of energy engineering, sciences and technologies for sustainability.
- Fossil fuel energy use and environmental impact.
- Engineering and scientific development of renewable green energy.
- Energy storage, distribution and consumption efficiency.
- Social and economic aspects of sustainability including, but not limited to, demand side management, efficiency, human capacity building, sustainable financing and policymaking.
PhD in Sustainable Energy: A 60-credit program that requires a masters' degree and is typically completed in three years. The program includes:
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Three core courses
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Three elective courses
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Three semesters of graduate research seminars
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A minimum 36-credit research thesis under the supervision of an adviser and a PhD dissertation committee
PhD students should also:
- Pass a qualifying examination in their third semester
- Pass a candidacy examination (dissertation proposal) in their fifth semester
- Publish a minimum of two original research papers in Scopus – indexed journals
- Successfully defend their final dissertation to the public and their dissertation committee
Applicants seeking admission to the College of Science and Engineering graduate programs at HBKU should have a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0) from a recognized university.. Applicants to the master’s programs should have a bachelor’s degree, while applicants to the PhD programs should have a master’s degree. Applicants should check the program they are applying for in order to make sure that they have majored in one of the disciplines mentioned under “required field of study.”
| Program | Required Field of Study | Language Requirements |
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| PhD in Sustainable Energy | Engineering and science disciplines preferred. Students from architecture, urban planning, business, economics, policy, and social sciences demonstrating strong analytical skills will also be considered | Applicants are required to submit a valid IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 79 to demonstrate their proficiency in English. Further details about the language proficiency requirement and the process to seek exemption (where this is an option) are available from admissions.hbku.edu.qa. |
Applicants to some PhD programs at the College of Science and Engineering are required to submit a valid GRE or GMAT test score at the time of application. Please see the table below for further information:
| Program | GRE or GMAT test score |
|---|---|
| PhD in Computer Science and Engineering | Optional |
| PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management | Optional |
| PhD in Sustainable Energy | Required |
| PhD in Sustainable Environment | Required |
Applicants with prior research experience are preferred, especially for the PhD programs.
For more information regarding Admission requirements visit the following link
Fees and Financial Information
| Program | Program Tuition Fees | Program Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PhD in Sustainable Energy | QAR 270,000 |
3 years |