Description

The MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi is pleased to announce full scholarships to highly qualified graduate students from around the world.

The MASDAR Institute is a private, not-for-profit, independent, research-driven institute developed with the support and cooperation of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). MIT provides assistance in recruitment of faculty members and senior administrative staff and the provision of course curriculum. The Institute is located inside the world's first carbon neutral, zero waste Masdar City which will be powered solely by alternative energy, mainly solar energy.

The Institute offers Masters and PhD programs in science and engineering disciplines, with a focus on advanced energy and sustainable technologies. It welcomes and encourages applications from qualified students and provides full scholarships to talented students who meet its high admission standards.

For September 2011, the MASDAR Institute will offer seven 24-month Master of Science programs (coursework and thesis) as below. Two additional MSc programs - Smart Infrastructure and Green Chemical Engineering are being considered.

* MSc in Computing and Information Science
* MSc in Electrical Power Engineering
* MSc in Engineering Systems and Management
* MSc in Materials Science and Engineering
* MSc in Mechanical Engineering
* MSc in Microsystems Engineering
* MSc in Water and Environmental Engineering

Please contact us for details of faculty profiles, current research, programs offered, course description, scholarships, and other information.

Highlights

* Full Scholarships
* MIT quality education
* International travel and experience with students from 32 different countries
* Carbon-neutral campus powered by alternative energy

Minimum Education

Bachelor of Science

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Full scholarship

Program Fees Include:

All students admitted are granted a full scholarship

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 month

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Masdar Institute of Science and Technology's Mission Statement

The MASDAR Institute is a private, not-for-profit, independent, research-driven institute developed with the support and cooperation of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). MIT provides assistance in recruitment of faculty members and senior administrative staff and the provision of course curriculum. The Institute is located inside the world's first carbon neutral, zero waste Masdar City which will be powered solely by alternative energy, mainly solar energy.

Year Founded

2008