Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting January 2027 (Apply anytime), May 2027 (Apply anytime), September 2027 (Apply anytime)
- Language: English
- Credits: 120 alternative credits
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Disciplines: Energy Engineering, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Energy
Overview
The Energy EngD programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai is equivalent to a PhD in its intellectual challenge, but as a research engineer (EngD) student, your research will be industry-led and your project will involve your company as an industrial sponsor. This provides an unparalleled opportunity to gain experience working at the cutting-edge of research that is relevant to the industry.
You will gain an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of renewable and non-renewable energy technologies with the flexibility to tailor the technical and business training to the requirements of the company’s research area and your career aspirations.
Key facts:
- The Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in Engineering and Energy combines advanced technical and management training with PhD level research in partnership with an industrial partner/sponsor.
- Research projects will be directly relevant to the strategic plans of your industrial partner and cover a wide range of topics in the interrelated, and globally critical, areas of engineering and energy.
- EngD in Energy graduates will meet the R&D needs of the energy sector, but also open up opportunities in associated industries. The energy sector drives innovation and value across the economy, pervading sectors like transportation, environment, and manufacturing.
- You will benefit from the expertise and academic supervision of both the University Faculty and your industrial sponsor. Research projects will be developed collaboratively by the academic supervisors and the research student in consultation with the sponsoring company. Sponsoring companies can range in size from SMEs to University spin-outs to multinational organisations.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Ventilation and Air Conditioning
- Technology Future and Business Strategy
- Critical Analysis and Research Preparation
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Demand Management and Energy Storage
- Economics of Renewable Energy
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 55
- IELTS: 6
Other requirements
- This programme will admit graduates primarily with physical sciences and engineering degrees.
- The EngD qualification at Dubai caters for potential candidates who are currently working in industry, or facilitate knowledge transfer from Heriot-Watt to industry with a new recruit.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 23,073 AUD / year (≈ 60,713 AED / year)
Domestic: 23,073 AUD / year (≈ 60,713 AED / year)
Additional Details: Self-funded
Living costs
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 2,014-3,496 AUD / month
