Master of Science in Sustainable Water Engineering and Management
(Academic Year: 2026-2027)
- Accredited by (national/international bodies)
- The postgraduate programs are approved/accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education under Ministerial Decision No. 2677 dated Oct. 22, 2023, authorizing the commencement of the programs and determining student numbers in accordance with the Council of Private Universities.
What is the structure of the program?
Number of courses
17 course (80 ECTs) + Master Thesis (40 ECTs)
Study duration (optimum and maximum number of years/semesters):
2 years / 4 semesters, plus Summer for thesis completion. Maximum is 5 years / 10 semesters.
Language of instruction
English and Master's thesis must be written in English and requires an English proficiency certificate.
What are the qualifications needed to enroll in the program?
- To have a bachelor's degree in engineering with at least a “good” cumulative grade or an average score of at least 2.7/4, from engineering faculties at Egyptian universities or any equivalent international degree as specified by the Supreme Council of Universities.
- The FC may accept a master's degree student if the applicant holds a bachelor's degree in engineering with an acceptable grade as well as a diploma in advanced studies in engineering sciences from an engineering college or institutes recognized by the Supreme Council of Universities with at least a good cumulative estimate or an average score (3.0/4), provided that he or she did not pass the diploma more than five years ago.
Important Announcements
- Applications are open from July 1 to August 30, 2026.
- 500 EGP separate application fee is specified.
- Postgraduate Studies Office / Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for further information and inquiries.
- The start of the new M.Sc. semetser is scheduled 19 Sep. 2026, registration is open.
What are the program’s fees?
- 6000 EGP per semester for all Egyptian students
- International students: USD 2,000 per academic year.
- 50% off for Heliopolis University teaching assistants and employees.
- 25% off for Heliopolis University Faculty of Engineering graduates.
- 25% off for Faculty of Engineering graduates registered with the General/Sub-Engineering Syndicate, and for children of martyrs and specialized officers.
Only the highest applicable discount is applied if more than one condition is met.
- Flexible delivery through face-to-face, flipped classroom, distance learning/e-learning, and blended learning.
- Strong emphasis on advanced research and practical applications in desert problem solving and climate-resilient solutions.
- Specialized courses covering modern areas such as integrated water and energy resources management and climate-smart agricluture, Sustainable Development advances, and scientific project manegement.
- Strong connection between research and real-world engineering applications, with the faculty having connections with industrial partners including SEKEM, ATOS, and other engineering development companies and national project.
- Competitive fees and partnerships dedicated to this program.
- Introduction to Divergent & Convergent Exploration
- Green Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness
- Project management, quality control and certification
- Introduction to challenges and solutions for desert land reclamation
- Sustainable Farming Systems: Hydro and Aquaponics
- Agriculture and Engineering Economics
- Climate Smart agriculture and crop adaptation
- PhD in advanced Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Advanced Renewable Energy Technologies and Efficiencies, Green Hydrogyn Energy Generation and Storage, .. etc.
- Individual information sessions and one-to-one meetings are provided for interested applicants upon request. Applicants may contact the Faculty to arrange a session or meeting according to their needs.
- The Faculty of Engineering offers tuition discounts, rather than merit-based scholarships.
How to apply for the program?
- Applications are submitted through the Postgraduate Studies Office at the Graduate Affairs Office, at Heliopolis University Campus with the required documents and filled-in forms.
- Admission/interview: Applicants must pass a personal interview with a committee from the relevant department and obtain approval from the Department Council and Faculty Council.