Graduate study is characterized by intellectual curiosity and the desire to contribute to human knowledge. It must be more than a mere continuation of undergraduate work and should be contemplated only by those students who have demonstrated in their earlier studies exceptional intellectual ability and the capacity for independent thought and investigation.

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences offers courses leading to the Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. Graduate degree programs can be completed in one and a half or two academic years for MS degrees, and in three or four academic years in case of PhD

The School offers MS Degree Programs in Mathematics, Computer Science,Computer Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Civil Engineering

The MS degree programs require 39 graduate credits including 6 credits for the Master's thesis and students must complete the major requirements with a G.P.A. of 75 or above.

The PhD degree programs require 36-60 graduate credits depending on majors, including a dissertation and students must complete the major requirements with a G.P.A. of 80 or above.

Master of Science (MS) Degree Program in Computer Science

MS degree program in Computer Science gives opportunity to qualified students from various academic disciplines for further education at the advanced level in Computer Science. In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for graduate study, applicants must have an adequate undergraduate preparation in computer science. Students entering the program without the appropriate background will be expected to take certain undergraduate courses as prerequisites.

The MS program requires 39 graduate credits, including 6 credits for the research-oriented Master's thesis.

Note: The School may also offer alternative courses to those listed above.

Master of Science (MS) Degree Program in Computer Engineering

MS degree program in Computer Engineering gives opportunity to qualified students from various academic disciplines for further education at the advanced level in Computer Engineering. Graduate students may specialize in Computer Graphics, Multimedia Systems and other areas of Computer Engineering.

In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for graduate study, applicants must have an adequate undergraduate preparation in computer science. Students entering the program without the appropriate background will be expected to take certain undergraduate courses as prerequisites.

The MS program requires 39 graduate credits, including 6 credits for the research-oriented Master's thesis.

Note: The School may also offer alternative courses to those listed above.

Master of Science (MS) Degree Program in Petroleum and Gas Engineering

Graduate studies in Petroleum Engineering prepares the engineer to assume responsibility within the oil and gas industry. The graduate petroleum engineer can expect to be challenged quickly and in areas of strong potential for personal and professional growth. Candidates with superior skills and the desire to progress within the industry can expect to be successful. The School of Engineering and Applied Science prepare students at the advanced level and with the technical skills required to meet those challenges.

The Master's program requires 39 graduate credits, including 6 credits for the research-oriented thesis.

Note: The School may also offer alternative courses to those listed above.

Master of Science (MS) Degree Program in Environmental Engineering

The Master's degree program is designed for students interested in applying the principles of science to a better understanding of the environment and its control. The program is concerned with the chemical, physical and biological nature of the environment and its management. In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for graduate study, applicants must have an adequate undergraduate preparation in environmental engineering. Students entering the program without the appropriate background will be expected to take certain undergraduate courses as prerequisites.

The MS program requires 39 graduate credits, including 6 credits for the research-oriented thesis.

Note: The School may also offer alternative courses to those listed above.

Master of Science (MS) Degree Program in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering encompasses a broad range of professional activities. MS programs provide for the combination of state of the art knowledge in applied science and technology and aim at the creation of new and original information in civil engineering disciplines. Specific attention is paid to national and regional needs.

The MS program requires 39 graduate credits, including 6 credits for the research-oriented thesis.

The course program for the Master of Science degree is determined by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering according to the field of specialization.

 Master of Science (MS) Degree Program in Mathematics

The main objective of the Master’s Degree Program is to train highly qualified specialists and researchers in pure and applied mathematics.

Modern mathematics is not only the language of science and technology but it also contains enormous varieties of sub-branches and fascinating areas of research. Accordingly, research activities are conducted in a broad variety of areas, from the most theoretical branches to the highly computational and applied ones.

The Master’s Degree Program requires 39 graduate credits, including 6 credits for the research-oriented thesis.

The course program is determined by the Department of Mathematics according to the field of specialization.

PhD Degree Programs

The PhD programs are designed to prepare students for advanced study and research in the major areas of engineering and applied sciences.

Students entering the PhD program normally are expected to have completed the requirements for the Master's degree and to have demonstrated creative ability. Normally the MS degree is required for admission to the Ph.D. program. Combination MS/PhD may be applied in some cases, approved by the Committee of Graduate Studies.

The candidate with a Master Degree admitted to the PhD program is required to take at least 7 courses (36 to 60 credits) including a dissertation, although more credits and courses may be required to satisfy the particular aims of the student and the student's advisor. A student should complete the Major Requirements with a G.P.A. of 80 or above. Some PhD majors allow a student to earn no more than 6 credits by teaching appropriate courses.

Upon satisfactory completion of the course-work and the qualifying examination, the student and his/her supervisor select a dissertation topic. Candidates shall demonstrate their abilities for independent study in their dissertations, performing original research.

The PhD dissertation is usually worth 12 credits but in some exceptional cases the number of credits for a PhD dissertation may by increased.

Each doctoral candidate must pass a final oral examination/defense of his/her dissertation and demonstrate wide knowledge of their major field as well as significance of their dissertation topic to their field of study.

Research fields for the PhD degree are:

Computer Science and Computer Engineering

·         Intelligent Systems

·         Computer Graphics

·         Computer Networks

·         Multimedia Systems

·         Software Engineering

·         Other areas

Petroleum and Gas EngineeringBack to Programs

• Exploration, Production and Reservoir Engineering

• Enhanced Oil Recovery

• Petroleum Geosciences

• Non-Newtonian Systems Application in Petroleum Production

• Natural Gas Engineering

• Petroleum Chemistry

• Other areas

Civil Engineering

The program for the PhD degree is determined by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering according to the field of specialization.

Mathematics

·         Differential Equations

·         Functional Analysis

·         Operator Theory

·         Functional Spaces

·         Operations Research

·         Other areas