The American University in Cairo

• Level: Master’s (MSc)
• Programme focus: Environmental systems design, pollution control, water/air/solid & hazardous waste engineering
• Delivery format: Not specified in the record (please confirm with the university)
• Duration: Not specified in the record (please confirm with the university)
• Credits (ECTS): Not specified in the record
• Language of instruction: Not specified in the record
• English tests accepted: TOEFL iBT and IELTS (minimum scores shown below)
• TOEFL iBT minimum: 79
• IELTS minimum: 6.5
• Application components: Statement of purpose, CV, letters of recommendation, official transcripts/degree proof
• Start dates: Not specified in the record

Programme Structure

Core courses include:

• Engineering for a Sustainable Environment
• Computational Methods in Engineering
• Experimental Methods in Engineering
• Engineering Statistics
• Water Quality Control
• Unit Operations in Environmental Engineering

Additional learning components (typical for MSc study):

• Advanced environmental systems topics: pollutant behaviour and treatment/remediation concepts across water, air, and subsurface environments.
• Design and analysis work: applied projects and problem-based assignments that connect theory to engineering practice.
• Electives / area of interest: you may develop depth in an area aligned with environmental engineering (e.g., environmental hydraulics, solid and hazardous waste engineering, or environmental control systems), subject to availability.
• Capstone / research component: not specified in the record—please confirm whether the MSc includes a thesis, project, or comprehensive design requirement.

Admission Requirements

Post-study work permit (general guidance)

Work rights after graduation depend on the graduate’s nationality, the type of degree awarded, and the rules in the destination country. The record provided does not specify a country-specific work permit pathway for this programme, so you should verify eligibility with the relevant immigration authority and your prospective employer.

What to check when planning your work permit

• Degree eligibility: confirm that your MSc qualifies for post-study work or graduate employment routes.
• Timing: many countries require you to apply within a set period after completing your degree.
• Employment conditions: some permits require you to secure a job offer or meet salary/role requirements.
• Duration: permits are often issued for a limited period and may be renewable only under specific conditions.
• Documentation: expect to provide your graduation certificate, transcripts, passport, and proof of funds/health coverage where required.

Next step

If you tell me the country you plan to work in after graduation (e.g., Egypt or another country), I can tailor this section to the correct, up-to-date post-study work permit rules and typical eligibility criteria.