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Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi
| University name | Masdar Institute of Science and Technology |
| Director's name | Dr John Perkins (Provost) |
| Executive body or owner | Mubadala / MIT |
| Date founded | 2007 |
| Number of students (approx) | 100 |
| Number of staff (approx) | 25 |
| Type of institute | government non-profit university |
| University location / area | Masdar City (no map) |
| Postal address | PO Box 54224, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Telephone | +971-2-6988122 |
| Fax | +971-2-6988121 |
| slee@masdar.ae | |
| Website | www.masdar.ac.ae (new window) |
| Curriculum | UAE/US |
| Qualifications | MSc, ME, MEng, PhD |
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Masdar Institute Master's degree programs
- MSc in Engineering Systems and Management
- MSc in Information Technology
- MSc in Materials Science And Engineering
- MSc in Mechanical Engineering
- MSc in Water And Environment
03 September 2009
- The Masdar Institute of Science & Technology (MIST) is a collaboration between Mubadala Development Company, Masdar City, the Masdar Initiative, and the Massachusets Institute of Technology (MIT). Or something like that.
- MIST is a graduate level university college focused on energy solutions and technology using alternative, renewable, and sustainable energy sources.
- MIST courses and programs offered include Masters degrees at present, and PhD doctorates in the future.
- Scholarships available for UAE nationals to study at an overseas institute (the Masdar Institute Fellowship Program) or for students of any nationality to study at the Masdar Institute in Abu Dhabi (the Masdar Institute Graduate Scholarship).
- First students to begin study programs in September 2009.
- Fees information not found.
- Masdar Institute accreditation was announced by the Commission of Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) on 08 June 2008 (Khaleej Times report 09 June 2008).
Last update 03 September 2009
General Comments - might not apply to Masdar Institute of Science and Technology
- Fees, facilities, education quality varies widely. Allow extra fees for visa, transport, accommodation.
- Salaries, accommodation, other benefits for lecturers vary substantially. Check contracts carefully for medical, housing, flight allowances, etc.
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