• Specifically built for Abu Dhabi campus, the program will contribute to country’s National Energy Strategy 2050

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Abu Dhabi (IIT-Delhi Abu Dhabi), the first international campus of the highly acclaimed IIT-Delhi, has revealed details of its first academic offering and opened registrations for its master’s program in Energy Transition and Sustainability (ETS).

IIT-Delhi Abu Dhabi has been established following a historic memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by IIT-Delhi and Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) in July.

Scheduled to start in January 2024, IIT-Delhi Abu Dhabi’s master’s in ETS is specifically designed for the Abu Dhabi campus and aims to prepare professionals and scholars of the energy industry and associated sectors, equipping them with the knowledge and expertise required to implement sustainable approaches and solutions.

The program’s significance is heightened as the UAE prepares to host this year’s highly anticipated COP28, coinciding with the country’s ‘Year of Sustainability’ in 2023. Aligning with the overarching goals of the UAE National Energy Strategy 2050, the program seeks to empower graduates with a profound understanding of cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking policy frameworks in-line with efforts to foster a new generation of leaders capable of navigating the intricate challenges of energy transition.

“Leveraging the critical importance of environmental sustainability in the energy sector, this pioneering new program is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future in the UAE and further afield,” commented HE Mubarak Hamad Al Mheiri, ADEK Undersecretary. “By nurturing a highly skilled human resource capable of effectively addressing an array of increasingly complex challenges associated with energy transition, we are committed to empowering individuals to drive positive change, spearheading a transformative journey towards a greener, more resilient world."

Successful ETS master’s applicants with backgrounds in science and engineering will embark on a two-year program at IIT-Delhi Abu Dhabi’s temporary campus at Zayed University. Upon successfully completing the master’s program, ETS graduates will cultivate a high level of confidence and adaptability in working with peers from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, ensuring holistic knowledge foundations to begin their careers in fields related to the energy sector while contributing to their domain of expertise.

Prospective students, who must demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English, are required to hold a four-year bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, civil, petroleum, electrical and electronics engineering, energy, aerospace, materials and metallurgy, and physics. Alternatively, an M.Sc in physics or chemistry is also accepted. To ensure the selection of the best candidates, applicants will undergo a rigorous process, in line with IIT-Delhi Abu Dhabi’s stringent standards. For more information on admission criteria and requirements, please visit the following link: https://abudhabi.iitd.ac.in/.

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About Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK)

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is the Education Sector regulator across the Emirate. It oversees and provides services throughout a learner’s journey from early education to university and beyond. It also champions inclusivity for People of Determination in the mainstream schooling system and by providing specialized schools.

Across Early Childhood and K-12, ADEK licenses and regulates nurseries and private schools in Abu Dhabi while also legislating, mandating, and managing its own Charter Schools and 2 schools for People of Determination.

ADEK also annually provides distinguished Abu Dhabi students with full scholarships and support to study at the best universities around the world. In addition, the Department audits and enhances the delivery of Higher Education in Abu Dhabi, attracting Higher Education Institutions to open the required programs or schools that serve Abu Dhabi’s needs while championing a student and faculty-friendly ecosystem in the Emirate.

With a vision to Empower Education. Empower Minds. Empower the Future, ADEK recognizes that every learner is different, and a diversity of teaching methods are essential for students to succeed. To that effect, ADEK partners with stakeholders to enable a great education system to flourish in Abu Dhabi and nurture future-ready graduates who have the 21st-century skills required to sustain and carry forward Abu Dhabi’s vision.