Université Française d'Égypte | الجامعة الأهلية الفرنسية في مصر
Engineering & Tech Master of Science (M.Sc.) schedule 2 Years 120 ECTS

Master’s in Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency

Postgraduate program in net-zero buildings, building automation systems (BEMS), renewable energy integration, and thermal building simulation.

French Academic Partner & Double Degree French Partner Consortium (CentraleSupélec & UHA) • Master d’État en Bâtiments Intelligents et Efficacité Énergétique
100% Direct French State Diploma
17054 Direct Admissions Hotline
20%–100% Merit-Based Scholarships
16 Partners French Grandes Écoles Network

Program Overview & Academic Vision

Offered in partnership with the Consortium of French Universities (CentraleSupélec & Université de Haute-Alsace), this Master of Science responds directly to global decarbonization mandates and the rapid construction of sustainable smart cities in Egypt and the MENA region.

Graduate engineers master energy auditing, building automation protocols, geothermal and photovoltaic micro-generation, building life-cycle carbon assessment, and intelligent HVAC optimization.

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Dual Recognition

Accredited by Egyptian Supreme Council & French Ministry of Higher Education.

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France Mobility

Semester exchanges and lab internships at partner universities in France.

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Multinational Career

Direct recruitment pathways with French, European, and Egyptian corporate leaders.

Academic Partnership

French Double Degree Certification

Direct French Award

French Partner Consortium (CentraleSupélec & UHA)

This degree is delivered under the direct academic supervision and quality assurance of French Partner Consortium (CentraleSupélec & UHA). Students graduate with direct French State recognition and immediate equivalence within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).

school Conferred: Master d’État en Bâtiments Intelligents et Efficacité Énergétique
Academic Roadmap

Curriculum & Course Structure

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Year 1: Advanced Building Physics & Energy Systems

Standard European Academic Progression
5 Core Subjects • 60 ECTS
01
Advanced Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer & Building Energy Simulation
02
Renewable Energy Integration: Solar PV, Geothermal & Thermal Storage
03
Building Management Systems (BMS/BEMS) & Industrial IoT Controls
04
Smart Grid Interactions, Energy Storage & Demand-Response Systems
05
Green Building Certification Frameworks (LEED, BREEAM, HQE)
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Year 2: Decarbonization Strategy & Master’s Thesis

Standard European Academic Progression
5 Core Subjects • 60 ECTS
01
Net-Zero Energy Building (NZEB) Design & Retrofit Engineering
02
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Embodied Carbon Calculations
03
AI Applications in Predictive Climate Control & Fault Detection
04
Research Semester / Laboratory Work at French Partner Institution
05
Master’s Research Dissertation & 6-Month Corporate Internship

Career Horizons & Professional Outcomes

Graduates of the Master’s in Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency program enter the job market with an immense competitive advantage: bilingual proficiency, European project management standards, and direct French state degree recognition.

Key Job Roles & Trajectories

Energy Efficiency Consultant Smart Building Automation Director Net-Zero Building Consultant Sustainable Infrastructure Lead Facilities Energy Director

Where UFE Alumni Excel

Our graduates secure high-profile positions across multinational corporations including Orange Business, L'Oréal MENA, Valeo, Schneider Electric, TotalEnergies, Alstom, Ernst & Young, and major European engineering consultancies.

Admissions Criteria & Tuition Model

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Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related engineering discipline. Minimum GPA requirement and academic interview.

payments Tuition & Scholarships

140,000 EGP / Academic Year (Graduate research assistantships & scholarships available)

Merit scholarships covering 20% to 100% awarded based on high school graduation scores.

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ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING POSTGRADUATE

Master’s in Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.SC.) • 120 ECTS

Postgraduate program in net-zero buildings, building automation systems (BEMS), renewable energy integration, and thermal building simulation.

French Partner Consortium (CentraleSupélec & UHA)
FRENCH PARTNER French Partner Consortium (CentraleSupélec & UHA)
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Key Facts info

  • Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Language: English
  • Faculty: Faculty of Engineering & Technologies
  • Partner University: French Partner Consortium (CentraleSupélec & UHA) open_in_new