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Marine Engineer

مهندس بحري

Designs, evaluates or maintains the machinery and technical systems that keep vessels operating.

115Programmes in the UAE0Current job openings4Scholarships
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Career overview

What they do

Marine engineers work with propulsion, power, cooling and other onboard systems. Roles may be based in design offices, shipyards or vessels, while seagoing positions can require additional maritime certification and practical training.

Typical responsibilities

  • Specify machinery and supporting vessel systems.
  • Review technical drawings and equipment requirements.
  • Investigate faults and plan maintenance work.
  • Test performance, reliability and safety.
  • Coordinate technical work with vessel teams.

Skills you'll need

Mechanical systems knowledgeTechnical drawing interpretationFault diagnosisSafety-focused problem solvingEngineering teamwork

How much it relies on

MathematicsHigh
TechnologyHigh
ScienceHigh

Work style

IndependentTeam-based
TheoreticalHands-on
FieldworkOffice

Advantages

  • Connection to shipping and maritime industries.
  • Mix of analytical and practical engineering.
  • Opportunities in shore-based and seagoing roles.

Disadvantages

  • Some roles involve extended time at sea.
  • Machinery spaces can be noisy and demanding.
  • Urgent repairs may disrupt normal schedules.

Growth & future opportunities

Editorial view: A relevant option for students interested in the UAE's maritime activities; the best fit depends on preference for design, maintenance or seagoing work.

Career content is written by the Masari editorial team. Last reviewed 23 Oct 2026.

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Study in the UAE

Programs at UAE institutions that lead to this career.

Average tuition

AED 77,400 per year on average for bachelor's programmes with published fees (AED 36,000–162,203, 24 programmes).

Master's: around AED 4,183 per credit hour (9 programmes).

From each university's official fee schedule. Yearly figures for per-credit schedules assume a full-time load of 30 credit hours. Excludes housing, books and other fees.

115 programs at 28 institutions

Programs and accreditation come from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) register of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition and duration appear once verified on the university's own program page; always confirm admission details with the university.

Scholarships for this path

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ADNOC Accelerator Program Scholars

ADNOC · Employer

Partial or discountUAE nationalsIn the UAEBachelor's · Master's

ADNOC support for high-potential Emiratis at approved UAE universities.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
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Emirates Aviation University scholarships

Emirates Aviation University · University

Full tuition onlyUAE nationalsInternational studentsUAE residentsIn the UAEBachelor's · Master'sMinimum 95%

Chancellor's Scholarship of up to 100% tuition, for up to 10 new students a year.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
Official page

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