Faculty of Energy
& Environmental Engineering

Biochemical Engineering
Renewable Mechanical Energy Engineering
Renewable Electrical Energy Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Preparatory Year – Introductory Modules. Semester 1: (Total modular weight 60)
Code Title Credit Level Semester
ENGL01 English for Academic Purposes 10 S 1
PSYC01P Introduction to Psychology 10 S 1
PSYC02P Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence 10 S 1
PSYC03P Introduction to Computing/ICT-1/ 10 S 1
PSYC11P Cross-cultural Psychology 10 S 1
PSYC05P Study Skills 10 S 1
ENGL02 English and Academic Writing 10 S 2
PSYC06P Social Psychology 10 S 2
PSYC07P Psychology of Adjustment 10 S 2
PSYC08P Introduction to Sociology 10 S 2
PSYC09P Biological Psychology 10 S 2
PSYC10P Basics of Statistics 10 S 2

Biochemical Engineering

  • Welcome from the department’s staff!

Welcome to the Department of Biochemical Engineering at the British University in Egypt (BUE). We, the department’s staff, want to do everything that can to help you make your studies both fruitful and enjoyable. The main objective of the Biochemical Engineering programme at the BUE is to provide the basic under- graduate education required for industrial and public practice in Renewable energy engineering, or for continued education. provides state-of-the-art equipment and resources necessary to the study of Renewable Biochemical Engineering, or for continued education.

  • What is taught in the Department of Renewable Biochemical Engineering?

Renewable Biochemical Engineering combines science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Renewable electric energy engineering provides a state-of-the-art equipment and resources necessary to the study of Renewable Biochemical Engineering. Students study the basic concepts representing the core threads of the programme. In addition, students acquire essential skills in technical report writing and data presentation, skills which will help them in later study years. They learn key information about energy converters Design and control of energy plants. They are introduced to the key issues of power generation and conservation systems. More skills are acquired through industrial training.

Programme Brief: 

  • Preparatory Year

Upon successful completion of the Preparatory Year, and satisfying the entry requirements of the Biochemical Engineering programme, students admitted to this department will be enrolled for four years.

  • Degree Year 1

Students study basic modules including advanced mathematics, physics, organic and analytical chemistry and energy sources to gain a foundation for future problem analysis. In addition, they cover modules related to the basics of biochemical engineering, fundamentals of microbiology, fundamentals of biochemistry and biomass for biochemical engineering, material engineering and structure and stress analysis; these modules help widen the knowledge of students to support their future development as Biochemical Engineers. The modules provide the capabilities to acquire the underpinning knowledge and analytical skills for process design and engineering.

  • Degree Year 2

The modules studied provide the focus to enable students to become a Biochemical Engineer. Modules include concepts of mass and energy balances, biophysics, unit operation which are the core of biochemical engineering applications, as well as fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, fundamentals of heat and mass transfer and modeling and simulation.

  • Degree Year 3

Students focus on the bioreactor design, process plant design, bioremediation of environmental pollution, green fuel, biofuel, bio product, nanotechnology for biochemical engineering experimentations and methods of calculations and analysis of chemical industries. They learn how to design a bioreactor plant in terms of overall performance and petroleum bioprocessing. Additional modules focus on legislation and regulations, foundation of marketing and economics of bioenergy.

  • Degree Year 4

Students continue to develop their skills in biochemical energy systems. They develop knowledge and skills in environmental risk analysis. They apply their knowledge, understanding and skills in two main pieces of work: a research project and a design project. In addition, they have a choice of four optional modules to strengthen their fields of interest in: process design and simulation, engineering economics, evaluating sustainability, process plant operation, advanced control systems, occupational, health, safety engineering and environmental management systems. Also, students have the opportunity to complete a research project and design project to apply their knowledge and acquired skills to achieve a certain objective for local problems.

Renewable Mechanical Energy Engineering
Preparatory Year – Introductory Modules. Semester 1: (Total modular weight 60)
Code Title Credit Level Semester
ENGL01 English for Academic Purposes 10 S 1
PSYC01P Introduction to Psychology 10 S 1
PSYC02P Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence 10 S 1
PSYC03P Introduction to Computing/ICT-1/ 10 S 1
PSYC11P Cross-cultural Psychology 10 S 1
PSYC05P Study Skills 10 S 1
ENGL02 English and Academic Writing 10 S 2
PSYC06P Social Psychology 10 S 2
PSYC07P Psychology of Adjustment 10 S 2
PSYC08P Introduction to Sociology 10 S 2
PSYC09P Biological Psychology 10 S 2
PSYC10P Basics of Statistics 10 S 2

Renewable Mechanical Energy Engineering

  • Welcome from the department’s staff!

Welcome to the Department of Mechanical Energy Engineering at the British University in Egypt (BUE). We, the department’s staff, want to do everything that can to help you make your studies both fruitful and enjoyable. The main objective of the Mechanical energy engineering programme at the BUE is to provide the basic under- graduate education required for industrial and public practice in Renewable energy engineering, or for continued education. provides state-of-the-art equipment and resources necessary to the study of Renewable Mechanical Energy, or for continued education.

  • Why Renewable Mechanical Energy Engineering?

Renewable Mechanical energy engineering combines science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Renewable electric energy engineering provides a state-of-the-art equipment and resources necessary to the study of Renewable Mechanical Energy. Students study the basic concepts representing the core threads of the programme. In addition, students acquire essential skills in technical report writing and data presentation, skills which will help them in later study years. They learn key information about energy converters Design and control of energy plants. They are introduced to the key issues of power generation and conservation systems. More skills are acquired through industrial training.

Programme Brief:

  • Preparatory Year

Upon successful completion of the Preparatory Year and satisfying the entry requirements of the Renewable Mechanical Energy programme, students admitted to the Renewable Energy Engineering Department will be enrolled for four years.

  • Degree Year 1

Renewable Energy Engineering Programme (Mechanical Energy) Students will enhance their basic knowledge of renewable energy and mechanical engineering fundamentals, and consolidate their skills through studying compulsory modules distributed over two semesters, namely, Introduction to Renewable Energy Systems, Introduction to Mechatronics & Measurements, Physical Chemistry, Thermodynamics (1), Electrical Circuits, Electrical Machines, Computer Programming, Materials Science, Physics (3), Calculus, Differential Equations, and Technical Report Writing and Communication.

  • Degree Year 2

Students will study modules over two semesters. Some of these modules are designed to consolidate students’ understanding of mechanical concepts, principles, and skills while others cover simple industrial applications. These modules are: Thermodynamics, Engineering Probability & Statistics, Fluid Mechanics, Quality Control and Technical Report Writing. In addition, students study Machine Design, Dynamics of Machinery, Material Properties & Characterization, Electrical Machines & Control, Production Technology (3), and Numerical Methods.

  • Degree Year 3

Students study an optional module plus a set of nine compulsory modules distributed over two semesters. Most modules concentrate on design of systems and/or components for real life engineering applications. Throughout this year students will enhance their knowledge on how to apply Mechanical Engineering fundamentals into different industrial systems.

  • Degree Year 4

During the fourth year, the students are given the chance to choose 4 elective modules of interest from a wide range of practical modules, as well as, two graduation projects: a group capstone design project, and an individual research thesis. Students may choose to take modules in different fields or select one of the following focus areas: Mechatronics, Materials, Design & Production, Power & Energy, and Automotive & Aeronautics. Students will be guided to choose four optional modules and two graduation projects in these areas.

Renewable Electrical Energy Engineering

Renewable Electrical Energy Engineering

  • Welcome from the department’s staff!

Welcome to the Department of Renewable Electrical Energy Engineering at the British University in Egypt (BUE). We, the department’s staff, want to do everything that can to help you make your studies both fruitful and enjoyable. The main objective of the Renewable Electrical Engineering programme at the BUE is to provide the basic under- graduate education required for industrial and public practice in Renewable energy engineering, or for continued education. provides state-of-the-art equipment and resources necessary to the study of Renewable Biochemical Engineering, or for continued education.

  • What is taught in the Department of Renewable Energy of Electrical Engineering?

Renewable Energy of Electrical Engineering combines science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Renewable electric energy engineering provides a state-of-the-art equipment and resources necessary to the study of Renewable Electrical Engineering. Students study the basic concepts representing the core threads of the programme. In addition, students acquire essential skills in technical report writing and data presentation, skills which will help them in later study years. They learn key information about energy converters Design and control of energy plants. They are introduced to the key issues of power generation and conservation systems. More skills are acquired through industrial training.

Programme Brief: 

  • Preparatory Year

Upon successful completion of the Preparatory Year, and satisfying the entry requirements of the Electrical Engineering programme, students admitted to this department will be enrolled for four years.

  • Degree Year 1

Students study basic modules including advanced mathematics, physics, organic and analytical chemistry and energy sources to gain a foundation for future problem analysis. In addition, they cover modules related to the basics of biochemical engineering, fundamentals of microbiology, electric circuits, introduction to renewable energy, computer programming, electric machines, thermodynamics and instrumentation and measurements; these modules help widen the knowledge of students to support their future development as Biochemical Engineers. The modules provide the capabilities to acquire the underpinning knowledge and analytical skills for process design and engineering.

  • Degree Year 2

The modules studied provide the focus to enable students to become a Electrical Power Engineer. Modules include concepts applications of automatic control, storage of energy, analogue electronics, fundamentals of management and marking, as well as fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, fundamentals of heat and mass transfer and modeling and simulation.

  • Degree Year 3

Students focus on the applications of electric power concepts. Modules cover a wide range of electric power applications such as: power transmission lines, photovoltaic systems, solar system energy, wind energy, simulation of renewable energy systems, power system analysis, control and maintenance of PV power plants and power generation plants.

  • Degree Year 4

Students continue to develop their skills in Electric energy systems. They develop knowledge and skills in environmental risk analysis. They apply their knowledge, understanding and skills in two main pieces of work: a research project and a design project. In addition, they have a choice of three optional modules to strengthen their fields of interest. In addition to specialty modules in power system protection, High Voltage Engineering, Power electronics and advanced courses in Electrical Machines.  Also, students have the opportunity to complete a research project and design project to apply their knowledge and acquired skills to achieve a certain objective for local problems.

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