Tuition / year
AED 48,000 – AED 60,000/yr
Students
2,000
International
70%
QS World
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About BITS Pilani Dubai
The Dubai campus of India's renowned BITS Pilani in Dubai International Academic City, offering rigorous engineering degrees identical to the Indian campus with a strong placement record.
- ✓Established 2000
- ✓International branch campus — globally portable degree
- ✓Strong in Engineering & Computer Science
Accreditation: CAA accredited; Indian deemed university (BITS Pilani)
Programs & Tuition Fees
Indicative annual tuition. Confirm current fees with the university.
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE Computer Science | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 58,000 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 55,000 |
| BE Electronics & Communication | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 55,000 |
| BE Biotechnology | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 52,000 |
Scholarships
Merit Scholarship
10–50% tuitionEligibility: Awarded for strong academic results, renewable on GPA
Need-based & sibling discounts
Partial tuitionEligibility: Based on financial need or family enrollment
Reputation by Nationality
How well-regarded this university's degrees are within major UAE communities (editorial estimate, 0–100).
Admission Requirements
- •Grade 12 with PCM (strong grades)
- •BITSAT entrance assessment
- •English proficiency
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