Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Engineering at BITS Pilani Dubai

• Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Engineering at BITS Pilani Dubai

BITS Pilani Dubai is the only international campus of the prestigious Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, India. Established in 2000, and located in the Dubai International Academic City, it is one of the largest engineering and technology institutes in the UAE. The campus follows the same modular and flexible curriculum as its Indian counterpart. It offers a three-tier education system at par with universities in the West. Collaborations with over 300+ companies for internships are also offered. Over 6,000 alumni globally, with many holding leadership positions in MNCs, the alumni network is a powerful resource for students at BITS Pilani Dubai.

Campus Facilities

The 15-acre urban campus is equipped with ultra modern infrastructure to support both academic and personal growth. Specialized academic and recreational facilities include Mechatronics & Robotics, Satellite Communications (MAHASAT), and Advanced Characterization (Nanotechnology) labs, which provide advanced-level research opportunities to students. Separate fully air-conditioned hostels for boys and girls, which offer single and double occupancy rooms, provide a 360 degree ambience suitable for the proverbial work-life balance. The campus features a 24-hour medical clinic, smart classrooms, an incubator, a gymnasium, indoor and outdoor sports complexes, and a cafeteria.

Master of Engineering Degrees

M.E. degrees at BITS Pilani Dubai are 2-year, 4-semester degrees designed for fresh graduates and working professionals. Emphasis is placed both on experiential learning as well as research.

• M.E. Software Systems
• M.E. Design Engineering
• M.E. Electrical with a specialisation in Power Electronics and Drives
• M.E. Civil Engineering with a specialisation in Infrastructure Engineering and Management

Ph.D. Degrees

Ph.D. degree programs are offered in various formats including full-time, part-time for working professionals, and the Overseas Student Doctoral Programme (OSDP).

Specializations offered in the Ph.D. Degree Programs

• Ph.D. Computer Science
• Ph.D. Chemical Engineering
• Ph.D. Civil Engineering
• Ph.D. Electrical & Electronics
• Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering

Degree Requirements

Graduating with the doctoral degree involves qualifying examinations, coursework, and a final doctoral thesis based on original research.