B.E. Biotechnology 

at BITS Pilani Dubai, Dubai

International students can study BTech courses at BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus in around 11 specializations. BITS Dubai is another campus of BITS Pilani in India and offers affordable BTech courses to students. The duration of the course is 4 years and first-year tuiton fees is INR 13 L. The table below includes the list of popular specializations of BITS Dubai BTech course:

No, it is not possible for interational students to take Inter-branch transfer as all the BITS campuses have fixed number of seats that are allotted at the time of admission. Around 40% of BITS Dubai students are from other countries (Parents live outside UAE).

BITS Pilani Dubai campus admission requirements varies as per the programme type for Indian students. Applicant must meet the general admission requirements for their programme and apply for admission by the deadline. Mentioned below are the BITS Dubai admission requirements for International students:

BITS Dubai requirements for first-degree programs:

• Complete 12th Grade or equivalent with a minimum 60% overall aggregate of marks and a minimum aggregate of 60% in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/ Biology/ Computer Science or any other vocational subjects with at least 50% marks in each subject.

BITS Dubai requirements for higher degree programs:

• Complete a bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate of 60% in relevant disciplines.
• Candidates will be required to appear and successfully clear the Interview to qualify for higher degree admission

There is no requirement of BITSAT for BITS Pilani Dubai admission. International students just require a valid academic qualification to get admission. However, students who wish to apply for BITS Pilani admission must fulfill the eligibility.

Know more about studying in UAE

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus is the international campus of BITS Pilani India. It is a premier Engineering institute in the UAE. The institute is a good choice to study first-year or higher degree programs. BITS Dubai offers quality education and provides the latest technology, learning tools, modern laboratories, etc. to students. Top employers like Honeywell, Bosch, IBM, Siemens, Microsoft, etc. hire BITS graduates every year. Therefore, yes BITS Pilani Dubai is good for international students to study abroad.

Birla Institute of Technology Pilani Dubai campus is one of the top ranked engineering institutes that was established in 2000. The reasons why international students should choose BITS Pilani Dubai are mentioned as follows:

• It is one of the most renowned institutes that is offering good quality technical education to students in the UAE.
• The institute has been awarded a 5-star rating by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KDHA) that has partnered with QS since 2022.
• BITS Pilani Dubai has been recognised for its excellence in teaching, research, employability and internationalisation.

BITS-Pilani campus is the oldest and best campus among all campuses including BITS Dubai based on legacy, records, reputation, campus placement, ranking, alumni network and academic environment, etc. BITS-Pilani offers wide range of programme than BITS-Dubai campus. 

UAE, as a country, is becoming an ideal destination for higher studies these days. According to the reports, as many as 219,000 Indian students were enrolled in UAE higher education institutes. Most of the higher education institutes of UAE are located in the two the largest Emirates, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. International students who are looking to study in the UAE are opting Engineering and Business courses. Many Engineering disciplines are popular because of the market demand.

The cost of living and tuition fee amounts to the total cost of studying in UAE. The average first year cost of studying in MS in UAE is around INR 16.62 Lacs including the average tuition fees and accommodation expenses. Besides, the total first-year cost of studying MBA in UAE is Rs 16.09 lakhs, where, the average tuition fee is INR 13.73 lakh.

BITS Dubai is a popular Engineering institute in Dubai and Manipal University is a popular Engineering college in Manipal for students. The BTech programme fees at Manipal is between INR 8 L and INR 14 L (complete fees) and BITS Dubai fees for BTech programme is around INR 11 L for first-year. Both, Manipal and BITS looks good for BTech program. It will depend on your budget and programme you select to study at BITS Dubai and Manipal.

Yes, BIT Dubai is a good choice for pursuing undergraduate or graduate Engineering programs. Some of the popular undergraduate degree include Civil Engineering; Computer Science; Electrical and Electronics Engineering; Mechanical Engineering. In addition, some higher degree programs include Infrastructure Engineering and Management, Design Engineering, Electrical with specialisation in Power Electronics & Drives, and more.