Dubai

BITS Pilani Dubai is considered a "premier engineering institute" and a strong choice for international students seeking a high-quality technical education. It is the only international campus of the prestigious BITS Pilani brand and maintains a 5-star rating from the KHDA.

• No Entrance Exams: Unlike the Indian campuses, admission does not require BITSAT or JEE in BITSAT. It is based on Grade 12 merit.
• Financial Incentives: It offers merit-based scholarships covering up to 75% of tuition fees.
• Global Career Outcomes: BITS Dubai has 90% placement rate. the graduates of BITS Dubai has an average salary of AED 90,000 (~INR 21.3 Lakhs).

BITS Pilani Dubai is considered a "well-known engineering institute" and a strong choice for international students seeking a high-quality technical education. It is the only international campus of the BITS Pilani brand and has a 5-star rating from the KHDA.

While the main Pilani campus in India is noted to have a stronger legacy and placement record, the Dubai campus is highly reputed for providing international exposure and access to the Middle Eastern job market.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai has a strong placement record, especially for its regular programs. The university reports a 90% placement rate, with the majority of graduates finding employment within 6 months of graduation. 

A few of MAHE Dubai Placement details are-

• Top Sectors: Engineering graduates of MAHE Dubai are frequently recruited into IT, manufacturing, construction, and telecommunications.
• MBA Placements: While placement opportunities are excellent for the regular MBA, they are noted to be "slim to none" for evening or weekend programs, which are tailored for already-employed professionals
• Support Services: MAHE Dubai has a dedicated Career Services department that organizes recruitment drives, internships, and workshops to enable students to "grab" jobs in the competitive UAE market.
• Reputation: MAHE Dubai is a 5-star KHDA rated institution and is ranked 3rd in the Middle East for its MBA programme by Forbes Middle East

Heriot-Watt Dubai is a good university. Its degree is highly valued as graduates receive a British degree issued by the Heriot-Watt main campus in UK. It is approved by the Royal Charter in the UK and accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education (CAA).

Benefits of studying at Heriot-Watt Dubai:

• Global Ranking: The university is ranked 235th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2024.
• Cost Efficiency: Studying the same UK curriculum in Dubai can be INR 15 Lacs cheaper than a typical UK campus due to favorable exchange rates and significant merit scholarships.
• Mobility: As a "Go Global" university, it offers seamless inter-campus transfers to its UK and Malaysia campuses.
• Career Support: Heriott Dubai provides an online career portal ("WattBuds") accessible to all students across global campuses to assist with CV building and job vacancies.