Dubai

Students with computing needs at BITS Pilani Dubai need not to worry since all 500 computers of various configurations in the campus are linked in the network through CAT6 cabling. All floors in the  Main Block, Library, the Mechanical Block, etc. are connected through Fiber Optic cable to the Main Academic block.

Students can commute to and from BITS Pilani Dubai campus easily in a time-effective and cheap manner since the university provides transportation withint Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman. Although bear in mind a transportation fee has to be paid along with the semester fee and this will vary as per the destination

As per the recent notification, international students can apply for the BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus, two times a year. These intakes are named as the February and September intakes. They align well with the academic calendar of Dubai. 

The February intake for the BITS Dubai Computer Science program stands closed for 2026 but for the September intake.

Middlesex University provides one year MBA programs in AI, Healthcare, Management, Finance, Project Management, Digital Marketing, Business Management, and more. The tuition fee is between INR 19L and INR 27L. Students can check the cost of an MBA at Middlesex below:

Westford University College in Dubai remains a strong and quite popular choice among international students. The truth is that a big portion of Westford Dubai students is international, which means it has a large international community. 

Given below are the reasons behind this university as a choice - 

• Career opportunities in Dubai 
• Higher pay after graduation
• Internationally recognised degrees 
• Accreditations and tie-ups with UK universities 

It can be really good if an international student has 90% and is applying to Westford University College because the actual minimum requirement of around 55% in class 12th for an Indian applicant. Given are the subjects an Indian student should have in their high school coursework - 

• Accountancy, Maths and Economics for Business or Finance programs
• Physics, Chemistry, Maths for Westford University College IT or CS courses

All the requirements given above as well as the English language requirements.

The American University in Dubai application fee for Indian students is AED 420 or INR 10.2 K. Students can pay the fee directly via the application portal using a credit card. Other payment options include a Bank Transfer or by contacting one of the counsellors at Shiksha Study Abroad.

1 AED = INR 24.48

Note - All bank charges for international transfer of money are to be covered by the students themselves.

Yes, the American University Dubai is in partnership with the Georgia Tech. The Manchester Metropolitan University, Wake Forest University, Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, and the Loyola University are some other popular unis with which it maintains strategic connections. Thanks to these partnerships, the university provides study abroad opportunities to its students. 

The university's operations are handled by a Board of Directors. Elias N. Bou Saab founded the AUD Dubai in 1995. He still continues to serve as the member of the Governing Board. Other members of the board include Chairman Justin G. Cooper, President Kyle Long, and Vice Chairman Habib Al Mulla.

Long was appointed President in 2019, before giving it up on an interim basis to Dr Lance de Masi in 2023. He again returned as president in 2024.

AUD Dubai ranks among the top 5% universities in the world for both international students and faculty, in the latest QS rankings. It also has the highest placement rate (92%) among universities in Dubai. It is recognised at the city's leader in sustainability, international faculty, and job outcomes. The university has a diverse student population, with students visiting from over 55 countries.