B.E. Architectural and Urban Engineering
About This Programme
A four-year engineering degree blending architectural design with urban and infrastructure engineering, with the Practice School internship.
Course Highlights
- Part of the BITS Pilani legacy, in Dubai since 2000
- KHDA and QS 5-star rated campus (2022)
- Includes the signature 7.5-month Practice School industry internship
- Credit-based degree taught in English
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on the BITS credit system, in English.
Year 1 (Common BITS First Year)
Largely common across all B.E. disciplines, taught over two semesters (documented from the campus course of study).
- MATH F111 Mathematics I
- MATH F112 Mathematics II
- MATH F113 Probability and Statistics
- CHEM F111 General Chemistry
- CHEM F110 Chemistry Laboratory
- BIO F111 General Biology
- BIO F110 Biology Laboratory
- Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves
- Physics Laboratory
- CS F111 Computer Programming
- EEE F111 Electrical Sciences
- BITS F110 Engineering Graphics
- ME F110 Workshop Practice
- BITS F111 Thermodynamics
- BITS F112 Technical Report Writing
Years 2 to 4
Discipline courses in Architectural and Urban Engineering plus open and humanities electives, culminating in Practice School II (industry internship) or a Thesis.
Entry Requirements
Non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency. Merit and board-topper scholarships are assessed at admission.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in architectural and urban engineering, infrastructure and the built-environment sector, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Delivered at BITS Pilani Dubai, accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA, 2025) and licensed by KHDA, with a QS 5-star rating via KHDA (2022). The parent BITS Pilani (India) is NAAC-accredited and a designated Institution of Eminence.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Engineering
Start Date
September (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A Grade 12 pass with a minimum 60% aggregate (and 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for the Bachelor of Engineering); admission is by Grade 12 merit, with the BITSAT optional (for extra scholarship).
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Architecture
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Bachelor of Engineering
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 55,500/yr
Apply online and upload your Grade 10 and Grade 12 mark sheets; admission is by Grade 12 merit (the BITSAT is optional for the Dubai campus and unlocks additional scholarship rather than admission).