B.E. Architectural and Urban Engineering

BEUndergraduateArchitecture
Industrial Placement

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

Academic: 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).
English: English-medium; a strong Grade 12 English pass is expected.

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).

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