B.E. Chemical
About This Programme
A four-year Bachelor of Engineering in chemical engineering covering process design, thermodynamics, reaction engineering and separations, built on the common BITS first year and the signature Practice School industry 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 Chemical 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 engineering careers across the UAE and internationally in construction, energy, manufacturing and technology, supported by the Practice School industry network, 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
Engineering
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).