B.E. Computer Science
About This Programme
A four-year Bachelor of Engineering in computer science covering data structures, databases, operating systems and a wide elective pool spanning AI, machine learning, cloud and security, 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: Core Computer Science courses
Core CS courses taken across Years 2 to 4 alongside open and humanities electives, culminating in Practice School II (industry internship) or a Thesis.
- CS F211 Data Structures and Algorithms
- CS F212 Database Systems
- CS F213 Object Oriented Programming
The department lists roughly 15 core CS courses (spanning digital design to operating systems) and 45+ electives, including machine learning, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, blockchain, cryptography and network security. Only these three core course codes were individually named on the public page, so the remaining courses are not enumerated here.
Entry Requirements
Non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency. Merit and board-topper scholarships are assessed at admission.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in software, data, AI and technology across industry and government, 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
Computer Science
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).