B.E. Mechanical

BEUndergraduateEngineering
Industrial Placement

About This Programme

A four-year Bachelor of Engineering in mechanical engineering covering thermal, design, manufacturing and mechatronics, 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.

Semester I

  • BITS F110 Engineering Graphics
  • BIO F110 Biology Laboratory
  • BIO F111 General Biology
  • CHEM F110 Chemistry Laboratory
  • CHEM F111 General Chemistry
  • MATH F111 Mathematics I
  • PHY F110 Physics Laboratory
  • PHY F111 Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves

Semester II

  • MATH F112 Mathematics II
  • ME F112 Workshop Practice
  • CS F111 Computer Programming
  • EEE F111 Electrical Sciences
  • BITS F112 Technical Report Writing
  • MATH F113 Probability and Statistics
  • BITS F111 Thermodynamics

Semester III

  • MATH F211 Mathematics III
  • Humanities Electives
  • ME F211 Mechanics of Solids
  • ME F212 Fluid Mechanics
  • ME F213 Material Science & Engineering
  • ME F217 Applied Thermodynamics
  • BITS F225 Environmental Studies

Semester IV

  • ECON F211 Principles of Economics or MGTS F211 Principles of Management
  • Humanities Electives
  • ME F218 Advanced Mechanics of Solids
  • ME F219 Manufacturing Processes
  • ME F220 Heat Transfer
  • ME F221 Mechanisms and Machines

Semester V

  • Open/Humanities Electives
  • ME F314 Design of Machine Elements
  • ME F315 Advanced Manufacturing Processes
  • ME F316 Manufacturing Management
  • ME F317 Engines, Motors, and Mobility
  • Discipline Electives

Semester VI

  • Open/Humanities Electives
  • ME F318 Computer Aided Design
  • ME F319 Vibrations & Control
  • ME F320 Engineering Optimization
  • ME F341 Prime Movers & Fluid Machines
  • Discipline Electives

Semester VII

  • Open Electives
  • Discipline Electives

Semester VIII

  • Practice School-II or
  • Thesis or Thesis with Electives

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 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).

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