M.E. Software Systems

MEPostgraduateComputer Science

About This Programme

A two-year Master of Engineering in software systems covering advanced software engineering, systems and computing.

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.

Coursework

Core and elective courses in the BITS higher-degree course of study.

Dissertation / Project

Dissertation or project work.

Entry Requirements

Academic: For the M.E., a relevant bachelor's degree with a minimum 60% aggregate; for the MBA, a three-year bachelor's in any discipline with a minimum 60% aggregate.

English: English-medium; an explicit test threshold is not published.

The MBA requires an admission interview; fresh graduates are eligible.

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

Master of Engineering

Start Date

September (Fall intake)

Typical Offer

For the M.E., a relevant bachelor's degree with a minimum 60% aggregate; for the MBA, a three-year bachelor's in any discipline with a minimum 60% aggregate.

Duration

2 years

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Computer Science

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Master of Engineering

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

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Next intakes

Sep

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Entry Requirements

Academic: For the M.E., a relevant bachelor's degree with a minimum 60% aggregate; for the MBA, a three-year bachelor's in any discipline with a minimum 60% aggregate.

English: English-medium; an explicit test threshold is not published.

The MBA requires an admission interview; fresh graduates are eligible.

Programme Details

Award

Master of Engineering

Start Date

September (Fall intake)

Typical Offer

For the M.E., a relevant bachelor's degree with a minimum 60% aggregate; for the MBA, a three-year bachelor's in any discipline with a minimum 60% aggregate.

Duration

2 years

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Computer Science

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Master of Engineering

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person