B.Tech Computer Engineering
About This Programme
An eight-semester, 153-credit engineering degree emphasizing AI and intelligent systems, data science, gaming design and emerging technologies such as blockchain, IoT and cybersecurity (AED 2,000 lab deposit applies).
Course Highlights
- 153 credits over 8 semesters with integrated internships
- Emphases in AI and intelligent systems, data science, gaming design and emerging technologies
- Highest-specification labs with an AED 2,000 lab deposit
What You'll Study
Semester I
17 credit hours.
- Mathematics – I (DBT7680)3 credits
- Physics I (DBT7684)4 credits
- Programming and Problem-Solving (DBT7286)4 credits
- Academic English (DBP6001)3 credits
- Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering (DBT7540)3 credits
Semester II
18 credit hours.
- Mathematics – II (DBT7681)3 credits
- Engineering Graphics Lab (DBT7925)2 credits
- UAE: History and Culture (DBP6002)2 credits
- Programming in C (DBT7288)3 credits
- Physics II (DBTEC1001)4 credits
- Statistics and Probability (DBT7689)3 credits
- Environmental Science (DBT7188)1 credit
Summer
5 credit hours.
- Software Tools for Computer Engineering (DBT7749)1 credit
- Chemistry (DBT7694)4 credits
Semester III
17 credit hours.
- Mathematics -III (DBT7108)3 credits
- Digital System Design (DBTEC2001)4 credits
- Sensors and Microcontrollers (DBT7745)4 credits
- Computer Organization (DBT7996)3 credits
- Data Structure (DBT7960)3 credits
Semester IV
17 credit hours.
- Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory (DBT7675)3 credits
- Database Management Systems (DBT7907)3 credits
- Operating Systems (DBT7510)4 credits
- Software Engineering Principles (DBTEC2002)3 credits
- Embedded System Design (DBTEC2003)4 credits
Summer
6 credit hours.
- Programming Paradigms (DBT7512)3 credits
- Computer Networks (DBT7908)3 credits
Semester V
17 credit hours.
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (DBTEC3001)3 credits
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms (DBT7909)3 credits
- Open Source Technologies (DBT7756)4 credits
- Compiler Construction (DBT7751)4 credits
- Theory of Computation (DBT7299)3 credits
Semester VI
17 credit hours.
- Optimization Techniques and Algorithms (DBT7287)3 credits
- Principles and Practices of Management (DBT2560P)3 credits
- Data Science (DBT7253)3 credits
- Principles of Game Design (DBT7285)3 credits
- Machine Learning (DBT7529)3 credits
- Design Thinking (DBT6749)2 credits
Summer
6 credit hours.
- Cyber security3 credits
- Computer Engineering Internship 4-weeks (90-120 hrs.) (DBTEC3002)3 credits
Semester VII
17 credit hours.
- Research Methodology (DBT5525)3 credits
- Refer to Annexure – A3 credits
- Refer to Annexure – A3 credits
- Refer to Annexure – A3 credits
- Entrepreneurship Venture (DBT 2646)3 credits
- Capstone Project Phase – I (DBTEC 4001)2 credits
Semester VIII
16 credit hours.
- Capstone Project Phase – II (DBTEC 4002)4 credits
- Ethics in Computer Engineering (DBTEC 4003)3 credits
- Refer to Annexure – A3 credits
- Refer to Annexure – A3 credits
- Technical Communication & Report Writing (EBTEC 4004)3 credits
Entry Requirements
AED 2,000 refundable lab deposit in addition to the AED 4,000 security deposit.
Careers
Software, game and mobile developers, ML engineers, cybersecurity analysts, cloud architects, robotics and IoT engineers with global market reach.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
CAA-accredited (UAE Ministry of Education) and KHDA-permitted; the degree is awarded by Symbiosis International (Deemed University), UGC Category-I.
Programme Details
Award
B.Tech Computer Engineering
Start Date
September 2026 / January 2027
Typical Offer
60% in Grade 12 (Advanced or Elite mathematics track where applicable)
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Bachelor of Technology
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 53,550/yr
Apply online at siu-dubai.ac.ae/apply-now for the Fall (September) or Spring (January) intake; shortlisted applicants interview with the Admissions Committee and accept the offer by paying the first instalment.