Around 30 hours of weekly contact time through lectures, tutorials and supervised lab sessions, supplemented by self-guided study. Assessment is a mix of coursework, practical work and projects, with the final degree weighted toward your later years.
An integrated foundation year building the mathematics, computing and academic skills for computer science degree study.
Build core programming, algorithms, computation theory and the mathematical foundations of computer science.
Advance into AI, databases, functional programming, operating systems, security and software engineering.
Specialise through 120 credits of advanced optional modules.
Select 120 credits from options including:
Deliver a masters-level individual project alongside advanced optional modules.
A foundation-entry pathway for students who need preparation before direct undergraduate entry.
Graduates are recruited by employers including Microsoft, Google, Apple, IBM, Siemens, Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan across software engineering, AI and research.
Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT (accreditation valid until August 2028).
Award
Master of Engineering (MEng)
Start Date
September 2026
Typical Offer
BBB-BCC at A Level, including Mathematics (foundation entry)
Duration
5 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Computer Science
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Integrated Masters, Integrated foundation year, Single honours
AED 134,922/yr
Tuition is AED 134,922 for the foundation year, then AED 156718 per subsequent year. A non-returnable tuition deposit of AED 5,000 secures your place and is deducted from your total fees.
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