Bachelor of Science in Intelligent Systems Engineering
About This Programme
An engineering degree in intelligent systems spanning artificial intelligence, embedded and smart systems, robotics and automation.
Course Highlights
- Taught at Zayed University, ranked #588 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Programme courses
Required credit hours: 135. Course list as printed in the Zayed University Catalog 2025-2026, pages 142-144.
- FYE100 Academic Foundations and Development
- FYE126 Contemporary Emirati Studies
- FYE140 Critical Analysis and Composition
- FYE155 Digital Humanities
- FYE195 Artificial Intelligence Essentials and Applications
- ARA140 Arabic Language Skills for Engineers
- PHY101 Physics for Engineering
- PHY102 Physics for Engineering II
- MTH121 Calculus
- MTH122 Calculus II
- MTH231 Linear Algebra
- MTH232 Differential Equations
- MTH381 Probability and Statistics for Engineers
- ISE101 Introduction to Engineering
- ISE102 Engineering Drawing & Solid
- ISE201 Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- ISE202 Measurements and Instrumentation
- ISE211 Programming for Engineers
- ISE221 Digital Electronics
- ISE222 Digital Systems Design
- ISE231 Engineering Mechanics
- ISE301 Numerical Methods for Engineering
- ISE311 Programming for Engineers II
- ISE312 Artificial Intelligence and Machine
- ISE321 Digital Systems Communication & Integration
- ISE322 Dynamic Control Systems
- ISE341 Simulation Modeling and Analysis
- ISE342 Applications
- ISE401 Engineering Law
- ISE411 Deep Learning Applications
- ISE441 Engineering Systems Optimization
- ISE442 Algorithms for Autonomous Systems
- ISE443 Drones and Robotics Technologies
- ISE402 Management
- ISE403 Engineering Design
- ISE421 Smart Sensors and Actuators
- ISE423 Design
- ISE302 Technical Communications
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals admitted under the government scholarship scheme receive full tuition funding for up to five years. Accepted secondary qualifications and minimums: A-Levels 2 subjects at grade C or higher (excluding Arabic and Islamic Studies), IB Diploma 24 points, IB Certificate 21 points including 2 subjects related to the degree at grade 5 or higher, BTEC Level 3 Diploma 2 Merits. UAE Ministry of Education and American curricula have no minimum overall average, but subject requirements apply.
Careers
Graduates pursue engineering careers across construction, energy, manufacturing, technology and government, or continue to postgraduate study and professional licensure.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Zayed University holds US institutional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and national accreditation from the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
High-school graduation with the subject grades required for the major (for example 80% in Grade 12 Mathematics and English for quantitative majors).
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Abu Dhabi & Dubai
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 84,375/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Education portal; others via ZU e-services), submit their documents and pay the AED 250 application fee.