Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani - Dubai
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Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani–Dubai (Hindi
: बिरला प्रौद्योगिकी एवं विज्ञान संस्थान, पिलानी-दुबई ) (Known as: BITS, Pilani-Dubai and BPDC) is a private technical University located in Dubai
, United Arab Emirates
. It is a campus of the Birla Institute of Technology & Science.
BITS, Pilani - Dubai at Dubai International Academic City
was inaugurated by the Indian Insustrialist Dr. Dr. K.K.Birla
on 5 December 2007.
It should not be confused with the Birla Institute of Technology
, Mesra, which is a completely different university.
•Only off-shore campus of any Indian University to be accredited by NAAC with the highest Grade ‘A’ along with Pilani and Goa campuses scoring the highest points among all private universities in India.
•The only University dedicated exclusively for engineering education in Dubai.
•Highly qualified and experienced faculty.
•Industrial internships offered at over 380 companies in UAE.
•Placements at reputed companies with good salary package.
•Academic Collaborations with several US and Canadian Universities.
•State-of-the-art campus with over 25 engineering laboratories and other facilities.
•Excellent sports, Cultural , Social activities and programmes for all-round development.
•Student Visas, Transport and fully furnished hostels provided.
•Affordable fees with flexible payment structure.
Dual Degree
One of the most popular flexibilities provided in the BITS, Pilani's educational structure is the Dual Degree Scheme. Under this scheme, it is possible for a student to work for and complete two Degrees within a reasonable period of time. All the admitted students are given an opportunity to take up a Dual Degree based on their performance in the first year of the programme.
Higher degree evening programs offered are:
Scholarships
Meritorious and students with excellent sports achievements are awarded financial aid for their study at BPD, on the following categories:
BPDC has also established Academic Collaborations with reputed American and Canadian universities
The scope of Academic colloboration includes;
, and to its permanent campus with student housing at Dubai International Academic City
in September 2008.
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
: बिरला प्रौद्योगिकी एवं विज्ञान संस्थान, पिलानी-दुबई ) (Known as: BITS, Pilani-Dubai and BPDC) is a private technical University located in Dubai
Dubai
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
, United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
. It is a campus of the Birla Institute of Technology & Science.
BITS, Pilani - Dubai at Dubai International Academic City
Dubai International Academic City
Dubai International Academic City , was built near Al Ruwayyah along the Dubai-Al Ain Road in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. DIAC is located within Dubai Academic City, which spreads over an area of , and the development is scheduled to be completed by 2012...
was inaugurated by the Indian Insustrialist Dr. Dr. K.K.Birla
Krishna Kumar Birla
Krishna Kumar Birla was a noted Indian industrialist of the Birla family, and the second son of Ghanshyam Das Birla. He also served as a Member of the Rajya Sabha. Birla was one of the industrialists who supported economic reforms in India in 1991.. He was the chancellor of BITS Pilani from 1983...
on 5 December 2007.
It should not be confused with the Birla Institute of Technology
Birla Institute of Technology
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra , is an autonomous engineering and technology oriented institute of higher education located in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India...
, Mesra, which is a completely different university.
Autonomy
The institute was named as a campus as opposed to a separate university. Graduating students are awarded degrees from BITS Pilani with no mention of the Dubai Campus, as only the parent university has the right to grant degrees. However, with respect most other aspects, the campus is autonomous. As an example, the institute has its own faculty and administration. Operating under the umbrella of an established university gives it the advantage of using the infrastructure (such as Practice School, evaluation systems etc.) which have already been developed and tested by BITS Pilani.Highlights
•The only international branch campus of the internationally reputed Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, India.•Only off-shore campus of any Indian University to be accredited by NAAC with the highest Grade ‘A’ along with Pilani and Goa campuses scoring the highest points among all private universities in India.
•The only University dedicated exclusively for engineering education in Dubai.
•Highly qualified and experienced faculty.
•Industrial internships offered at over 380 companies in UAE.
•Placements at reputed companies with good salary package.
•Academic Collaborations with several US and Canadian Universities.
•State-of-the-art campus with over 25 engineering laboratories and other facilities.
•Excellent sports, Cultural , Social activities and programmes for all-round development.
•Student Visas, Transport and fully furnished hostels provided.
•Affordable fees with flexible payment structure.
Academics
BITS, Pilani-Dubai offers the same courses as BITS, Pilani.Dual Degree
One of the most popular flexibilities provided in the BITS, Pilani's educational structure is the Dual Degree Scheme. Under this scheme, it is possible for a student to work for and complete two Degrees within a reasonable period of time. All the admitted students are given an opportunity to take up a Dual Degree based on their performance in the first year of the programme.
Programmes offered
BITS Pilani-Dubai offers 4-year Integrated First Degree programs at the undergraduate level in the 7 following fields:- B.E (Hons.) Chemical Engineering
- B.E (Hons.) Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- B.E (Hons.) Electronics & Communication Engineering
- B.E (Hons.) Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
- B.E (Hons.) Mechanical Engineering
- B.E (Hons.) Computer Science
- B.E (Hons.) Biotechnology
Higher degree evening programs offered are:
- M.E. Design Engineering
- M.E. Microelectronics
- M.E. Software Systems
- M.E. Biotechnology
- M.B.A.Engineering and Technology Management
- M.B.A. IT Enabled Services Management
Admissions and Scholarships
Admission to BITS, Pilani - Dubai Campus(BPDC) is based entirely on the candidates merit, his/her preferences, facilities available and availability of seats in the discipline preferred. The merit position of the candidate for admission will be based only on the overall aggregate secured by the candidate in the Qualifying Examination and not based on any entrance test. While the Dubai Campus has been setup especially to cater to the educational requirements of the residents of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries, candidates from other countries are also eligible to apply. Admissions are open to all nationalities.Scholarships
Meritorious and students with excellent sports achievements are awarded financial aid for their study at BPD, on the following categories:
- Merit Scholarship for students securing above 90 % and 80 % in the qualifying examination.
- Scholarship for Higher Secondary Board Toppers from different states/boards.
- Scholarship for sports excellence.
- BITSAT Scholarship for candidated with outstanding performance in BITS Admission Test ( BITSAT )
- Merit-cum-means Scholarship
Academic and Research Collaboration
BITS Pilani-Dubai Campus has entered into research collaboration with the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture, Dubai, UAEBPDC has also established Academic Collaborations with reputed American and Canadian universities
- Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.A.
- University of Maryland, College Park, U.S.A.
- Kansas State University(KSU), Manhattan, Kansas, U.S.A.
- Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames, Iowa, U.S.A.
- University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, USA
- George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
- University of Ontario, Canada
- University of Windsor, Canada
The scope of Academic colloboration includes;
- Preferential admission into graduate programmes for BITS Pilani Dubai Campus students
- joint research activities
- Credits transfer
- Student and faculty exchange
Directors of BITS Pilani Dubai Campus
BITS, Pilani-Dubai was headed for 10 years since its inception by Prof.M. Ramachandran. Prof.R. K. Mittal took over as the Director on 16 July 2010.Facilities
The Institute is located in Dubai International Academic City and offers excellent infra-structure and state-of-the art facilities to its students. Apart from the various facilities offered to the students on the campus, the Institute also provides Student visas, Hostel facilities and Transport facilities.Relocation
BITS, Pilani - Dubai , was first located in Al Ghurair University Campus, then at Dubai Knowledge VillageDubai Knowledge Village
Dubai Knowledge Village is a educational free trade zone campus in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that provides facilities for training and learning institutions to operate with 100% foreign ownership. There are over 400 institutions operating within it, which include universities,...
, and to its permanent campus with student housing at Dubai International Academic City
Dubai International Academic City
Dubai International Academic City , was built near Al Ruwayyah along the Dubai-Al Ain Road in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. DIAC is located within Dubai Academic City, which spreads over an area of , and the development is scheduled to be completed by 2012...
in September 2008.
Other campuses
- Pilani Campus
- Goa Campus
- Hyderabad CampusBirla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani – HyderabadBirla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani - Hyderabad Campus or BITS, Pilani - Hyderabad Campus is an all-India technical and science institute for higher education located at Shamirpet, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India...