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BITS Pilani Dubai Admissions 2023: Deadlines, Acceptance Rate, Entry Requirements

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BITS Pilani Dubai is a private technical university in Dubai is home to 1500 students from over 20 countries across the globe. The prestigious institution offers B.E, M.E., M.B.A and Ph.D programs in various engineering and allied disciplines through its eight academic departments. Some of the popular programs offered by BITS Pilani Dubai include Civil Engineering, MBA, Chemical Engineering, Software Engineering, and Biotechnology.

Applications at BITS Pilani Dubai are accepted twice a year for September and January semesters. Scores of IELTS or TOEFL are significant tests to study in UAE for international students. However, admission at BITS Pilani Dubai is based primarily on academic grades and qualifications. The final selection of the applicants is based on admission tests or interviews in case of PG courses.

Table of Contents

BITS Pilani Dubai Highlights
BITS Pilani Dubai Application Deadlines
BITS Pilani Dubai International Students Admission
3.1 English Language Proficiency
3.2 UAE Visa Process
BITS Pilani Dubai UG Admission
BITS Pilani Dubai PG Admission
BITS Pilani Dubai FAQs

Highlights

Application portal	BITS Pilani application portal
Application fees	220 AED
Payment method	Debit, credit card, cash or bank transfer
Total enrolment	1500
Academic calendar	Semester based
Intake sessions	September, January
Mode of program	Full time, part time, online
English language proficiency	TOEFL iBT, TOEFL PBT, IELTS
Work study	Available
Financial aid	Available
Official website	https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/Dubai/index.aspx

BITS Pilani Dubai Admission Deadlines

The deadlines for admission to BITS Pilani vary for UG and PG programs. The admissions at BITS Pilani opens for two semesters:

First semester- September to December
Second Semester- January to May

International students are required to apply prior to the following dates:

BITS Pilani Dubai International Student Admissions

BITS Pilani Dubai is the international campus of the main institute Birla Institute of Technology and Science that is headquartered at Pilani, India. The institute enrols 1500 students from over 20 countries worldwide.

The application process is quite similar for both domestic and international students. However, there are a few additional requirements to be fulfilled by the international students for admission at BITS Pilani Dubai.

English Language Proficiency

International students must demonstrate minimum English language proficiency by appearing in any of the following tests and securing the below mentioned scores:

Tests	Minimum Scores for UG Programs	Minimum Scores for PG Programs
TOEFL PBT	500	550
TOEFL IBT	61	80
IELTS	5.0	6.0

UAE Visa Requirements for International students

Students wishing to study in UAE and in BITS Pilani Dubai, must attain a valid UAE student residence visa. UAE student visa is offered for a period of one year, and can be renewed every year after verification of official proof of study from educational institutions in UAE. The documents required for UAE student visa are:

Copy of acceptance letter from BITS Pilani
Copy of passport
2 passport size photos
Receipt of financial statements
Receipt of visa fees (. 2900 AED)
English language proficiency test scores
Health Insurance

BITS Pilani Dubai Undergraduate Admissions

BITS Pilani Dubai offers seven UG programs in engineering and allied fields through its eight academic departments. UG programs offered by the BITS Pilani include Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Electronics, and Communication Engineering.

Application Portal: BITS Pilani application portal
Application fees: 220 AED
Academic Requirements: Minimum 60% overall aggregate with at least 50% in each subject in high school qualifying examination
Admission Requirements:

Class X and XII marksheets
Copy of passport
English language proficiency test scores
Copy of BITSAT score report

BITS Pilani Dubai Graduate Admissions

Similar to UG courses, BITS Pilani offers PG programs in engineering and allied fields of study. The institution offers four courses and a MBA program in the PG level. The applicants need to follow the below mentioned guidelines for admission to BITS Pilani graduate programs:

Application Portal: BITS Pilani application portal
Application Fees: 220 AED
Admission Requirements:

Minimum aggregate of 60% in Indian UG degree
10th class mark sheet or certificate of date of birth
Copy of transcripts of previously attended institutions
Copy of passport
English language proficiency test results
A 250 word Statement of purpose
Interview

The degree requirements for BITS Pilani Dubai PG courses are:

Programs	Entry Requirements
M.E Electrical Engineering	B.E/ B.Tech in EEE/ ECE/ EIE
M.E. Microelectronics	B.E. or B.Tech in EEE/ ECE/ EIE/ CS or MSc Physics
M.E. Software Systems	B.E/ BTech/ MSc/ MCA
Masters in Business Administration	B.E./ B.Tech/ Masters degree in any discipline
M.E Design Engineering	B.E/ B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

After assessing the applications, BITS Pilani will call the eligible candidates for an interview. The final selection will be based on candidates academic performance and the admission interview. For any further assistance, students can connect with the admission office via 009714-2753700, +91 9010200224.

FAQs

Ques. As an international student, how can I submit my supplementary documents?

Ans. The transcripts with relevant documents of the previously attended institutions must be directly sent to

Admissions Office,
BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus,
Dubai International Academic City, P.O. Box 345055, Dubai, U.A.E.

Ques. Is it difficult to get into BITS Pilani UAE?

Ans. It is not very difficult to get accepted at BITS Pilani as most of the courses require an aggregate aggregate of 60%. However, the international candidates must fulfil additional requirements like ELP scores while applying to the institution.

Ques. What is the cost of attending BITS Pilani UAE?

Ans. The programs at undergraduate level cost around 23500 AED annually whereas PG programs cost 16,000 AED per year. In addition to that, the international students need to renew their visa every year until the end of their course. Visa renewal fees cost around 2,159 AED per year.

Ques. Is it mandatory to submit English language proficiency test scores while making an application to BITS Pilani UAE?

Ans. International students are required to submit their English proficiency test scores. TOEFL, IELTS scores are accepted at BITS Pilani.

Ques. What are the English proficiency requirements to get accepted at BITS Pilani UAE?

Ans. The UG applicants must secure at least 500 in TOEFL PBT, 61 in TOEFL IBT, 5 in IELTS. Whereas, the scores required for PG applicants are- TOEFL PBT (550), TOEFL IBT (80) and IELTS (6)

Ques.Does BITS Pilani UAE offer financial aid to its international students?

Ans. BITS Pilani offers merit based scholarships to students enrolled in UG and PG programs. The scholarships are offered only in the form of a tuition fee waiver.

Ques. Is interview mandatory for admission at BITS Pilani?

Ans. All the eligible candidates are called for interviews after assessment of their applications. It is their academic qualifications and performance in the interview round that secures their seat in BITS Pilani UAE.

Ques. What are the entry requirements for getting admission to BITS Pilani UAE?

Ans. The students applying to UG courses at BITS Pilani must secure at least 60% overall aggregate with at least 50% in each subject in high school qualifying examination. PG candidates must have a minimum aggregate of 60% in the UG qualifying examination.