| Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani-Dubai[1] | |
|---|---|
| Motto | ज्ञानं परमं बलं gyanam paramam balam |
| Motto in English | "Knowledge is Power Supreme" |
| Established | 2000 |
| Type | Private |
| Chancellor | Dr. Kumar Mangalam Birla |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr B.N Jain |
| Director | Dr R.K Mittal |
| Admin. staff | 98 |
| Undergraduates | 1800 |
| Location | Dubai International Academic City, Dubai |
| Campus | 14 acres (57,000 m2) |
| Alumni | BITSAA |
| Affiliations | BITS, Pilani |
| Website | BITS-Dubai Campus |
| Molecule (Science), Lotus (Humanities), Rocket (Technology) | |
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani–Dubai[2] (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.[3]
BITS, Pilani - Dubai at Dubai International Academic City[4] 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.
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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.
•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.
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.[5]
BITS Pilani-Dubai offers 4-year Integrated First Degree programs at the undergraduate level in the 7 following fields[6]:
Higher degree evening programs offered are:
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:
BITS Pilani-Dubai Campus has entered into research collaboration with the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture, Dubai, UAE [7]
BPDC has also established Academic Collaborations with reputed American and Canadian universities
The scope of Academic colloboration includes;
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.
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.
BITS, Pilani - Dubai , was first located in Al Ghurair University Campus, then at Dubai Knowledge Village, and to its permanent campus with student housing at Dubai International Academic City in September 2008.