The 10 Best Institutes for Engineering in UAE, 2019, we bring forth few elite institutions offering a world-class engineering which nurtures individuals into professionals, Taking into consideration that there is an increased demand of engineers in UAE

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Value Engineering is not
Equal to Cost-Cutting!
with the Middle East, an extreme climate meaning high
salinity, humidity, and seasonal sandstorms. So, a team
there will consider risk factors alongside identifying
alternatives for valued engineering.
To accomplish such engineering, you will need an
organized effort from a comprehensive team to
achieve a definitive goal of the project. It should
include value specialist, design team, cost estimates,
and construction manpower. Therefore, ‘value
engineering’ is a function of several standpoints
ranging from society, economics, and the environment.
Further, each of these viewpoints has a function of
time throughout the life cycle of the project. It even
becomes more complex when relating to its cost-
benefits, notably when trying to link investor
stakeholders to benefit stakeholders. Moreover,
structurally, the definition of value engineering
becomes more compound with a combination of
diverse parameters. Therefore, a brilliant way of
approaching it is to take a logical, reasonable, and
pursuable view of the value of particular stages of a
project life cycle by allocating the right value to the
right stakeholder at the right time.
nnecessary cost is not what is saved at the
Ubeginning of the project through value
engineering, but rather what is spent in excess
of the initial bid price to fix it later.” - John Murray
What are the essential goals of an engineering project?
Well, it should create high quality, reliable, and durable
products or services. But another question that
accompanies this is how we can make that process
more efficient? Misconceptions around this ‘efficiency’
part have given birth to the perception of cost-cutting
regarding value engineering. Hence, over the years, the
concept of value engineering has been symbolized as a
cost-cutting in capital expenditure. However, one must
understand that it is not about cost-cutting but also
about optimizing the design and identifying
alternatives, which results in a product being more
valuable to all the stakeholders. As different
engineering approaches need to align with the project,
thus the project’s goal needs to define the values. Also,
the value can mean different to different stakeholders,
influenced by their own concerns, and circumstances.
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8. eing one of the most profitable and popular college major, engineering and engineers
Bare included in mostly all technology-led industries, like medicine, transportation, and
energy. Upon completion of graduation in any of the engineering subjects, an
individual is introduced into a world of countless opportunities. Starting from civil
engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, consulting, technical writing,
banking, manufacturing and production, supply chain and logistics, almost all the industries
has something or the other tooffer. Keeping aside the fact that engineering is one of the most
respected and highly paid job profiles, a graduation in engineering opens doors for
professional advancement. The skills set instilled in an engineer opens doors to his or her
personal development and growth. They learn how to analyze, solve problems, working in a
team, working under high pressure, meeting deadlines and other skills needed in life as well.
However, in our issue, The 10 Best Institutes for Engineering in UAE 2019, we bring forth
few elite institutions offering a world-class engineering which nurtures individuals into
professionals, Taking into consideration that there is an increased demand of engineers in
UAE, we believe that this issue will give you a head start.
Featured on the cover is Rochester Institute of Technology, an institute that hones the skills of
aspiring engineers while nurturing them with all the future-needed skills. The other cherry
picked colleges by us include, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani - Dubai
Campus, University of Wollongong in Dubai, College of Engineering, Haward Technology,
Arabian Infotech Training Institute, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Abu Dhabi
University, and Ajman University of Science and Technology.
Also, while flipping make it a note to read the articles penned down by our in-house editors.
We believe that this issue of ours will give you a detailed insight about the educational
scenario in UAE and the emerging trends. T R
Engineering:
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12. The importance of technical education has risen to a
whole new level. The dynamic environment in
tech-enabled industries has paved the way for
technical expertise across different segments of technology.
It has been identified that there is a dire need of technical
experts in the field of STEM. Particularly, in the
engineering sector, engineers with good skill set are
required worldwide. Tomorrow’s engineers are expected to
have abstract and experimental learning with the ability to
ascertain certainty, handle ambiguity, formulate and solve
problems, work independently and in teams as well. Their
aim needs to be towards maintaining a balance between
correspondence of engineering science and engineering
practice. With the context of engineering education, the
emphasis should shift from course content to a more vivid
view and at-hand practical approach. The focus on the
development of human resources is paramount along with
vast educational experience. Such experiences can be
helpful if the individual courses are connected and
integrated with overall development spectrum. A vision for
st
the 21 century engineering education can be narrowed
down to developing in as much individualized manner as
possible.
Recently, it has been observed that there is a growing
consensus with respect to professional engineers’ need for
an integrative master’s degree. The universities are required
to offer more practice-oriented master’s programs
consisting of stronger connections to the industry. As one
independent report suggests, “Technical education is a
world of work that has become more interdisciplinary,
collaborative, and global, which requires that we produce
young people who are adaptable and flexible, as well as
technically proficient.” It would be an understatement to
say that the word ‘potential’ has never been
as lucid as it is today. Potential describes
capability, possibility, and opportunity –
all of which exist in abundance in this
era of knowledge and distributed intelligence. It just needs
to be cultivated and flourished in a distinctive form,
reaching anyone and everyone who seeks it.
There are only a few educational campuses that provide
such kind of vibrant and vivid ecosystem for learning and
producing resources, which benefit the society on a global
level. A certain conviction is required for serving in the
field of teaching and education to surpass the normality of
study and research. With a similar conviction to deliver
excellence in education, Rochester Institute of
Technology, Dubai, a satellite campus of Rochester
Institute of Technology – New York, USA, has emerged out
as the front runner in delivering quality education. This
highly technologically focused American University is
located in Dubai Silicon Oasis – Dubai, United Arab
Emirates. RIT Dubai was established in 2008 and is
accredited by both, the United States and the UAE Ministry
of Education-Higher Education Affairs.
Academic Opportunities
The university offers internationally recognized
undergraduate American degrees in Business, Engineering,
and Computing for bachelor’s as well as master’s programs.
Students can also study at RIT’s global campuses located in
New York, Croatia, China, and Kosovo. The university
provides them with the opportunity to earn relevant work
experience while studying through RIT’s nationally-unique
and equipped CO-OP program. A graduate from RIT Dubai
has benefits equivalent to graduates of RIT New York and
the graduates’ degrees come from the main campus at
Rochester, NY.
All business degrees at RIT University in Dubai are
accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business International (AACSB). Also, the
engineering degrees are accredited by the Accreditation

13. Board of Engineering and
Technology (ABET).
Additionally, RIT is
licensed by the Knowledge
and Human Development Authority
(KHDA) in the UAE. RIT Dubai offers
master’s degrees that caters to the future
needs of the UAE. It has recently developed
new master’s programs in Data Analytics
and City Science in collaboration with
Smart Dubai. RIT also provides diplomas in
Corporate Happiness and Innovation.
RIT Dubai is an educational partner of
Dubai Police, FAZAA, DAFZA, DEWA,
RTA, Dubai Government Workshop,
DGWorld, Smart Dubai, and Silicon Oasis
Authority. The university in Dubai
welcomes more than 70 nationalities on
campus and graduates of the institute are
currently working in leading organizations
like Siemens, OTIS, Carrier, General
Motors, Dubai Police, Fractal Systems,
Ministry of Defence, Musanada, Dubai
Health Authority, and Etisalat.
RIT Dubai’s Legacy: Imparting
Knowledge Vibrantly
“Cultures you are seeking don’t get created.
You need to plan and push for a collection
of certain habits in the environment that
establishes it,” says the Dr. Khalid Khawaja
Provost of RIT Dubai. At the university,
creation of proficient learning culture starts
with additional effort in hiring best faculty
and staff along with utmost qualifications
and right attitude. Retaining the good staff
We o er
market driven,
student-centered
programs
and initiatives
for personal
and professional
development
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14. RIT University in Dubai is led by Dr. Yousef Al Assaf.
Dr. Assaf acquired his Bachelor of Science’s degree in
Electrical Engineering from Sussex University, UK, in
1984 and his PhD from Oxford University in 1988. He
got his leadership training from Cornell University in
the US. Dr. Assaf was a founding member and
chairperson oftheindustrialengineeringdepartment
at the University of Jordan, where he also worked as
the outreach manager. He was also one of the
founding members of the electrical engineering and
computer engineering programs at American
University of Sharjah. Dr. Assaf was appointed as the
Dean of the College of Engineering (CEN) at
American University of Sharjah from 2005. Later, he
wasappointedasthePresidentofRITDubaiin2013.
He has led the institute with dedication. Advicing the
aspiring students and the prospective alumnus, Dr.
Assaf says, “I am confident that you will find your
experience at RIT Dubai enriching, exciting, and
productive through having access to leading faculty,
innovative degree programs, extensive resources, and
the latest learning technology. RIT Dubai students will
bewellpreparedtoenterintotheirchosenprofessions
tocompeteandleadintheglobalmarket.”
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

15. or team is necessary and for that, a trust system is
established with accountability that nurtures qualities
like proactive caring and helping. This is topped with
extra effort to bring in the required resources to invest
in education and research initiatives.
To continuously keep the students updated about the
progress and new discoveries in the engineering
disciplines, RIT Dubai takes some quintessential
steps. There is a multi-fold effort which starts from
day one. All engineering students at the university get
involved with discovery modules to explore the
basics of their discipline. Every student is prepared
for co-operative education (internship) and one must
complete blocks of these within certain time-frame.
The engineering programs are connected to the RIT
global campuses’ network with different
opportunities for interaction, connection, and
exchange. RIT Dubai’s engineering curriculum is
constantly supervised and is reviewed for updates and
upgrades. One of the prominent examples of it is the
Electrical Engineering program which has recently
added an energy alternative and is now under the
process of adding artificial intelligence and robotics
options. The Mechanical Engineering program has
also recently started aerospace option and is on the
track of adding an automotive option.
Opportunities and Exposures
RIT Dubai is a pioneer at developing talent for the
future and works closely with the industry partners to
ensure that the graduates’ skill-set meet the industry
needs. Increasing students’ employment opportunities
and career development is an important facet of the
student experience at the university.
The co-operative education program (CO- OP) is an
intensive internship experience, which varies from
4-12 months. CO-OP is a relevant work experience
and thorough immersion into industry-based
activities, which allow students to exercise their
classroom knowledge in a professional and practical
environment. As a result, students graduate with solid
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16. work experience of blending theoretical knowledge and
practical applications. Every student needs to complete the
12-week CO-OP (internship) course as preparation. The
course covers more than the traditional job searching tools;
it incorporates elements of continuous career development,
work ethics, and professional communication in an
experiential manner.
Besides the CO-OP program, RIT offers several
opportunities for students to interact and perform
networking activities with the recruiters or employers on
and beyond campus. Through interactive career sessions,
competitions, and traditional career fairs, students meet
renowned experts from the leading companies in the
industry, such as Google, Siemens, CISCO, KPMG,
Huawei, and General Motors. Some of the notable
employers at RIT Dubai are OTIS, Carrier, Aramex,
Emerson, Nestle, Smart4Power, Halliburton, Fractal
Systems, Total, Fujitsu, FedEx, and Emirates Airlines.
Outlook on Technological Advancement
Technology is ever-changing at a faster pace. Such
advancement is affecting both, the technical and
non-technical disciplines. Hence, the engineering sector is
under a lot of pressure to keep up with the dynamics.
Initially, practical skills and tools associated with this sector
should be seamlessly integrated into the technical delivery
mechanisms. Students nowadays require to graduate with
enough tools and technical know-how to secure their first
job or start their own business. Graduates are in no position
to rely on the companies to hire them with complete intent
of training them on all aspects of a tech-job. Secondly,
development of soft skills and attitude towards critical
thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurship in students
should be a priority and must be included as a part of the
program. Finally, while there is an inclination for specific
skills in specific areas, RIT Dubai always strives to
establish a strong foundation for any of the programs.
Notable Alumni
RIT Dubai is proud of its diverse alumni who excel in
various industries and change the future for the better with

17. their activities. One notable example is Ms. Mashal
Waqar, who has been listed on the Forbes 30 under 30
list in 2019. Mashal is the Co-founder and COO of
The Tempest (thetempest.co), an award-winning
digital media portal, covering topics of interest for
millennial women. Today, The Tempest has reached
over 10.3 million subscribers and spread across 90
countries. Mashal is a TedX speaker and she gave an
inspiring speech at the acclaimed Stanford MENA
Forum. She has been quoted and published in over
twenty national and international media outlets.
Currently, she is working on a scholarship fund that
will empower underprivileged female students
through undergraduate scholarships in STEM and
media fields. Mashal graduated in 2017 with
Computing Security Bachelor’s degree and well
illustrates the diversity and talent that RIT nurtures.
Sketching the Future Road map
RIT Dubai aspires to be an institute of choice for the
students in the engineering domain. For that, it is
building a new campus, for which it received the
funding of 200 million dirhams. The first phase of this
new establishment will be completed by 2020. It is
designed to be a working lab with defined themes that
make it Smart, Sustainable, Connected, and
Innovative. Also, there will be the opening of an
innovation hub, for public and private industries to
use, for creating and developing solutions to problems
in an innovative way.
Currently, RIT Dubai is also involved in building the
smart city accelerator with Dubai Silicon Oasis. It’s in
collaboration with DU, Orange, Visa, Smart Dubai,
Dubai Silicon Oasis and Chamber of Commerce. The
idea behind this accelerator is for students to be the
members of the accelerator and provide support to
new technical solutions from all over the globe. T R

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21. Throughout history, humankind has
constantly striven to improve their lives.
With our unquenchable thirst, our
endless curiosity, and our desire for perfection
has led us today where we are.
With so many disadvantages physiologically
we’ve striven to make our lives better with our
guts, faith, and endless imagination. We’ve
played different roles throughout the course of
time, but there’s no match for the contribution
of engineers which has made this world truly
livable.
We are constantly evolving and are equipping
ourselves with better technology. But
Engineering institutions across the globe are not
falling behind either. Conventional ways of
training engineering students are found to be
less effective. Hence, to combat such difficulties
new ways of training are being introduced to our
world sculptures. Each year institutions are
attempting to make their classrooms a better
place for their students.
Let’s look at the emerging trends that are
currently changing the face of education in the
discipline of Engineering:
Industry-oriented curriculum
As the industry is changing rapidly, engineering
institutes are having a hard time to keep their
students updated. To combat the unavailability
of newfangled content, engineering institutions
have made an attempt to tie-up with relevant
organizations and introduce industry-specific
curriculum. This curriculum allows students to
have exposure about real-world problems and
what attempts are being made to address those
problems effectively.
This exposure ignites curiosity in students’
minds and influences them to delve into the core
of the subject. The collaboration between
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22. educational institutions and enterprises has given rise to
various events such as Industry Partner summit where
industry experts and professors come together to discuss
cutting-edge technology, innovation, emerging tools and
trends in engineering. Such summits open the gateway for
discoveries for both students and professionals and help our
society to thrive with breakthrough technology.
E-learning
E-learning is the buzzword that has been thrown around
lately. After its first introduction, there were many
speculations that it won’t last long, or such a platform
would decrease the significance of teachers and instructors,
would be expensive, unsustainable and non-collaborative.
Breaking through such barriers, E-learning software has
stood out as a new way of learning.
Learning from textbooks isn’t for everyone and for
engineers it poses a great challenge to understand the
intricacies while learning concepts that are hard to fathom.
As the human brain is more stimulated by images than plain
text, many engineering institutions have already started to
incorporate E-learning in their daily curriculum. There are
also adaptive software programs that provide information
about the latest scientific discoveries and the new
advancements that are being unraveled. Since its
introduction, many engineering students have inculcated a
spark to research on new topics, develop interesting things
and make products that will benefit the society.
Hands-on training in labs
E-learning is a platform where the engineering students
understand the subject of study. To extend the ability of
learning deeply and engagingly, students need to actually
apply what they’ve learned in theory. Instilling these
concepts in platforms such as 3D simulation environment is
exemplary. This way of training the students have
essentially forged them to be industry-ready and made them
critical thinkers in terms of solving complex problems.
Use of such technologies allows educators to better
understand the ideas of their students and assist them to
reach the ultimate solutions they are striving to achieve.
These training labs and the emerging educational
Augmented Reality(AR) apps will allow the students to
continue their learning in diverse environments according
to their flexibility.
Learning about Soft Skills
There is no denying that technical knowledge is a vital part
of being an engineer. Technical knowledge lays the
foundation for students to perform their duties at the
workplace. But, often there are times when only having
technical skills is not enough. To collaborate with one
another in the workplace, employees need to develop strong
work ethics, being effective communicators, attitude of
being team players and so much more. These shortcomings
of soft skills have impacted organizations’ overall work
environment. To remove such hassles and make the
graduates workplace-ready, there is great emphasis being
implied on to interpersonal skills.
Engineering institutions around the world are actively
creating curriculum which involves activities such as public
speaking, professional writing, building students
organizations and clubs etc, These involvements in
extracurricular activities fosters students’ leadership
qualities, make them self-aware about the advantages of
being a team player, develop effective communication skills
to resolve conflicts and pave the path for them to succeed in
the professional world.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The ultimate goal of any Engineering educational
organization in its essence, is to make its graduates ready
for real-world challenges. As the industries are evolving
continuously they are inevitably facing challenges to have
minds who will take-on risky challenges, embracing the
constant uncertainty and having strategies that will survive
in tough times.
Holding events such as tech summits, bring students closer
to innovation, industrial visits of esteemed organization and
association can create opportunities for students. Various
competitions organized in institutions ignite students’ minds
and serves them to take on different roles while managing,
creating, innovating products. This excitement within
students builds a strong foundation and the inception of
their entrepreneurial journey.
Engineering institutions have seen a massive
transformation. Continuously evolving and adapting to
changes, is the way for engineers to develop essential skills
and make our world, truly a better place to live. T R
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24. BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLO
Home to Futu
BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus is
among the top and pioneering
institutions in Dubai, and
successfully serving the student
community from UAE, GCC
Countries, India, and other countries
since the year 2000. It is a campus of
BITS Pilani that offers Bachelor’s,
Master’s and Doctoral programmes in
Engineering and Technology.
Dedicated to the field of engineering
education, it is one of the largest
educational institutions in Dubai
International Academic City (DIAC).
The institute has achieved great
prominence among the region’s
educational institutions by adapting
itself to the diverse milieu, the use of
technology and modern facilities.
With the long history of establishment
from 1964, the parent institute of the
Dubai campus, Birla Institute of
Technology and Science at Pilani
(BITS, Pilani), is the top private
technological Indian Institution, at
Pilani, Rajasthan, declared as a deemed
university. The founder of BITS Pilani
is the greatest visionary Late Mr. G.D.
Birla. The institute offers degrees at all
levels in Engineering, Sciences,
Management, and Pharmacy,
accredited with Grade A by the
National Accreditation and Assessment
Council (NAAC), India, in recognition
of its excellent quality profile.
Aspiring to provide best-in-class
higher education facility for a greater
number of promising students in
science and technology, under the
patronage of Dr. K.K Birla, BITS
Pilani extended its campuses
geographically; BITS Pilani
Hyderabad campus in 2008, BITS
Pilani Goa campus in 2004 and BITS
Pilani Dubai in 2000. After his demise
in 2008, Dr. Kumar Mangalam Birla
took over as the Chancellor and Smt.
Shobhana Bhartia as the
Pro-Chancellor. Under the leadership
of a young and dynamic Chancellor,
BITS is taking steps to scale greater
heights. Dr. Souvik Bhattacharyya is
the Vice Chancellor of the Institute.
Edifice of the Institute
BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus is a
leading-edge smart centre of education
with a highly impressive campus
consisting of multiple academic
blocks, separate hostels for men and
women, very good sports facility,
around more than 30 modern scientific
and engineering laboratories, smart
classrooms, etc. It also has a Cisco
Telepresence Conference Room and
Classroom which has the state-of-the-
art high-definition video conferencing
facilities encompassing large multi
screen displays and high-fidelity
multichannel. A Creative Lab has been
set up for encouraging students to
realize their innovative ideas with a
24x7 working opportunity. Along with
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ture-Leaders
the infrastructural benefits, BITS
Pilani, Dubai Campus offers the
knowledge, skills and instructional
expertize of the faculty and
professionals from other universities
and industries across the globe.
Follower of the Footsteps
The institute’s policy was dedicated to
educate and train students for the
economic development of themselves,
their family and society. It takes special
care to prepare its students according
to the needs of the professional world
waiting outside of the campus for
them. Their mission is carried forward
by the most charismatic and
renaissance personality, Director of
the institute, Dr. Ranendra N. Saha.
He has a rich experience of over38
years in teaching, research and
administration. He has profound
experience in the field of Pharmacy
especially in Pharmaceutics, novel
drug delivery systems, and
Pharmacokinetics. Dr. Saha has
worked for 33 years (28 years in India;
five in the UAE) in BITS Pilani, as the
Director, Dean of Faculty, Dean of
Educational Development Division,
Deputy Director (Administration) of
BITS Pilani, Deputy Director
(Research and Educational
Development) of BITS Pilani
(university). He has been driving
research agendas for all 4 campuses of
BITS Pilani and contributed
impressively to the growth of the
institute.
The contributions of Dr. Saha in
teaching and research have earned him
the Shri B. K. Birla and Shrimati
Sarala Birla Chair Professorship at
BITS Pilani in 2011. He has been
honoured with several awards for his
vast contributions in the field of
technologies and pharmacy including,
“Pharmacy Professional of the Year
2013” given by Indian Association of
Pharmaceutical Scientists and
Technologists and “The Best
Pharmacy Teacher Award” for the
year 2005, by Association of
Pharmaceutical Teachers of India
(APTI).
He also visited the USA, UK, Canada,
Sweden, Syria, Nepal and other
countries on several occasions on
invitation from universities and
associations to deliver lectures and
organized several national and
international conferences. He is in the
advisory board and selection
committee of a number of universities
in India and abroad. Due to his
contribution in accordance with the
institute’s mission, the ‘BITSians’ are
now successful entrepreneurs,
administrators or government officers.
The Course Directory
BITS Pilani started off with a
collaboration with the Massachusetts
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26. Institute of Technology (MIT) during its formative years to help create a well-rounded curriculum. Various programmes are
offered by BITS Pilani, Dubai in Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programmes in Engineering and Technology.
Bachelor’s Degree Programmes:
B.E. in Biotechnology
B.E. in Chemical Engineering
B.E. in Civil Engineering
B.E. in Computer Science
B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
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27. Master’s Degree Programmes:
M.E. in Design Engineering
M.E. in Electrical with specialization in Power Electronics
and Drives.
M.E. in Microelectronics
M.E. in Software Systems
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Doctoral Programmes: Ph.D. in various engineering and
allied disciplines.
Augmenting the Learning Aspects
BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus also believe in creating a
proficient learning culture and environment for the students.
As today’s technology is prevalent and changing at a very
fast pace, it is important that universities stay at par with
this changing technology and help students stay at pace
with the increasingly changing world. According to BITS,
simulations often precede the implementation of
engineering solutions to minimize rework. Additionally, the
institute also emphasizes upon the non-technical skills, such
as critical thinking and problem solving, collaboration and
team work, leadership and communication skills.
Technology is integrated into the curriculum by BITS
through continuous interaction with leading industry
personnel, open-ended project courses, assignments, lab
work, and even capstone projects both in terms of design
and presentations.
Spectrum of Career Opportunities
BITS Pilani is a pioneer in the field of university-industry
linkage and its bold and radical innovation in this regard
has no parallel. Students enrolled at BITS Pilani have a
unique advantage of undergoing a 7½ month Internship
programme (Practice School) in companies, as a part of the
school curriculum. This provides a great opportunity to
them to get hands-on experience and real life professional
exposure, helping them in a smooth transition from the
classroom environment to the professional world. The
institute has linkages with nearly 400 reputed industries in
the UAE and India to offer an internship to the students.
Besides, the students are also provided hands-on
employability skills workshops and training to enhance
their technical know-how further, which makes them
industry-ready.
BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus generates over 150 job
opportunities for its engineering graduates every year
through extensive placement drives. The repeated visits of
several organizations to BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus to
recruit students is an indication of the superior quality of
the education and incorporation of valuable skills in the
students.
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The Epitome of Success
BITS Pilani was recently granted the status of “Institute of
Eminence” by Government of India, being one among the
only two existing private universities selected for this
recognition. It is also ranked globally among the top 100
universities in the QS University Rankings BRICS 2019 and
the top 200 universities in the QS University Rankings Asia
2019.
The institute has student chapters of international
professional bodies such as IEEE, ASME, ACM, SAE,
ASHRAE, DotNet and LUG, etc. The IEEE Student Branch
at the campus has been recognized as the largest Student
Branch of IEEE in the UAE. A testimony of excellent
co-curricular activities is the creation of highly successful
robotics teams IFOR and IORTA and automotive research
teams Gear Shifters and Formula 6 Racing by the students,
who have won awards competing internationally.
Conquerors around the Globe
Alumni from UAE campus have done exceptionally well in
all spheres of life. Other than being the successful
entrepreneurs, currently, they are holding leading positions
in diverse fields in UAE and across the world with more
than 1000 leading companies such as Microsoft, Sony
Ericsson, Oracle, Siemens, L & T, Maersk, Petrofac,
Honeywell, ABB, Emirates Airlines, Tata Consultancy,
Schlumberger and others. Many graduates from BITS
Pilani, Dubai Campus have been successful in securing
admission in more than 75 globally prestigious universities
such as Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Cornell, Columbia, Johns
Hopkins, Carnegie Mellon in the USA; the University of
Toronto, Canada; University of Manchester, the UK;
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; and many
others for higher studies and doctoral programmes.
Expanding their Horizon
In terms of expansion of syllabi, the Senate of BITS Pilani
has recently approved two new graduate programs
Sanitation Science, Technology and Management and
Liberal Studies. These programmes are already introduced
in Indian campuses and will soon be introduced in UAE
after obtaining approvals from local authorities.
The institute has started offering “Minor Programmes” as
an option for meritorious undergraduate students to
supplement their learning and to recognize and certify their
additional knowledge outside their major area. They also
offer the following minor programme in Dubai Campus:
Finance, Materials Science and Engineering, and Data
Science, which will be of great relevance to UAE.
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY
Building the Future on a Foundation of Excellence
The United Arab Emirates
University’s The College of
Engineering (COE) is
differentiated by its wealthy tradition,
dedication to heritage and
innovation, and a strong ambition to
attain excellence in teaching,
research, and services. Commencing
the journey in 1980, the college has
continued to develop and thrived to
become one of the region’s few most
extensive academic and research-
intensive engineering colleges. The
College aspires to reach the global
level among the well-known and
top-ranked Engineering Colleges. It
continues to improve its current
programs and introduces new ones to
meet the market demand such as
Aerospace Engineering and new
Master programs.
The Engineering Departments
The University itself was set up in
1976 and is accredited by the
Ministry of Higher Education and
operates as an independent federal
entity. The College began in 1980
with only two academic departments
i.e. Department of Civil Engineering
and the Department of Chemical and
Petroleum Engineering. Later in
1981, three more departments were
added; Department of Architectural
Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
and Mechanical Engineering. And
currently, the College offers seven
undergraduate programs at the B.Sc.
level, namely the B.Sc. in
Architectural Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Chemical
Engineering, Communications
Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, and Petroleum
Engineering. The College also offers
a Ph.D. program and eight master
programs, six in the main
disciplinary areas, and two programs
in the interdisciplinary areas of Water
Resources and Engineering
Management. All these programs
have ABET accreditation since 1998
and all courses offered in the College
meets the Ministry of Education and
international standards.
The state-of-the-art UAEU campus
accompanies the above-mentioned
robust curriculum. It consists of
excellent classrooms, library,
dormitories, academic, and office
space. Both male and female sides
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knowledge through quality and innovative research in
areas strategic to the nation”
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manage the academic and administrative affairs of an
academic department. The department council develop
the plans for the department in the areas of education,
scientific research, and community service, consistency
with the College Strategic and Action Plans. It also sets the
general systems governing all functions of the department
and supervises the implementation of the plans of the
department. The Department chairperson leads and
coordinates all departmental activities and handles the
execution of policies and decisions made by the University
administration, College, and Departments’ Councils.
have sports facilities, dining,
mosques, meeting spaces, shops, and
adequate space for relevant student
life activities. The college’s
laboratories are managed and
supervised by lab engineers and
technicians. The responsible
Departments assign a faculty
supervisor to each lab, who handles
the safety rules and preparing any lab
material or equipment requirements
for proper lab operations.
Departments in each College have an
annual operating budget for the labs
that covers materials, components,
and maintenance work.
These new facilities positions serve
UAEU as a top-class provider of
engineering programs. It has greatly
enhanced the teaching, learning, and
research environment for students
through smart classroom
technologies and curriculum material
readily available through the
Blackboard course hosting portal.
The College programs integrate
industry-standard engineering
software for analysis and design such
as LabView, Autocad, HYSYS,
Fluent, ABACUS, ANSYS, etc. and
through partnerships with industry,
students get to use specialized
industry packages in their designs
and research projects. These tools
combined with educational pedagogy
emphasizes interactive teaching and
learning, project-based learning,
communication, and team skills.
These methodologies have
significantly enhanced the
educational experience for UAEU
Engineering students.
Built for the Students
The effectiveness of the College of
Engineering is in designing and
delivering quality academic
programs, which has been greatly
facilitated by the partnerships forged
within the public and private sectors
throughout the UAE. Bachelor
students conduct their internship
training at over 200 firms and
organizations throughout the UAE
and internationally, and industry
representatives regularly provide
informative seminars to students.
Both representatives from the
industry and college alumni supply
valuable feedback to the Engineering
departments to ensure the curricula is
updated to meet the industry’s needs
and the requirements of accrediting
bodies.
The College’s Alumni speaks for its
reputation. Currently, they hold high
rank positions in government or
private organizations in the country.
Moreover, several undergraduates
have pursued their graduate studies
either in UAE or abroad. And, most
of them are holding key positions in
academia or in the industry.
Faculty that Facilitate Proficient
Learning
The College is very much upfronted
when it comes to trained and highly
educated educators. Its faculty
members are continually developing
and improving course content and
distribution techniques. Students are
encouraged to use and are taught on
up-to-date software and even
embrace improved teaching
technology in the delivery of lessons.
Scholars are involved in science field
visits and hands-on coaching
sessions. Further, the faculty also
create their learning pedagogy by
engaging in and joining learning
courses, training courses, seminars,
and meetings.
The College guarantees that class
sizes stay low to generate a stronger
relationship between the teacher and
the learners. Additionally, each
student has an Academic Advisor
appointed when he/she first enters the
program. The advisors help students
throughout their college education
trip.
COE has a devoted consultative
department to help learners with their
About the Department Council
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academic matters. In addition, the
college generates possibilities and
promotes learners to take part in
research activities. It also promotes
the involvement of learners in
extra-curricular activities such as
sport, contest, meeting, seminar, and
other events.
Career Opportunities and
Exposure
Students spend a complete semester
in industrial practice (i.e. internship)
either in the UAE or overseas as a
part of their degree obligation.
Students are subjected to real-life
work experience and methods during
the course of instruction. They have
the opportunity to connect the
understanding obtained in separate
lessons with actual engineering
duties and issues. Students acquire
knowledge operating in a squad,
solving problems, and operating
under real-life circumstances.
College of Engineering holds a
career fair where learners display
their initiatives and businesses have
the chance to hire graduate students.
Furthermore, under the guidance of
faculty representatives, learners have
the chance to work on study
initiatives. Engineering graduates
have countless possibilities to work
in state or private sector
organizations.
Future Lookout
With the assistance of university
administration, the Departments at
the College of Engineering are
continually working on upgrading
laboratory facilities and capacities
with up-to-date machinery to enrich
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the department’s education and study.
The departments are continually
monitoring curriculum and syllabi
enhancement through periodic
evaluation and accreditation at
domestic (CAA) and global (ABET)
level. The College is currently
involved in the preparation of several
fresh master programs in line with
the key fields of the nation.
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e Creators of Sculptures of World
Engineers have played an
important role throughout the
course of time. They have
defined generations by making
possibilities out of impossibles besides
helping us to breakdown
misconception made prevalent by our
predecessors. In doing so, they have
helped form our views and visions
besides turning our dreams into reality.
Such era-defining people can only be
moulded in schools which while
nurturing the minds of the young,
encourage learning, innovation and
collaboration. One such place which
has always upheld values and has
continuously stimulated in students,
the spirit of innovation, creativity, and
practical learning while helping them
bring their ideas to life is the
University of Wollongong in Dubai
(UOWD).
UOWD was established in 1993 by the
University of Wollongong Australia.
One of Dubai’s oldest privately funded
accredited universities, it is today
regarded as one among the best and
most respected educational institutions
with a lineage in excellence and
unparalleled student experience which
besides giving students their attributes,
also guarantees its graduates
meaningful employability. It’s for these
reasons that UOWD is held in high
esteem by its students, alumni, the
business community and even the
public at large.
It is located in the heart of Dubai in
Dubai Knowledge Park, a thriving
centre for education and training.
Here, it has its own specialized labs for
security engineering, game
development, and databases to support
its progressive, skill-based curriculum.
Students of this university have the
privilege of conducting research which
helps build skills that make them
workplace-ready.
Vision and Mission
The presence of UOWD, a leading
Australian university known for its
quality higher education and research
programs, shall enhance the capacity of
the UAE to achieve its goals with the
backing of education and all that it
entails. Empowering a technology-
enriched learning experience backed
by research and a thorough knowledge
of the needs of industry, it is focussed
on promoting innovation and
developing an educated and
empowered community. It aspires to be
known as a premium and distinguished
university in the UAE with its roots in
Australia that excels in teaching,
research and industry engagement
meant to transform people’s lives.
As an international teaching and
research institution offering
high-grade, quality driven learning
programs, the University is
committed to:
l making a significant contribution
to UAE’s educational and
professional learning;
l enabling the creation of a pool of
high calibre undergraduate and
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burning desire to pursue their
educational goals while also
helping them determine the
direction of their lives, and
contribute significantly to the
students’ professional, community,
and social identity;
l providing an international learning
experience which enables students
to appreciate cultural diversity;
l recruiting academic and
administrative staff of the highest
quality who remain committed to
integrating the needs of students
for high-quality education at all
times,
l promoting innovation and creating
an environment of continuous
improvement.
Dynamic curriculum
UOWD’s continuous strive to provide
its students world-class education is
evident from the high ranking industry
affords to its graduates. With over
3,600 students and an alumni network
exceeding 11000, UOWD has built an
enviable reputation for quality,
integrity, research and innovation with
programs that are contemporary and
industry-related which emphasize on
creativity, critical thinking, problem
solving and developing new and
unique skill sets.
Engineering programs and other
notables of UOWD are aligned with
national priorities yet are tailored to
meet the demands of a global
employment market. With the support
of industry experts, it integrates real-
world practices with existing theories
thus ensuring its students are equipped
to address complex business problems
right from the word GO! With most of
its faculties being research-active,
UOWD supports their effort to
encourage students by funding research
grants for research assistance.
UOWD’s Bachelor of Engineering
program thus prepares students for
successful careers in industry,
particularly the sectors dealing with
infrastructures, energy, information
technology and telecommunication.
UOWD ensures its students gain
beyond mere program-based
knowledge and skills to include
inter-program and industry-based
collaborations. To this end, students of
computer science and information
technology (CS & IT) have
collaborated with engineering students
on projects dealing with “suitable
wearable systems” and undergraduates
(UG) are said to have interacted with
post graduates (PG) on a recent
research program on BlockChain.
Other notables include UGs
participating in industry-based
IEEE/ACM research conferences on
healthcare which has helped students
gain from interactions with industry
experts.
It has always given priority to learning
which combines theoretical knowledge
with practical experience. This is
brought about through a dynamic
curriculum which includes a rich
bouquet of electives under every topic.
Students additionally, are made to go
through real-life situations by spending
12 weeks within an industry which
gives them (more so those pursuing
engineering), invaluable experience of
linking theoretical knowledge with
real-world situations. Such interactions
also give students the opportunity to
display their knowledge and skills
which if considered exemplary, could
turn an internship into future
employment in the same organization.
Esteemed Faculties
UOWD’s faculty members have played
a prominent role in the journey of its
establishment and growth. Consisting
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around the world, they bring with them
extensive teaching, research and
industry experience. Their presence is
aimed at mentoring promising talent
and producing outstanding research
with outcomes that will benefit the
community on a regional and
international level. UOW, Australia is a
member of the Group of Eight (Go8)
Deans of Engineering and Associates.
This is in recognition of its having one
of Australia’s best engineering teaching
faculty who besides having created a
reputation for themselves, contribute
regularly to international research
discussions on the developments and
directions of their respective fields.
This gives students here the
opportunity to engage in real world
case studies and research topics
enabling them to excel in their careers
as also help them with higher studies
where they so want to.
The staff of this university teach with
the philosophy that students ought to
apply theoretical knowledge to real-life
situations thus ensuring the outcome
helps them learn better. With the
faculty being of engineers, computer
scientists and information
technologists, students benefit the most
by developing their capability to
investigate and create smart systems
that can solve society’s challenges
among others, with respect to new
energy resources, smart health systems
and prosthesis, extended water supply
and resources, and establishing smart
cities infrastructure which reflects
sustainability trends.
Future Prospect
The faculty at UOWD has ambitious
plans including expansion for both UG
and PG programs in Engineering. A
new PhD programs in Engineering,
Computer Science and IT is also on the
anvil. Currently plans are afoot to
introduce programs such as the Master
Programs in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Advanced Computing for
Professional.
In 2020, UOWD will be moving into its brand new, state-of-the-art and purpose
built 200,000 sq ft campus in Dubai Knowledge Park. This innovative campus
backed by an avant-garde architectural design will be able to enrich the
University’s teaching approach with flexible, technology-driven systems that shall
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