Overview

This programme is also accredited by the British Computer Society (for 5 years, valid until August 2028). During the Computer Science and Software Engineering (Hons) course delivered at the University of Birmingham Dubai , you’ll learn technical skills for building large software systems vital to our world. Develop your management and teamwork skills too and you’ll be ready for an exciting career.

Key Facts:

The MEng is a full-time, four-year course featuring lectures, labs, and tutorials. Academic support is available throughout your degree. The course structure includes hands-on learning and comprehensive academic guidance. You will spend the first three years in Dubai and the final year in Birmingham.

From programming and AI to security and machine learning, you’ll develop key knowledge and be able to specialise in advanced areas. You could become a software engineer working on systems used for things like satellite communications, healthcare and the internet.

As ‘smart’ tech rapidly evolves, you will have a huge range of opportunities in projects across many industries. Begin your studies at our new, technology enhanced ‘smart’ campus then enjoy a global experience at our Birmingham campus for your final year.

You’ll immerse yourself in a research project and with our links to industry, build a network for your future as a software engineer.

Graduate with the same University of Birmingham degree as UK based students

Accredited degree (UAE Ministry of Education and British Computer Society)

Research-led teaching so you learn about the latest developments

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Structure & Algorithms

Object Oriented Programming

Theories of Computation

Computer Systems and Professional Practice

Databases and Web Programming

Functional Programming

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Software Engineering Artificial Intelligence View 57 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

A Level

A*AA - AAB including A Level Mathematics grade A. If you are taking any reformed A levels, which include Biology, Chemistry and Physics taught from 2015, you must pass the practical element. General Studies or Critical Thinking not accepted.

IB

7,6,6 - 6,6,5 at Higher Level to include 6 in Mathematics with a minimum of 32 points overall.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

156718 AED / year

≈ 156718 AED / year
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Citizens or residents

156718 AED / year

≈ 156718 AED / year

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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