Overview

The Software Engineering - Big Data Analytics BSc program from Abu Dhabi University will provide you with the skills to design systems, components, and processes to meet desired needs within economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability constraints.

You will study courses in software maintenance and evolution, software requirements and specification, software design and architecture, software testing and quality assurance, web design, software engineering, object-orientated design patterns, operating systems, and system and networks administration.

Career opportunities

Software engineering is one of the most in-demand and fastest-growing occupational fields in the MENA region. A software engineering degree provides not only technical IT skills but also a variety of transferable skills valuable for many job roles, including:

Software Engineering
Applications Developer
Database Manager and Administrator
Game Developer
Multimedia Programmer
Web Developer
Web Designer
Software Tester
Application Analyst
IT Consultant
IT Technical Support Officer
Senior System Analyst and Developer
System Integrator

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Communications and Networks

Software Design and Architecture

Web Design

Operating systems

Software Maintenance and Evolution

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-02-19 00:00:00

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Abu Dhabi University accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year, with intakes in the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.

Language

English

IELTS

5

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

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Credits

135 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data Software Engineering View 8 other Bachelors in Data Science & Big Data 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

IELTS

5

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application
Copy of a valid passport (and residence visa if resident in the UAE)
Original equivalency letter issued by the UAE Ministry of Education for a foreign curriculum
Certified copy of official general secondary or high school certificate (or its equivalent)
Passport-sized photo with white background
A police clearance certificate ssued by any of the police departments located throughout the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
An official score report of Academic IELTS band (5.0), English EmSat (1100), TOEFL IBT (61), or CBT 173 or ITP 500 (ITP taken at AmidEast Institute only), Cambridge (154-161), IESOL/SESOL (B1/B2), Pearson PTE (36-41).
Proof of Grade 12/Year 13 completion is required for students applying with IGCSE/GCSE subjects.
Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the high school where the student successfully completed Grade 12/Year 13.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

63787 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1890 AED per credit during 48 months.
National

63787 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1890 AED per credit during 48 months.

Al Ain Campus - 1515 AED

Living costs for Abu Dhabi

5000 - 8600 AED /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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