B.E.
Architectural & Urban Engineering
Offered at: Dubai
Shape Sustainable Cities with Design, Technology & Engineering
The B.E. with specialisation in Architectural and Urban Engineering at BITS Pilani amalgamates architectural creativity with engineering precision. The curriculum is designed around a strong core in architecture that emphasises four significant themes- Urban Engineering & Smart Infrastructure, Computation & Digital Design, Sustainability & Environment and Project Management & Finance. This will align directly with the increasing demand for sustainable and intelligent urban development globally. The four year course engages students in architecture design studios, structural and civil engineering fundamentals and electives such as green building and energy conservation, urban planning, environmental impact assessment, smart infrastructure and more. Graduates are prepared to work as architects, urban planners, sustainable design consultants, infrastructure as well as façade engineers.
Design a Degree That Works for You
At BITS Pilani, your academic path is not Linear.It allow u to customise your learning path
according to your aspirations, goals and interest
The structure of degree programmes and academic regulations also provides certain other flexibilities like choice of electives, number of electives, repetition of courses, departure from normal pace, withdrawal from or substitution of course(s), etc.
Students interested in exploring courses beyond the scope of their curriculum can opt to audit them. This option is for casual learners who are not enrolled in a degree programme. Courses such as Foreign Languages and Music are offered in addition to the core degree programmes. Students may take these courses on an audit basis, subject to the payment of additional fees.
High-performing students may transfer to:
Higher Degree or Ph.D. programmes
Between Ph.D. and Higher Degree levels (based on academic standing). This flexibility supports seamless progression for research-driven students.
One of the most popular flexibilities offered by our educational structure is the dual degree scheme, under which students concurrently work towards completing two integrated first degrees within a reasonable timeframe. All students admitted to Group B programmes are also eligible to work under this scheme for one of the Group A programmes. Assignments to programmes are made based on individual performance during the first year.
In the assignment of dual degrees, first priority is given to students in Group B seeking a second degree under this scheme from among the programmes in Group A. After fully satisfying the known needs of the first priority, a second operation is done to consider the other priority, namely, students in any group seeking a second degree from amongst the programmes in another group. While it would be academically and procedurally acceptable for a student admitted to Group A or B programmes to seek a second degree in Group C in the dual degree scheme, the reverse process is not normally possible. However, a student admitted to Group C will be eligible to compete for a dual degree in any degree in Group C, or any degree in Group B or MMS, but only in Group A.
Practice School
The Original Experiential Learning Model
The Practice School Programme is a hallmark of BITS Pilani’s experiential learning approach. It provides students with an opportunity to practice what they have learnt in global organisations under the supervision of a mentor. Students work on cutting-edge technologies and have the option to practice in their discipline of study or cross-disciplinary areas. In addition to providing students with an opportunity to play roles that require multifunctional skills, this flagship programme also offers many students the chance to secure a PPO.
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Practice School-I
Practice School I is an eight-week course conducted during the summer term after the second year of study. Students are stationed in an organisation during this programme, and after a comprehensive orientation, students largely learn through observation and work on group projects, under the guidance and mentorship of industry experts and a faculty member from BITS. This not only serves as a first exposure for students to the corporate world but also helps nurture their personality traits, communication, and presentation skills.
Practice School-II
Practice School-II offered in the final year of study is a TWENTY-TWO-week full-time program. First-degree students in their final year of study can register for this program either during the first semester or the second semester, and Dual-Degree students can register for a double-semester PS-II program. For higher degree students, the course is titled Practice School, and such students can register for it in their final semester of study.
Practice School Process
Practice School I is an eight-week course conducted during the summer term after the second year of study. Students are stationed in an organisation during this programme, and after a comprehensive orientation, students largely learn through observation and work on group projects, under the guidance and mentorship of industry experts and a faculty member from BITS. This not only serves as a first exposure for students to the corporate world but also helps nurture their personality traits, communication, and presentation skills.
Programme Structure
Focus: Building strong fundamentals in basic sciences, mathematics, computing, and engineering through theory, laboratory practice, and technical skill development.
Courses:
- Biology Laboratory
- General Biology
- Chemistry Laboratory
- General Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics Laboratory
- Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves
- Engineering Graphics
- Mathematics II
- Workshop Practice
- Computer Programming
- Electrical Sciences
- Technical Report Writing
- Probability and Statistics
- Thermodynamics
Focus: Developing strong foundations in civil engineering materials, structural and fluid mechanics, construction principles, economics, and design thinking, supported by humanities and environmental studies.
Courses:
- Mathematics III
- Humanities Electives
- Basic Design for Visualization
- Civil Engineering Materials
- Structural Mechanics
- Fluid Mechanics and Applications
- Principles of Economics or Principles of Management
- Humanities Electives
- Architectural Design Studio I
- Building Construction & Technology
- Construction Economics
- Environmental Studies
Focus: Strengthening design capability and structural understanding through advanced architectural studios, reinforced concrete and steel design, geotechnical systems, urban planning, and research-oriented learning.
Courses:
- Open / Humanities Electives
- Architectural Design Studio II
- Geotechnical Design
- Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures
- Highway Planning, Analysis and Design
- Discipline Electives
- Urban Planning and Sustainable Communities
- Building Acoustics and Lighting Design
- Design of Steel Structures
- Directed Research in Architecture – I
- Discipline Electives
Focus: Bringing together design, research and professional experience through advanced electives and a culminating thesis or immersive industry exposure.
Courses:
- Open Electives
- Directed Research in Architecture – II
- Practice School–II / Thesis or Thesis and Electives
Innovative Laboratories Turning Urban Concepts into Tangible Design
Learn From Faculty at the
Forefront of Chemical Engineering
Dr. Akshay Venkateshwaran
Assistant Professor,
Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering
Dr. Brij Kishor Pandey
Assistant Professor,
Head of Department,
Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering
Dr. Deepthi Mary Dilip
Assistant Professor,
Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering