Programs & Courses

B.E. Civil Engineering Programme

The semester-wise pattern for students admitted to integrated first degree, B.E. Civil Programme are as follows:

Year	First Semester	Second Semester
First Year	Biology laboratory General Biology Chemistry Laboratory General Chemistry Mathematics I Physics Laboratory Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves Engineering Graphics	Mathematics II Workshop Practice Computer Programming Electrical Sciences Technical Report Writing Probability and Statistics Thermodynamics
Second Year	Mathematics lll Humanities Electives Mechanics of Solids Fluid Mechanics Surveying Civil Engineering Materials	Principles of Economics or Principles of Management Humanities Electives Analysis of Structures Construction Planning & Technology Soil Mechanics Highway Engineering Environmental Studies
Third Year	Open/Humanities Electives Design of reinforced Concrete Structures Hydraulic Engineering Foundation Engineering Discipline Electives	Open/Humanities Electives Water & Waste Water Treatment Engineering Hydrology Design of Steel Structures Discipline Electives
Fourth Year	Open Electives	Practice School – II or Thesis or Thesis and Electives

List of Discipline Elective Courses:

Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Civil Engg.
Computer Applications in Civil Engineering
Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Green Buildings and Energy Conservation
Airport, Railways and Waterways
Computational Geomechanics
Operation Research for Engineers
Disaster Management
Advanced Structural Design
Design of Prestressed Concrete Structure
Multicriterion Decision Making in Engg. and Management
Computer Applications in Civil Engineering
Geotechnical Earthquake Engg. and Machine Foundation
Introduction to Bridge Engineering
Analysis and Design of FRP Reinforced Concrete Structures
Urban Hydrology
Geosynthetics and Reinforced Soil Structure
System Modeling and Analysis
Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction
Numerical Analysis
Design of Foundation Systems

B.E. Architectural & Urban Engineering

The semester-wise pattern for students admitted to integrated first degree, B.E. Architectural & Urban Engineering programme are as follows:

Year	First Semester	Second Semester
First Year	Biology Laboratory General Biology Chemistry Laboratory General Chemistry Mathematics I Physics Laboratory Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves Engineering Graphics	Mathematics II Workshop Practice Computer Programming Electrical Sciences Technical Report Writing Probability and Statistics Thermodynamics
Second Year	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
Third Year	Open Electives/Humanities electives Architectural Design Studio II Geotechnical Design Design of Reinforced Concrete structures Highway Planning, Analysis and Design Discipline Electives	Open Electives/Humanities electives Urban Planning and Sustainable Communities Building Acoustics and Lighting Design Design of steel structures Directed Research in Architecture - I Discipline Electives
Fourth Year	Open Electives Directed Research in Architecture - II	BITS F412 Practice School –II Or BITS F421T Thesis Or Thesis and Electives

List of Discipline Elective Courses:

Landscape Architecture
Green Building and Energy Conservation
Heating and Cooling of Buildings
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Building Services
Renewable Energy Systems in Buildings
Construction Management
Financing Infrastructure projects
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Civil Engineering
Machine Learning in Design Optimization
Computer Applications in Civil Engineering
Urban Mass Transit Planning, Operations and Management
Principles of Geographical Information Systems
Remote Sensing and Image Processing
Environmental Impact Assessment
Airport, Railways and Waterways
Water & Waste Water Treatment
Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction
Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Engineering Hydrology
Urban Hydrology
Introduction to Bridge Engineering
And many more...

Discipline Core Courses - 48 Units (14 Courses)
Discipline Electives - 12 Units (4 Courses)
Open Electives -15 Units (5 Courses)
Humanities Electives - 8 Units (3 Courses)

Minor in Façade Engineering

Program Highlights:

15-credit minor: Includes three core courses and two electives.
Industry-focused curriculum: Covers façade technology, integrated design, and emerging digital tools like BIM and energy modelling.
Interdisciplinary learning and research: bridges architecture, civil engineering, and environmental design.
Specialization advantage: Prepares students for roles in architectural firms, green building consultancies, and construction technology.
Aligned with global benchmarks: Benchmarked with façade programs at top international institutions.

Courses:

15-credit minor which Includes three core courses and two electives from the pool of six elective courses.

Core Courses:

Sl. No.	Course No.	Course Name	Units
1	CAE F221	Façade Construction and Technology	3
2	CAE F222	Integrated Building Façade Design	3
3	CAE F223	Special Project on Façade Engineering	3

Pool of Elective Courses (only 2 Courses)

Sl. No.	Course No.	Course Name	Units
1	AUE F342	Building Acoustics and Lighting Design	3
2	AUE F421	Renewable Energy Systems in Buildings	3
3	AUE F423	Machine Learning in Design Optimization	3
4	AUE F425	Building Information Modelling (BIM)	3
5	CE F230	Civil Engineering Materials	4
6	CE F423	Green Building and Energy Conservation	3

Career Pathways:

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

Façade Engineer
Building Envelope Specialist
Sustainable Design Consultant
Energy Efficiency Analyst

M. E. Civil with Specialization in Infrastructure Engineering and Management Programme

The semester-wise pattern for students admitted to M.E. Civil with Specialization in Infrastructure Engineering and Management programme are as follows:

Year	First Semester	Second Semester
First Year	Fundamentals of Systems Transportation Systems Planning and Management Water Resources Planning and Management Construction Management	Infrastructure Planning and Management Research Practice Elective Elective
Second Year	Elective Elective Elective Elective	Dissertation Or Practice School

List of Discipline Elective Courses:

Financing Infrastructure Projects
Rural Infrastructure Planning
Project Planning & Management
Environmental Impact Assessment
Selection of Construction Equipment and Modelling
Construction Project Control Systems
Design of Construction Operation
Topics in Environmental Engineering
Advanced Computational Techniques
Multicriteria Analysis in Engineering
Waste Management Systems
Transportation Economics and Finance
Pavement Design & Analysis
Pavement Design, Maintenance and Management
Urban Mass Transit Planning, Operations and Management
Systems Approach to Water Resources Modelling
Environmental Conservation
Principles of Geographical Information System
Remote Sensing and Image Processing
Advanced Composite Materials for Structures
Airport Planning & Design
Advanced Concrete Technology
Stochastic Methods in Civil Engineering
Structural Health Assessment and Rehabilitation
Computer Aided Analysis and Design in Civil Engineering
Prestressed Concrete
Bridge Engineering
Design of Multi-storey Structures
Finite Element Analysis
Design of Foundation for Dynamic Loads

Ph.D. Programme

The Department of Civil Engineering at BITS Pilani, Dubai campus offers the most advanced degree: the Ph.D. program. Our Ph.D. program is fundamentally driven by independent research, closely supervised by our experienced faculty. This research can be conducted using our cutting-edge in-house facilities or via collaborative channels. The choice of the research topic remains flexible, depending on the candidate's interests, its pertinence to the chosen discipline, the potential for innovation, and practical viability considering the available resources and time constraints.

Our Ph.D. candidates are expected to conduct top-tier research, present their findings at both national and international conferences, publish their work in renowned peer-reviewed journals, and cultivate the networking skills necessary for collaborative research development. Before graduation, a minimum of two publications in International repute are required, culminating in a final Ph.D. dissertation seminar evaluated by an external examiner.

Comprehensive profiles of all our faculty members, along with their specific research interests, can be found in the department faculty section. Also, check out the department research brochure.