Rochester Institute of Technology — Dubai
📍 Dubai, Dubai · Official website ↗
Tuition / year
AED 70,000 – AED 90,000/yr
Students
1,500
International
70%
QS World
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About RIT Dubai
The Dubai campus of the US-based Rochester Institute of Technology in Dubai Silicon Oasis, awarding American degrees in engineering, computing, cybersecurity and business.
- ✓Established 2008
- ✓International branch campus — globally portable degree
- ✓Strong in Engineering & Computing
Accreditation: CAA accredited; US accreditation via RIT (New York)
Programs & Tuition Fees
Indicative annual tuition. Confirm current fees with the university.
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 80,000 |
| BS Computing Security | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 80,000 |
| BS Business Administration | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 75,000 |
| MS Engineering | Master | 2 yrs | AED 90,000 |
Scholarships
Merit Scholarship
10–50% tuitionEligibility: Awarded for strong academic results, renewable on GPA
Need-based & sibling discounts
Partial tuitionEligibility: Based on financial need or family enrollment
Reputation by Nationality
How well-regarded this university's degrees are within major UAE communities (editorial estimate, 0–100).
Admission Requirements
- •UAE secondary school certificate or equivalent
- •English proficiency (IELTS / TOEFL / EmSAT)
- •Program-specific prerequisites
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