Engineering Innovation in the City of Possibilities (Semester)
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Course Discipline:
- Engineering
Credits: 12-18
Program Type: RIT Global Campus
Term(s): Fall
Language of Instruction: English
Undergraduate
RIT Students Only
Dubai is home to the most cutting-edge engineering feats in the world, including the man-made palm islands, the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, state-of-the-art desalination facilities, and Masdar, a planned sustainable community. Regardless of your specific engineering major, there is something for everyone to sink their teeth into.
- Collaborate with some of the most creative problem solvers in the world and observe first-hand how engineering systems like mechanical, chemical, civil, and sustainable interact to develop solutions of the future.
- Immerse yourself in a unique region of the world with rich ethnic food, language, religious and cultural heritage.
- Gain strategic problem-solving skills and perspectives to make you stand out to future employers.
Dubai is known for its welcoming hospitality of visitors and attracts people from all over the world, whether for a visit or work. Known for its cutting-edge innovation in technology, engineering, and business, Dubai is a buzzing, cosmopolitan city that also offers you a piece of home as you step onto RIT’s campus in Dubai.
Program Details
- Term: Fall or Spring
- Credits: 12-16
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Application Deadlines:
- Fall semester - April 1st
- Spring semester - October 1st
RIT Dubai Campus
The RIT Dubai campus is strategically located in the heart of Dubai Silicon Oasis, one of the world's leading centers of advanced electronic innovation and design. You will be invigorated by the vibrant synergy of academic and corporate research and development. The RIT Dubai campus contains state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, faculty and staff offices, student lounges, a library, and computer labs with the latest technology.
Academics
The engineering courses below are typically offered each semester in Dubai. Your study abroad advisor can provide a complete, up-to-date course list. Additional coursework in business, computing, economics, math, psychology, and liberal arts is offered.
You can view past courses on SIS (choose RIT Dubai for campus location at the bottom of the page in SIS) or ask your study abroad advisor for a list of courses typically offered. Applicants should meet with their academic advisor to ensure that credits count towards their degree program.
| Fall Engineering courses typically offered | Spring Engineering courses typically offered |
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MECE 110 – Thermodynamics I |
MECE 200 – Fundamentals of Mechanics
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Housing in Dubai
You will live in dorms located in Dubai Silicon Oasis. The dorms are a 5-minute shuttle ride (or 15-minute walk) from the RIT Dubai campus. Shuttle services to and from campus are easy and free. All rooms come equipped with wireless internet services.
Student Experience and Excursions
Before your departure, you will meet with the team in Dubai via video chat. Once in Dubai, you will receive a thorough on-site orientation, and the RIT staff in Dubai will help you adjust to your new surroundings. You can participate in local clubs, sports teams, and other student activities. You will also participate in several cultural excursions during your stay in Dubai, which are included in the program fee. Some of the most popular include riding buggies on a desert safari, sharing a traditional Emirati meal with a local family, peering over the city skyline from the top of the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, or soaring down the slopes at the indoor ski resort.
To Apply
1) Make an appointment to meet with the study abroad advisor for this program, Myles Chalue - choose date and time
3) Start an application in the Compass.
Program Cost & Financial Aid
Student budget worksheets - outlines all program costs. Students should take a copy of this worksheet to their financial aid advisor early in the application process to determine how their aid may apply to the program cost.
Financial Aid:
Financial aid may cover some program costs. As you review the budget worksheet, please remember that it does not include your RIT financial aid or scholarships, which may cover some of the program costs. The purpose of the budget worksheet is to show all the costs associated with your study abroad program, which will help your RIT Financial Aid Assistant Director determine how your aid and scholarships may be applied.
To understand how your financial aid and scholarships may apply to your program costs:
- Make an appointment with your financial aid assistant director (call Financial Aid at 585-475-2186) and mention that you are calling for a study abroad appointment
- Upload a copy of your budget worksheet(s) via the Financial Aid upload portal at https://join.rit.edu/register/FA_upload (at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled meeting so they have time to prepare)
- Please rename the file name of your budget worksheet before uploading it to the Financial Aid portal based on the instructions provided in the portal (adding your name and student ID)
To find out the name of your financial aid assistant director for your degree program visit: https://www.rit.edu/admissions/aid/contact#counseling-team
We recommend you meet with Financial Aid before the application deadline so you understand how your aid will apply. The RIT financial aid office is located in Bausch and Lomb Center (Bldg. 77), 2nd floor, 2125.
Scholarships:
RIT scholarships and national scholarships for study abroad are good options to explore for scholarship funding. Make sure you are checking scholarship eligibility requirements and take note of scholarship deadlines. More about undergraduate scholarships for study abroad
Contact
Myles Chalue
Global Programs Manager
Study Abroad Advisor - Global Campus & Exchange Programs
RIT Education Abroad
myles.chalue@rit.edu
Make an advising appointment with Myles: https://calendly.com/m_chalue