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PhD Management

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The PhD programme in the School of Social Sciences offers unique opportunities for students in the region to research issues of relevance to the Islamic and Arab world as well as globally.

For instance, the programme offers opportunities for research in areas such as Islamic business, international human resource management, cross-cultural management, equality and diversity, emiratisation and other nationalisation policies, marketing, sustainability, accounting, finance and corporate governance.

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Entry requirements

Fees and funding, research topics for phd supervision.

• International Human Resource Management 
• Human Resource Management policies and practices in local and multinational organisations
• Expatriate staff in organisations (experiences, organisational strategies, etc.)
• Diversity/Equality in organisations
• Emiratisation, Qatarisation (and any other nationalisation/localisation) policies
• Critical management, comparative management and Islamic management. Cross cultural management
• Electronic HRM (specifically internet recruitment)
• Small and Medium size enterprises (SMEs) and Entrepreneurship development
• Female Entrepreneurs
• Employer branding
• Sustainability
• Non-genuine branded goods (from a marketing perspective)
• Customer relationship management (CRM; Relationship Marketing; Trust, commitment and quality in customer, business and marketing channel relationships (especially in a financial services context); Marketing Channel Management. Ethical and environmental dimensions of Consumer behaviour and marketing practice.)
• Digital marketing, social media, consumer behaviour online

Accounting, Banking, Finance areas

• Corporate governance and corporate finance
• Corporate governance and regulatory reforms in emerging economies
• Risk management and efficiency in the banking sector
• Islamic banking and finance
• Corporate social and environmental responsibilities
• Carbon disclosures and biodiversity
• Financial Reporting and Corporate Disclosure
• Risk Disclosure
• Investor Relations
• Management Accounting
• International Accounting
• Corporate Governance and Ethics
• Accounting education and ethics
• Socio-economic perspectives on accounting

Research proposal

The research proposal (normally 3 to 4 pages) should contain as much as possible of the following:

• Introduction or outline of the proposed topic
• Statement of objective(s) and/or specific research questions
• Summary of some of the relevant literature that supports the research objective(s)
• An indication of the intended research methodology
• An indication of the theoretical structure and/or conceptual outline
• A provisional timetable of the major phases of the research process
• Results expected from the research, e.g., practical value of the research or possible contributions to knowledge, policy or methodology. At this stage we are not looking for a definitive document but merely an indication that you have thought through most of the above issues. Please note that work submitted may be subject to screening using plagiarism software.
• Interested applicants should complete the online application form, making clear on the form that you are applying to study at the Dubai Campus.
• If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Shirin El Chami ( [email protected] ).

Supporting documents

Applicants interested in our PhD opportunities need to submit the following:

• Copies of full academic transcripts from all previous academic degree courses and copies of certificates for degrees already awarded.
• Confirmation of funding source and/or confirmation of sponsorship/sufficient funds to pursue studies.
• A detailed research proposal.

English language requirements

Where English was not the medium of instruction during previous education, applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5. Other qualifications may also be considered.

• AED 95670 per year*

* All tuition fees inclusive of VAT

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• PHD IN ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT

DOCTOR OF PHD IN ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT

Introduction.

Welcome to the SSM PHD program

Structure and Schedule

The PhD Program structure is aligned with international standards of Postgraduate Education and, accordingly, fulfils the criteria of the process of Harmonisation of Higher Education in Europe (Bologna Process).

The first stage of the PhD program consists of coursework that gives the candidate an overview of the entire research process. The aim is to acquire fundamental research skills.

The coursework consists of five mandatory modules, which will be delivered as taught modules in three general Workshops. Each workshop typically covers one or more modules. The successful students will acquire 60 ECTS credits through the coursework.

The modules are delivered interactively and are based on actual knowledge and research in this pathway. The “Research Methods” modules are taught via lectures and/or seminars and require students’ attendance. A long-distance learning version will be introduced as alternative form of study as well.

Students, who have decided to attend also the Master of Research (MRes) pathway, have to continue with three additional optional modules (10 ECTS Credits each). If the candidate passes successfully the additional coursework, a Research Proposal is required. The Research Proposal is the final work in order to achieve the Degree of the Master of Research (MRes).

The students can move forward in the second stage, the Research Lab, after the fulfilment of all five modules. In this stage, they will collect, edit and analyse data.

The third and final stage of the process of the PhD program is the write-up. This normally requires additional analyses and the time-consuming task of presenting findings clearly and without mistakes. After six months, a draft version should be ready for submission to internal and external readers. Processing readers’ comments may take up to three months, after that a date will be set for the oral defense, the so called viva voce (VIVA).

Workshop OUTLINES - Modules

Research methods.

Professional and academic research are vital necessities for modern management to forge ahead. Research is the process of asking the right and relevant questions and of gathering and analyzing the necessary data in a systematic and methodologically sound manner. An important aspect of sound professional and academic research is to embed the research within the body of existing knowledge (applied research) and to add to it (generating new knowledge).

This module will guide you through the research process, from the formulation of the topic to critically detecting and reviewing relevant literature, designing the research project and choosing appropriate methodologies, collecting and analyzing the data and writing the report. Especially for those who are new to research, this workshop will offer a helicopter view of the approaches that researchers use to answer research questions. The other workshops will zoom in on specific parts of the research process and on specific methodologies that can be employed.

Learning Objectives

• Formulate research topic in clear terms.
• Formulate research objectives and questions, hypotheses and propositions.
• Carry out a critical review of literature relevant to the topic at hand.
• Essential skills in reviewing literature: search for recent and relevant articles in (electronic) libraries and on the Internet; using tools to structure the review; know how to use systematic referencing; summarize the review concisely.
• Understand the key methodologies used in modern research. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of quantitative and qualitative approaches. Creatively combine various approaches to generate relevant data.
• Have a good knowledge of the various methods of data collection.
• Be familiar with statistical concepts like sampling, and hypothesis testing. Have an understanding of the main statistical (descriptive and inferential) techniques used to analyze data.
• Know how to structure the report, and the main requirements of a high quality professional or academic report.
• Be familiar with ethical considerations in research, including the concept of plagiarism.

The assessment will be based on one assignment. The assignment consists of two parts. In part one you will be asked to evaluate parts of a sample research proposal written by somebody else. In the second part you are invited to draft a rough plan for your own research project.

In the assignment you are asked to:

Clearly describe the topic;

Formulate research objectives and questions;

• Identify and summarize at least five articles relevant to the study;
• Design your research (in terms of approaches; methodologies; and strategies), and to motivate why the chosen design is effective in meeting the research objectives.

Quantitative Methods & Survey Design

Numbers play an important role in research. Statistical skills are critical to understanding a lot of what goes on in society. Many of us find statistics hard.

One reason is that understanding statistics requires mathematical skills. The mathematical skills needed seldom go beyond operations that all students are familiar with – adding, subtracting, multiplication and division. This module will introduce basic and advanced statistics in an intuitive way. Concepts are introduced using examples that students will easily recognize from daily life. Although we refrain from discussing advanced topics in statistics, the workshop paves the way to exploring more advanced statistics.

A second reason why some students have a fear of statistics is the gap that exists between understanding the statistical concepts on the one hand and applying the concepts to reality. This workshop introduces the student to descriptive and inferential statistics. All techniques will be illustrated with easy-to-understand examples.

In the process, this workshop will zoom in on important topics in survey design: sampling techniques; validity and reliability; and data cleaning.

• Ability to design a survey (sample; questionnaire)
• Understand basic descriptive statistics
• Understand the concepts used in inferential statistics
• Understand which statistical tests and techniques can be used in a variety of settings
• Be able to perform, interpret and report statistical tests.

Students will be assessed through one assignment.

The assignment will challenge the candidate to draft a plan of analysis, for his or her research, based on a draft of the data collection instrument to be used in the research.

Qualitative Methods

This workshop is designed to help qualitative researchers with all aspects of their qualitative research project from the beginning to the end. It discusses the key philosophies underpinning qualitative research and design – with a focus on research in management – and assesses the key advantages and disadvantages of the different approaches.

We will zoom in on aspects of research design for qualitative studies. The core part of the workshop elaborates qualitative research methods that have been touched upon in the workshop on research methods: action research; case study research; ethnographic research; grounded theory; interviews; participant observation; and document analysis. All techniques will be discuss the various approaches of that technique, along with strengths and weaknesses and examples.

In a separate block the workshop will discuss the analysis of qualitative data, which is fundamentally different from analyzing quantitative data. After an overview of the various methods and techniques that can be used when analyzing qualitative data – including the use of dedicated software – the principles of hermeneutics, semiotics and narrative analysis will be taught and trained.

In a concluding block, the workshop will address issues of write-up and publication, with a focus on the differences from writing up non-qualitative studies.

• Familiarize the participants with the fundamentals of qualitative research
• Understand the pros and cons of qualitative research as compared to quantitative research
• Have a sound understanding of the various methods and techniques in qualitative research
• Ability to use the various methods and techniques of qualitative research
• Obtain the various skills needed for carrying out qualitative research: formulating and asking questions; listening; summarizing; analyze qualitative data; write-up.

This course will not make use of software dedicated to analysis of qualitative research. The use of Nvivo is the topic of an elective course.

The assignment will be based on the application of various methods and techniques of qualitative research to one’s own research (even if the study will be mainly quantitative).

Essential Tools

The module will introduce you to essential tools for doing research at doctoral level. The toolbox offers a rich set of tools. The focus will be on STATA. The STATA package is one of the main packages used by researchers doing serious research. A fully operational permanent license for the latest version of STATA is included in the study fees.

Candidates are requested to submit and defend a doctoral thesis.

The topic of the thesis has to be one of the following broad field of research:

• Strategic Management
• Human Resource Management
• Production and Operations Management
• Logistics Management
• Business Environment
• Public Policies
• Specific Sectors of the Economy

General Entry Requirements

Candidates with master’s degree, candidates need to have completed a significant research project, dissertation or thesis, at university level. candidates must own a comparable master’s degree; i.e., it has to be awarded by an officially acknowledged higher education institution., graduates without a master’s degree are equally admitted, but they must have acquired another similar degree, which can be directly compared to a postgraduate degree, i.e. equivalent to level 7 of studies. this regulation acknowledges differences, which may internationally exist on national levels., all applicants from countries in which the official language is not english or german are required to submit official evidence of english or german language proficiency., acceptance by the department, meeting our academic requirements does not guarantee entry. you must demonstrate an ability to research independently and possess a high level of theoretical understanding., acceptance is subject to staff availability for supervision. a committee decides whether your qualifications fulfil the admission requirements as a doctoral candidate. the department’s committee usually meets periodically., application and enrolment.

How to apply: step by step from Application to Enrolment

• 1. Application and Biographical Information (Portfolio)

To apply for a PhD program, please submit the application form and provide us your biographical data. For this purpose, use the student portfolio form, which is used to assess whether an applicant is eligible for a Doctorate. In case of admission, the candidate receives a letter of acceptance. You can download the forms from our website or use the application form, which you will get at the Office of Admissions.

The Application form will ask you to provide biographical and academic information and to give details about your educational and extracurricular activities. Information must be completed with accurate dates on each entry. Please fill in the form carefully as far as you can, so that your application can be processed as soon as possible. All documents have to be submitted in an electronic version (PDF or jpg-Format) to the Office of Admissions.

• 2. Letter of Acceptance

SSM will notify you of the results of your application. Wait for it! In the case of admission, the student receives a letter of acceptance.

• 3. Educational Agreement and Tuition Fees

After receiving the letter of acceptance, please fill in the educational agreement. The student receives a confirmation of enrolment and can start the educational path, as soon as the study contract is signed and submitted (an electronic version/pdf-file can be submitted via email) and the application and tuition fee are paid at least for the first semester.

• 4. Begin of Study

An individual study plan can be prepared or discussed with a student counsellor, during a personal meeting or a preliminary seminar at the beginning of the course.

Quality Assurance on National Level of Further Education

SSM is a quality certified school aligned to the standard of Swiss Further Education by EduQua.

EduQua is a Public Private Partnership with international bodies, e.g. the Swiss Federation for Adult Learning and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs for Quality Assurance in HE in Switzerland (SQS).

Certificate of Accreditation and excerpts from EduQua online database are displayed on the following pages.

Cost of the program

The tuition fee for the doctorate program is euro 30,000., the tuition fee can be paid in instalments, in accordance with a step-by-step plan consisting of 20 steps, which will give structure to your study. broadly speaking, candidates are expected to pay in three main instalments as shown below:, fees structure, application fee : € 200, enrollment fee : € 10,000 – before starting program, first installment : € 10,000 – at the beginning of 2nd academic., second installment : € 10,000 – at the beginning of 3rd academic., total tuition fees : € 30,000, short facts overview.

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Introduction

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is designed to prepare students for a career as an academic or a researcher in the public or private sector. The program’s focuses on applied business research, making it relevant to the growth of the UAE/GCC/MEA economies. The PhD program generally takes 4 years to complete. The curriculum involves three academic pillars:

• Research methodology courses (i.e. Research Design, Quantitative and Qualitative methodology seminars, Pedagogy, etc.).
• The Dissertation/ Thesis.

The PhD Program Objectives

By the end of the PhD program, the candidate is expected to have fulfilled the following learning objectives:

• Develop  key pioneering research questions that can be explored empirically to provide innovative and creative solutions to specific problems
• Explore  advanced theoretical knowledge to develop research skills through original research
• Integrate  advanced knowledge into managerial and organizational contexts and roles
• Prepare  for teaching responsibilities in higher education (for those who expect to enter the teaching profession)

Unique Features of the University of Dubai PhD

• AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of a high-quality PhD program
• The program’s focuses on applied business research, making it relevant to the growth of the UAE/GCC/MEA economies
• The program is delivered by well-trained, highly qualified faculty at UD’s College of Business Administration as well as visiting professors from overseas institutions collaborating with UD. Thus, diversity and international expertise become part of the student’s learning experience
• Students are exposed to UAE culture and the global business environment, which enriches their experience as doctoral students
• Instructional resources are available through the e-portal shared by UD and other partnering institutions to assist students with their PhD theses
• The University of Dubai is sponsored by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, an important link to the business community
• UD was founded in 1997 and has since then earned its reputation for providing quality education

Information for Prospective Candidates

The PhD program generally takes 4 years to complete. The curriculum involves three academic pillars:

• Research methodology courses (i.e. Research Design, Quantitative and Qualitative methodology seminars, Pedagogy, etc.)
• Concentration courses (Management, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting) – students admitted to the program must choose one of these concentrations

Admission Requirements for  23-24

Each year, candidates are admitted as a cohort limited to a maximum of 10. Candidates must demonstrate the potential for sustainable success in the PhD program. The admission process consists of four phases – eligibility, application, assessment and registration, and orientation.

Available PhD Programs

Cost of the Program The total cost of the program is AED 270,000’ Discounted fees.

For more information, please contact Mrs. Manar Noufal at (04) 5566800 – Ext: 953, Email:  [email protected]

Due to the increased demand from serious UD-PhD seeking students, the key dates for ( 2023-2024 ) have been advanced as below:

Key Dates for ( 2023-2024 )

For Application & Admission to UD-PhD

Eligibility conditions for admission into the first year of UD PhD Programs:

• Must hold a Master’s degree.
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or more out of 4.0 in the Master’s degree. No provisional admission is allowed for Doctoral programs.
• Have at least 3 years of teaching experience or managerial experience.
• No provisional admission is allowed for applicants with lower TOEFL/IELTS scores.
• Students who studied in an English medium Master’s program which required for admission an English proficiency score of 550 on the TOEFL, or its standardized equivalent as approved by the MOE, are exempt.

Candidate must provide the following documents for application process:

• Completed application form.
• Provide 2 satisfactory letters;
• Provide a certified copy of the last 2 degrees (Bachelors and Master’s degree).
• Valid Bachelor’s equivalency or Master’s equivalency (Degree outside UAE).
• Provide an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Submit a research proposal.
• Attend an interview with the PhD Program Committee.
• Pay application fees AED 3,000 (non-refundable).
• Valid passport copy.
• Valid emirates ID.
• Campus violation list (provided by registration department).
• Original Transcript of the last 2 degrees (Bachelors + Masters).
• Recent photos (4 copies).
• IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent.
• Employment letter.

Interview and Registration Phase

Each candidate will have to attend a personal interview with the PhD Program Committee to evaluate the suitability of the candidate to the PhD Program. The PhD committee comprises of at least two senior faculty members from UD in addition to the Director of the PhD program. The candidate will be advised on the outcome of his/her application within 48 hours of the interview date. Once the decision for admission has been made, the PhD Program Committee transfers the original file of the candidate to the Registration Department at UD, which will register successful applicants as UD students, subject to payment of appropriate tuition fees. Following registration, the PhD Program Office will advise each student on course selection.

The registered students will participate in the UD PhD Orientation Week, meeting fellow students and faculty members and becoming familiar with UD regulations, procedures, services and facilities.

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Research is an integral component in an institute of higher learning. BITS Pilani Dubai campus with its state-of-the-art research facilities offers Ph.D. programmes with strong emphasis laid on interdisciplinary, mission oriented and relevant research. Topics of Research can be chosen from any of the disciplines in which the Institute offers the First and Higher Degree Programmes or any interdisciplinary or allied areas as given in Page 23-26 of the higher degree prospectus. Click here for prospectus.

BITS Pilani offers Ph.D. programme in Engineering & Allied Disciplines under the following schemes:

Full-Time Ph.D (On-campus Ph.D)

Candidates registered for the On-campus programme will undergo the entire pursuit of their thesis on campus. Candidates admitted under this scheme will work full time toward their Ph.D. research and will not take any other assignment till the submission of the final thesis. The required components for On-Campus Programmes are: Qualifying Examination, Course Work, Teaching Practice, Seminar, Doctoral Thesis and Research Methodology. It is expected that the Ph.D. Scholar submits his/her Ph.D. thesis within an upper limit of ten semesters subsequent to passing the Qualifying examination.

Part-time Ph.D.

This unique opportunity is offered for employed professionals working in Industries, Academic Institutes and R&D organizations and having long experience and proven competence in various fields to work towards the Ph.D. degree. Candidates meeting the input qualifications and working in an organization, which encourages and facilitates research and situated preferably in the close vicinity of the BITS Pilani campus are eligible to apply for admission in “Part-Time” Ph.D. programme. The required components for Part-time and Off-Campus Doctoral programmes are: Qualifying Examination, Course Work, Practice Lecture Series, Research Methodology, Independent Study & Doctoral Thesis.

Ph.D. aspirant scheme

Candidates meeting the input qualification and working in an organization collaborating with BITS Pilani will normally be considered for admission to “Off-Campus” programme, also known as Ph.D. Aspirant Scheme. Such candidates will be allowed to pursue their research at their own locations of work. The required components for Off-Campus Doctoral programmes are: Qualifying Examination, Course Work, Practice Lecture Series, Research Methodology, Independent Study & Doctoral Thesis.

The BITS-RMIT & SIRE PhD Program

• Apart from the regular Ph.D. programs, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus offers the following new programs based on specific projects obtained by the faculty members in different schemes. The Ph.D. scholars will be recruited across all the campuses for the following programs centrally and guided by a team of faculty members involved in the project. The projects will be announced twice in a year in the respective portals. The recruited scholars will be provided attractive stipends and fee concessions.
• The BITS-RMIT PhD Program is a unique transnational program that allows to obtain a joint PhD, from two leading universities BITS (Birla Institute of Technology and Science) and RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology). The scholars will have an opportunity to spend a year in RMIT. (For details, refer the link https://bitsrmit.in/ ).
• The School of Interdisciplinary Research and Entrepreneurship (SIRE) is envisioned to be a virtual entity that promotes interdisciplinarity in Research and innovation within BITS Pilani. Ph.D. Programs: CDRF, SPARKLE, SOLVE & Ph.D. Drive, (For details, refer the link: https://sire.bits-pilani.ac.in/ ).

Eligibility Criteria For Ph.D.

The following eligibility criteria is applicable for admission to BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus: M.E./M.S./M.B.A./M.Phil. of BITS Pilani or its equivalent with a minimum of 60% aggregate.

Eligible Candidates will be required to take a written test and interview. The admission will be based on the performance in the qualifying degree, experience, test and interview.

Application Procedure For Ph.D.

The Application procedure for admission is listed in detail. Please ensure that you read the instructions carefully and submit all of the documents to avoid disqualification.

•  Read the Admission Bulletin 2024-25 carefully.
• Visit admission.bitspilanidubai.ae
• If you are a candidate for admission to On Campus Ph.D. Programme, sign up as a new user and select the “ Apply Now” link under the Programme “Ph.D. On Campus”
• If you are a candidate for admission to Part Time/Off Campus Ph.D. Programme, sign up as a new user and Select the “ Apply Now” link under the Programme “Ph.D. Part Time”
• Enter all the information required carefully and correctly in the online form.
• Ensure the correctness of all entered data before submission. Once you confirm the correctness of the entered information and submit the form, the entered data will be recorded and you will not be able to change it.
• On starting the application, you will be allotted a unique reference number and you will be directed to proceed for Application fee payment.
• You have the option of paying the fee online through Debit or Credit Card or paying offline either by Cash or Bank Transfer.
• Upon successful completion of online application fee payment, you will be allotted a unique application number and you will be instructed to upload your documents.
• In the event you opt for offline application fee payment (Cash or Bank Transfer), print the filled application form and attach the documents required. (Refer section 4 below) send the proof of fee payment along with Applicant’s name and Application reference number by email to [email protected] for the allotment of unique application number.
• Upon receipt of the unique application number, you can proceed to upload the required documents (jpeg or pdf format) and your submission will be complete.
• For candidates submitting the application and fee online, the system will generate a unique application number. You may note down the number for all future references. For those candidates who are opting for offline submission or payment, a unique  application number will be allotted and informed to the candidate by the institute on receipt of the application and fee. In all subsequent correspondence with the Institute, the candidate must quote this application number.
• Copy of Degree certificate and Transcript/Mark sheets of the first degree programme.
• Copy of Degree certificate and Transcript/Mark sheets of the higher degree programme.
• List of courses and syllabus of each course prescribed for the fulfillment of the Higher degree programme.
• List of prescribed text books for each course.
• Final examination question papers for each course.
• Passport copy.
• Outline of Proposed Topic of Research.
• Profile of your organization.
• Employment Certificate is required by the employer /organization.
• Consent or No-Objection Certificate from Parent Organization from Part-time candidates.
• Proposed supervisor’s consent and his biodata (for off-campus only).
• Consent of supervisor’s organization permitting him to act as a supervisor (for offcampus only).
• Nature of his association with the candidate’s organization if working in a different organization (for off-campus only).
• An amount of AED 220.00 only (Arab Emirates Dirhams Two hundred and twenty only) payable online by Debit/Credit Card or offline either by Cash or Bank Transfer (refer page 25 of Admission bulletin for details).
• Application received without application fee will not be considered.
• The last date for submitting the Application form is 30 May 2024
• Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Click here to apply online

Fee Structure - Ph.D.

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus offers a very competitive fee structure.

Note: * VAT of 5% is applicable on this fee ; **VAT of 5% is included in this fee; ***VAT of 5% will be charged on the food cost of this fee; $ Refundable on graduation or on leaving the institute, after due adjustment for damages, breakages caused by the student, if any.

Self-funded Scholars: For the full-time scholars, 80% concession will be provided on their tuition fee of AED 12000 (VAT excluded)/ semester whereas 50% concession will be given on their tuition fee for the part time scholars and aspirants. This is subjected to the allotment of duties in the respective departments 6-8 hrs. per week.

Research assistants: applicants with prior research experience and excellent academic credentials will be awarded research assistantships up to aed 2000 per month for 4 years maximum. the tuition fee concession as specified in #1 is also applicable. research assistants have to support the institute in teaching theory and lab classes., hostel fee concession will be given for the self-funded scholars as well as research assistants., self-funded full-time scholars can apply for research assistantships after 1 year. the award of the research assistantships is based on their excellence in the performance after joining the programme., fee payment instructions.

The admission fees can be paid by any one of the modes given below:

• Payment by Cash: The fee can be paid by Cash in AED or USD at the Fee counter in the Institute.
• Payment by Cheque: Payment by cheque will be accepted only if the cheque is from a bank based in UAE. All Cheques should be drawn in favor of “BITS Pilani FZ LLC” and payable in AED at a bank in Dubai. There should be no corrections or alterations on the cheque.
• E-payment: We offer a secure e-payment facility to pay your fee. For e-payment click here .
• Payment by Telex/Bank transfer: Payment can be made directly to one of our bank accounts given below through your bank along with collection charges if any. The TT advice/receipt copy received from your bank must be sent to the Accounts department, by email ( [email protected] ), mentioning the name & application number of the student.
• Payment by Demand Draft: All Demand Drafts should be drawn in favor of “BITS Pilani FZ LLC” and payable in AED at a bank in Dubai.

Please note that the fee must be paid in full and any charges towards collection or clearance of DD/TT must be borne by the students. The Institute will give credit only to the Net Amount credited in its bank account.

Refund policy.

• Application fee and Admission Fee are non-refundable.
• Activity fee is fully refundable if the student withdraws before the date of registration. If the student withdraws within four weeks from the date of registration, whether the student registers or not, 75% of the Activity fee is refundable. If the student withdraws after four weeks from the date of registration, the entire Activity fee is non-refundable.
• If a student accepts the admission offer and completes the admission formalities but withdraws before the date of registration, 80% of the first installment of first semester tuition fee is refundable.
• If a student withdraws within one week of the date of registration irrespective of whether the student registers or not, 50% of the first installment of first semester tuition fee is refundable.
• If a student withdraws after one week of the date of registration irrespective of whether the student registers or not, the first installment of first semester tuition fee is non- refundable.
• If a student opts not to avail the hostel facility after paying the hostel fee and if the request for the same is received before the commencement of the semester, 90% of the semester’s hostel fee and facility fee is refundable.
• If request for not availing the hostel facility is received within one week of the commencement of the semester, 50% of the semester’s hostel fee and facility fee is refundable.
• If request for not availing the hostel facility is received after one week of the commencement of the semester, the entire first semester’s hostel fee and facility fee is non-refundable.
• Visa fee and Medical Insurance fee is non-refundable, if the same has been applied.
• If a student opts not to avail the transport facility after paying the transport fee and if the request for the same is received before the commencement of the semester, 90% of the semester’s transport fee paid is refundable.
• If request for not availing the transport facility is received within two weeks of the commencement of the semester, 50% of the semester’s transport fee is refundable.
• If request for not availing the transport facility is received after two weeks of the commencement of the semester, the entire first semester’s transport fee is non refundable.

Note: All refunds will take a minimum of 4 weeks from the date of withdrawal.

Visa Terms & Conditions

Terms and conditions.

• It is mandatory for all students to have a valid U.A.E. residence visa to study at BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus (BPDC).
• If the parent or guardian cannot sponsor the student or if the student is a non-resident of UAE, then the BPDC can facilitate U.A.E. Student Residence Visa ( visa ) under the sponsorship of Dubai Development Authority (DDA) through Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) subject to the submission and approval of necessary documents given in the student residence visa application form (visa form), rules & regulations of BPDC and Government of UAE (Govt ). As a facilitator, BPDC only co-ordinates between DDA and students for obtaining the visa.
• The visa is valid for one year and is subsequently renewable every year. The issue of fresh visa and renewal of visa are subject to the submission of necessary documents and as per rules and regulations of BPDC, DDA, DIAC, General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs Dubai ( GDRFAD ), Ministry of Health (MOH) and Govt. BPDC is not responsible for any delay or non issuance of new visa or rejection of visa renewal by the Govt.
• The rules & regulations regarding conditions for visa issuance of GDRFAD, MOH and Govt may change from time to time.
• The mandatory documents as mentioned in the visa form should be submitted on or before the scheduled date by the BPDC Admissions Department and/or BPDC Administration (Admin Dept.).
• For visa renewal either the student should submit the necessary documents on or before the scheduled date by the Admin Dept or at least 8 weeks before the actual visa expiry date stamped in the passport.
• Submission of invalid documents or non-submission of required documents or late submission of required documents, or delaying the visa medical and/or related formalities beyond the scheduled date by DHA / National Emirates ID Authority (EIDA) / Institute will lead to immigration fines and penalty. The student is responsible for such fines and penalty.
• Valid health insurance is mandatory. Students are required to undergo a medical examination as prescribed by MOH / GDRFAD in the specified Govt. hospitals after their arrival in UAE to stamp the multiple entry visa in their passport. The medical examination and the related process usually take 3 – 5 weeks. If any student is declared medically unfit by MOH/GDRFAD, his/her residence visa will not be stamped / renewed and the student should leave the country immediately after canceling the visa.
• After the visa stamping in the passport, student can travel outside UAE any number of times with the prior approval of BPDC. Student should not stay outside UAE for more than 180 days continuously after the visa is stamped on the If the student stays beyond 180 days, his visa becomes invalid and will not be allowed to enter UAE
• Visa facilitated by BPDC is for the purpose of education only and students are not permitted to work .
• Student should contact the Admin Dept at least a month before the visa expiry for the visa renewal.
• Student should pay 2,900/-* for fresh visa & related service fee. The amount paid towards fresh visa & related service fee is non-refundable.
• In case of students, who are a resident of U.A.E. on their own visa sponsorship and wish to come under the visa facilitated by the Institute by in-country & local amendment should pay a sum of 4,700/-* towards fresh visa and related service charges. In such case, the student is required to submit the original passport and visa cancellation paper immediately after the cancellation of the existing visa along with all other required documents to process the student visa.
• Students should pay a sum of 2,150/-* per year towards visa renewal and related service charges.
• The visa and related services fee include Dhs 280 /- towards mandatory EIDA Card** issued by Govt.
• The visa renewal and related service charges should be paid before applying for subsequent year visa renewal.
• The visa cancellation can be done only inside UAE by DDA through BPDC. After completion of the program and/or before leaving the Institute, the student residence visa must be cancelled by the BPDC Admin Dept irrespective of the visa validity stamped in the passport of the student. Hence student must complete the necessary formalities including submission of the original passport, EIDA card and payment of cancellation fees (Normal process AED 850/- with time frame of 10 to 15 working days) as informed by the Admin Dept. Students who have stayed outside UAE for more than 180 days continuously are also required to cancel their visa through Admin Dept even though the visa is invalid. Failure to do so will result in serious consequences as per rules and regulations of Institute, DDA, GDRFAD and Govt.
• Students should keep themselves updated about the rules and regulations pertaining to the terms and conditions of their residence visa as stipulated by GDRFAD.
• Student should abide by all the rules and regulation of the BPDC, DDA, GDRFAD and Govt. Non-compliance of any laws and regulation by various Authorities may lead to penalty including deportation for which BPDC is not responsible.
• Cancellation of Entry permit will take a minimum of 10 to 15 working days.

* All the fee charges as mentioned above for visa & related services are indicative only and or subject to change as per rules and regulations of the Institute, DDA, DIAC, GDRFAD and Govt .

** With regards to EIDA log on to https://uae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/emirates-id

In case of any changes in the personal information provided in the visa form, the student should notify the same to the Administration Department of BPDC immediately.

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