• 290 research publications and a landmark AED 2.5 million international research grant
• 134 PhD scholars powering the next generation of research and innovation
• AI, healthcare and advanced engineering research driving innovation

Prof. Souri Banerjee, Director ,BITS Pilani Dubai Campus

Dubai, UAE: As the UAE accelerates investment in research, advanced technologies and the knowledge economy under its national innovation agenda, universities are becoming key drivers of scientific discovery and industry collaboration. As the country strengthens its position as a global centre for innovation and technology, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) is contributing to this vision through expanding doctoral programmes, industry collaborations, impactful research and innovation.

Dubai, UAE: For a growing number of students today, university is no longer just about lectures, exams, and placements. It is increasingly becoming a space to experiment, build, and sometimes even launch a business before graduation.

(L–R) Prof. Souri Banerjee, Director, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus_ and Prof. Vilas H. Gaidhane, Faculty In-Charge, CIIED, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus

• 12 Alumni-Led Ventures Among 50 UAE Startups
• Digital-First Hiring Enables Real-Time Matching
• BITS Strengthens Ties with UAE’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Dubai, UAE – The BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) recently hosted the Startup Career Fair 2026, bringing together 50 emerging startups from across the UAE and creating a vibrant platform for students to connect directly with founders and early-stage teams. The fair recorded a 43% increase in participation compared to last year, reflecting rising student interest in startup careers and stronger engagement from the UAE’s entrepreneurial community.

Dubai, UAE — 2025 was not just another academic year for BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus—it was a year of reflection, reinvention, and remarkable forward movement. As the campus celebrated 25 years in the UAE alongside 60 years of the BITS Pilani legacy worldwide, the milestone became a powerful moment to honour its past while confidently shaping its future.

Prof Souri Banerjee, Director ,BITS Pilani Dubai Campus