Bachelor

Bachelor of Data Science and Data Analytics

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

Symbiosis International University campus

About the program

Four-year Bachelor of Computer Applications focused on programming, statistics, data science and analytics through applied projects, laboratory work and internships.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply computer science principles
Build practical programming skills
Work with data and cloud platforms
Develop AI-enabled and technology solutions
Communicate technical ideas professionally
Analyze data and communicate evidence-based insights

Career outcomes

Data Scientist
Data Analyst
Business Intelligence Analyst
Software Developer

Curriculum

Web Technologies
Introduction to Python Programming
Relational Database Management System
Data Structures and Algorithms
Operating Systems
Structured Query Language
Network Essentials
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Research Methodology
Text Mining
Data Science I
Essentials of Business Intelligence
Data Preparation and Data Management
Big Data: Storage and Analytics
Advanced Big Data Analytics
Open Source Tools for Data Science
Data Visualisation
Statistical Machine Learning
Python for Data Science

Entry requirements

Academic

Recognized Grade 12 or equivalent; UAE curriculum minimum 60% aggregate (65% General Track per general admissions table); Indian 10+2 minimum 50% on individual degree pages and 2025-26 academic catalog; British A level at least two subjects and five GCSE/IGCSE O-level passes including English; IB Diploma or IB Certificate at least 24 points with three HL and three SL subjects; Other recognized curricula reviewed according to university equivalence rules

Accepted academic background

Grade 12 or equivalent recognized qualification, with curriculum-specific eligibility checks

Language tests

UAE MoE high-school English minimum 80%
IELTS Academic 5.0
TOEFL PBT 500
TOEFL iBT 61
TOEFL CBT 173
EmSAT English SIU-Dubai English Proficiency Test
SIU-Dubai English Proficiency Test Other CAA/MoE-approved equivalent

Documents you’ll need

Grade 10 marksheet (front and back)
Grade 12 final marksheet or principal-endorsed predicted grades
Certified English translations if applicable
Valid passport or UAE citizenship proof
Photograph
Statement of Purpose (1000 words)
Teacher or principal recommendation letters
Curriculum Vitae
English proficiency results or eligible exemption evidence
Equivalence certificate if applicable
Migration or transfer certificate if applicable at enrollment
Gap certificate if education gap is at least one year
Original academic documents for enrollment verification
Student and parent anti-ragging affidavit and indemnification undertaking at enrollment

How to apply

Apply online through the SIU Dubai undergraduate admissions process. Upload academic records. English proficiency evidence. Passport copy. And photograph. Await admissions review and conditional offer. Pay the application fee and required tuition acceptance amount. Then complete final document verification and fee/visa formalities.

Other costs

Tuition per year	42,000 AED
Application fee	250 AED
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Dubai Knowledge Park Campus
Faculty or school	Computer Studies
Department	Computer Applications
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	Merit-based scholarships are available for undergraduate students, Conditional scholarship letters may be issued based on school results, Women Empowerment Scholarship is available for eligible Emirati female applicants.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.