Program Overview

Program Overview

The Department of Computer Science offers comprehensive programs designed to prepare students for careers across all sectors of the information technology industry. Computer Science is a systematic study of the concepts, foundations, and applications of software, hardware, and intelligent systems. Typical subjects include: programming languages, data structure, algorithms, computer organization, operating systems, and machine learning.

BS (Computer Science) Program Details

SZABIST offers a four-year (eight semesters) BS (Computer Science) degree with majors in Information Technology. The program requires completion of 40 courses (six courses per semester) with a total of 130 credit hours and a 6-8 week internship. The maximum time limit to complete the BS degree is 6 years.

Admission Requirements

• A-Levels with 3 passes
• Intermediate (50% marks, including first year no supplementary)
• Equivalent GED/IB Diploma/High School Diploma from a recognized institution (equivalence will be needed from IBCC Pakistan)

Fee Structure

• Application processing fee: AED 100 (non-refundable)
• Admission Fee: AED 1,000 (non-refundable)
• Security Deposit Fee: AED 500 (refundable)
• Tuition Fee:
  • AED 1,900 per course (3 Credit hours courses)
  • AED 2,500 per course (4 Credit hours courses)
• Semester Registration Fee: AED 100

Program Goals

The department of Computer Science at SZABIST aims to educate students with an understanding of real-world computing needs, as demonstrated by their ability to address technical issues involving computing problems encountered in industry and government.