Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in computer engineering, covering topics such as hardware, software, networking, and artificial intelligence. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience necessary to succeed in the field of computer engineering.

Program Overview

The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET and is designed to meet the standards of international professional bodies such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the Association for Information Technology Professionals (AITP). The program consists of 137 credit hours and can be completed in four years.

Program Objectives

The program objectives are to:

• Demonstrate success as computer engineers with a good set of technical, problem-solving, and leadership accomplishments
• Participate in life-long learning activities such as training, continuing education, or graduate studies
• Contribute to the development and growth of local and global communities and uphold their ethical, social, and professional responsibilities

Student Outcomes

The program learning outcomes are:

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex computer engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
• An ability to apply computer engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the program are:

• High School Curriculum: MOE Advance, MOE ADEK, MOE General, MOE Elite, UAE Science Streams High School, UAE Literary Streams High School, British Curriculum or IGCSE/GCE, American/Canadian, Indian/Pakistani/Bangladesh, International Baccalaureate
• Minimum Grade: 80% for MOE Advance and MOE ADEK, 90% for MOE General and MOE Elite
• Language Proficiency: English EmSAT 1100, IELTS 5, TOEFL IBT 61, TOEFL CBT 173, ITP 500, Cambridge 154-161, IESOL/SESOL B1/B2, Pearson PTE 36-41
• Mathematics: EmSAT 800, SAT 555, Math Subject ADU Preparatory Course, Placement to Pre-Calculus level in ADU Math Placement Test
• Physics: Physics EmSAT 800, ADU Preparatory Course

Tuition Fees Structure

The tuition fees for the program are:

• AED 242,760 for Abu Dhabi campus
• AED 194,460 for Al Ain campus
• General Education: AED 46,200 for Abu Dhabi, AED 36,900 for Al Ain
• Majors: AED 196,560 for Abu Dhabi, AED 157,560 for Al Ain

Scholarship and Financial Aids

Abu Dhabi University offers scholarships and financial aids to outstanding students. The university is committed to providing equal opportunities for students interested in pursuing higher education, regardless of their financial situation.

Program Details

• Credit Hours: 137
• Duration: 4 years
• Language: English
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Intake: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
• Delivery Mode: Day
• Campuses: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain
• Concentrations: Artificial Intelligence
• Open Electives: 6 credit hours
• Major Electives: 9 credit hours
• Major: 42 credit hours
• College: 47 credit hours
• General Education: 21 credit hours