Program Overview

The Computer Engineering program at Taif University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, following the general criteria and program-specific criteria for Electrical, Computer, Telecommunications, and similarly named engineering programs.

Program Description

The Computer Engineering department at Taif University was established in September 2004 and has since developed into one of the most active departments in the university, focusing on teaching, research, and service. The BSCE program was created to respond to the growing needs of the computer sector in the Kingdom. The program aims to produce graduates who will become leaders in a wide range of computer engineering specialties, creating new knowledge, products, and services. Graduates will enhance the economic welfare of the region and the Kingdom through a combination of technical expertise, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Program Mission

The mission of the program is to provide high-quality education in computer engineering, preparing graduates to reach their full potential in the field of computer engineering, industrial professions, research, and higher studies.

Program Objectives

The objectives of the program are:

• To provide the public and private sectors with qualified computer engineering professionals.
• To equip computer engineering graduates with the necessary knowledge in theories, techniques, and basic tools to solve computer engineering problems and design hardware/software systems and improve their performance.
• To encourage lifelong learning activities within a professional, legal, and ethical framework.
• To encourage scientific research to serve the community.

Educational Objectives

Within three to five years of graduation, computer engineering program graduates will be able to:

1. Be employed as professionals in computer engineering in the public or private sector and/or perform satisfactorily in graduate programs.
2. Provide solutions to complex problems as computer engineering professionals by applying computer engineering theories and principles.
3. Demonstrate communication and teamwork skills, as well as leadership qualities.
4. Engage in lifelong learning activities within a professional, legal, and ethical framework.

Program Requirements

The total number of hours required to complete the program is 160.

Professional Careers

The program prepares graduates for careers in:

• Computer Engineer
• Network Manager
• System Manager
• Network Analyst
• System Analyst
• Computer Analyst
• Embedded System Designer
• Robot Designer
• Representative for hardware and software companies

Graduate Attributes

Graduates will possess:

• Professionalism
• Knowledge
• Excellence
• Professional ethics

Learning Outcomes

The program learning outcomes include:

• Knowledge and understanding (K1): Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying engineering principles, science, and mathematics.
• Skills (S1): Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs, considering public health, safety, welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• Skills (S2): Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• Skills (S3): Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• Values (V1): Acquire new knowledge and apply it as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
• Values (V2): Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, considering the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
• Values (V3): Work effectively in a team, providing leadership together, creating a collaborative and inclusive environment, setting goals, planning tasks, and achieving objectives.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Computer Engineering program at Taif University, applicants must:

• Hold a Saudi General Secondary Education Certificate or its equivalent from abroad.
• Be a Saudi citizen at the time of application or of direct Saudi origin from the mother's or father's side, or a foreigner with a valid residence permit at the time of application to the university.
• Not have obtained their secondary education certificate or its equivalent more than five years prior to application, unless exempted by the university council or its delegate.
• Pass any test or personal interview set by the university council or its delegate.
• Be medically fit.
• Obtain approval from their reference to dedicate themselves to study.
• Meet any other conditions set by the university council or its delegate and announced at the time of application.
• Not have been dismissed from the university or any other university due to disciplinary action, unless exempted by the university president or their delegate.
• Not be enrolled in another university inside or outside the Kingdom.
• Not have obtained the academic degree they are applying for.
• It is not permissible to accept a student for two academic degrees at the same time.

Graduation Requirements

The degree offered by the Computer Engineering department is a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. Students are not allowed to graduate unless they have completed all the requirements of the degree and have been approved by the registration office. The EREG monitors students' progress toward completing program requirements, and the academic advisor provides guidance to complete program requirements. Students must follow the university's rules and regulations and complete each course in the curriculum successfully to obtain the degree. Based on Taif University's policy, to be eligible to apply for graduation in computer engineering, students must:

• Complete 160 credits or more with a cumulative GPA of at least 1.75.
• The computer engineering degree requirements consist of:
  • 30 credits from mathematics
  • 13 credits from natural sciences
  • 8 credits from English language (university requirements)
  • 18 credits from Islamic studies and common courses (university requirements)
  • 82 credits from computer engineering
  • 9 credits from computer engineering elective courses

Taif University

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Overview:

Taif University is a public university located in Taif, Saudi Arabia. It is a prominent institution of higher education in the region, known for its commitment to academic excellence and its diverse range of programs.

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Academic Programs:

Taif University offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, including:

Medical Sciences:

Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Applied Medical Sciences, Nursing

Humanities and Education:

Education, Arts

Sharia and Administration:

Sharia and Law, Business Administration

Science and Engineering:

Science, Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Design and Applied Arts

Branches:

Taif University also has branches in Turabah, Rania, and Al-Kharmah, offering a variety of programs at the undergraduate level.

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Other:

Taif University has a strong focus on research and development, with several research centers dedicated to various fields. The university also boasts a central library, a digital library, and a range of online services for students and staff.