An ABET-accredited degree bridging hardware and software — digital systems, embedded computing, networks and computer architecture — with a summer internship and a two-semester senior project. Prepares graduates for technology, telecoms and research careers.
Blends hardware and software through lecture courses plus digital-systems, electronics and computer-systems engineering labs, a required 8-week summer internship (NGN 397), and a two-semester senior design project (COE 490/491).
A mathematics placement test determines direct entry to Calculus I.
Computer engineers design and build computing hardware and software systems — embedded and cyber-physical systems, IoT, computer networks, digital hardware and electronics — across technology, telecom, semiconductor and defence sectors.
Licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC), reaffirmed through 2030.
Award
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; also Spring & Summer intakes)
Typical Offer
~85% secondary average + IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80; strong maths & physics; SAT/EmSAT Math for American-curriculum applicants
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Computer engineering
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
AED 110,876/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu. A non-refundable application fee of AED 400 + 5% VAT applies, and a AED 5,000 seat-reservation deposit confirms your place. AUS offers extensive merit, need-based and athletic scholarships.