Bachelor of Science in Communication Engineering
About This Programme
Telecommunications, wireless systems, networks and signal processing.
Course Highlights
- ABET-accredited engineering degree
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
General Education Requirements
21 credit hours across UAEU general education themes
- Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
- Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
- Artificial Intelligence for Engineering3 credits
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- Sustainable Engineering Principles3 credits
Plus 6 credit hours of general education theme electives across Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Health and Wellness
College of Engineering Requirements
35 credit hours of shared engineering, mathematics and science foundation
- Calculus I3 credits
- Calculus II3 credits
- Calculus III3 credits
- Linear Algebra I3 credits
- Ordinary Differential Equations3 credits
- General Chemistry I3 credits
- Chemistry Lab I for Engineering1 credit
- Probability and Statistics3 credits
- General Physics I3 credits
- General Physics II3 credits
- General Physics Lab I1 credit
- General Physics Lab II1 credit
- Engineering Ethics2 credits
- Engineering Economics3 credits
Communication Engineering Specialization Requirements
62 credit hours of core communication engineering coursework
- Probability and Random Processes3 credits
- Fundamentals of Communication Systems3 credits
- Communication Systems Lab1 credit
- Electromagnetic Waves3 credits
- Digital Communication Systems3 credits
- Data Communications and Networks3 credits
- Data Communications and Networks Lab1 credit
- Digital Signal Processing3 credits
- Digital Signal Processing Lab1 credit
- Electric Circuits I3 credits
- Electric Circuits I Lab1 credit
- Fundamentals of Microelectronic Devices3 credits
- Engineering Electromagnetics3 credits
- Digital Logic Design3 credits
- Digital Logic Design Lab1 credit
- Signals and Systems3 credits
- Electronic Circuits3 credits
- Electronic Circuits Lab1 credit
- Artificial Intelligence Applications in Engineering Laboratory1 credit
- Microprocessors3 credits
- Microprocessors Lab1 credit
- Computer Architecture and Organization3 credits
- Materials Science3 credits
- Computer Programming3 credits
- Design and Critical Thinking in Electrical Engineering3 credits
- Capstone Engineering Design Project3 credits
Internship
2 credit hours of supervised professional practice
- Internship I1 credit
- Internship II1 credit
Communication Engineering Electives
12 credit hours (select 4 courses)
Minimum 132 credit hours to graduate
- Antenna Engineering3 credits
- Wireless Communications3 credits
- Information Theory and Coding3 credits
- Satellite Communications Systems3 credits
- Communication Circuits3 credits
- Special Topics in Communications3 credits
- Control Systems3 credits
- Intelligent Systems3 credits
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.
Careers
Graduates pursue engineering careers across construction, energy, manufacturing, technology and government, or continue to postgraduate study and professional licensure.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by ABET (Engineering Accreditation Commission) and licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 87,813/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Higher Education portal), sit the required tests, and submit attested certificates with Ministry of Education equivalency.