Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
About This Programme
Computer hardware and software systems, embedded and digital design.
Course Highlights
- 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.
Year 1
Semester 1 (Fall)
- GEAE101 Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
- MATH105 Calculus I3 credits
- CSBP119 Algorithms and Problem Solving3 credits
- PHYS105 General Physics I3 credits
- CENG110 Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals and Applications3 credits
- CSBP121 Programming Lab I1 credit
- PHYS135 General Physics Lab I1 credit
Year 1
Semester 2 (Spring)
- CENG202 Discrete Mathematics3 credits
- MATH110 Calculus II3 credits
- CSBP219 Object Oriented Programming3 credits
- CENG205 Digital Design & Computer Organization3 credits
- CSBP221 Programming Lab II1 credit
- MATH140 Linear Algebra I3 credits
Year 2
Semester 3 (Fall)
- CENG210 Communication & Networks Fundamentals3 credits
- CENG201 Circuits Fundamentals3 credits
- CENG231 Circuits Lab1 credit
- PHYS110 General Physics II3 credits
- CSBP319 Data Structures3 credits
- GEEM110 Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
Year 2
Semester 4 (Spring)
- MATH275 Ordinary Differential Equations3 credits
- CENG221 Computer Architecture3 credits
- STAT210 Probability and Statistics3 credits
- CSBP315 Operating Systems Fundamentals3 credits
- BIOC100 or CHEM111 - Basic Biology I or General Chemistry I (choose one)3 credits
- PHYS140 General Physics Lab II1 credit
Year 3
Semester 5 (Fall)
- ITBP301 Security Principles & Practice3 credits
- CENG328 Introduction to Embedded Systems3 credits
- CENG329 Introduction to Embedded Systems Lab1 credit
- GESU121 Sustainability3 credits
- CENG320 Signals and Systems I3 credits
- CENG529 Networking Lab1 credit
- General Education elective (Theme 6/7/8/9/10/11)3 credits
Year 3
Semester 6 (Spring)
- CENG324 Digital System Design3 credits
- CENG325 Digital Design Lab1 credit
- CENG340 Autonomous Systems: Fundamentals and Applications3 credits
- CENG341 Autonomous Systems Lab1 credit
- ITBP270 Professional Responsibility in Information Technology2 credits
- Major elective (student choice)3 credits
- General Education elective (Theme 6/7/8/9/10/11)3 credits
Year 4
Semester 7 (Fall)
- SWEB300 Software Engineering Fundamentals3 credits
- ITBP218 Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation in IT3 credits
- ITBP480 Senior Graduation Project I3 credits
- Major elective (student choice)3 credits
- Major elective (student choice)3 credits
Year 4
Semester 8 (Spring)
- ITBP481 Senior Graduation Project II3 credits
- Major elective (student choice)3 credits
- Free elective (student choice)3 credits
- Free elective (student choice)3 credits
Year 5
Semester 9 (Fall)
- ITBP496 Internship6 credits
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in software, cybersecurity, data and IT across government, technology and industry, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
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
Computer Science
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 87,148/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.