Bachelor of Computer Science

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About This Programme

A broad computing degree covering programming, software engineering, algorithms, and systems. Three years (Advanced Entry) or four with an Integrated Freshman Year, awarded by UOW Australia.

Course Highlights

ACS-accredited (Australian Computer Society).
Programming, algorithms, databases, networks and security.
Major-project capstone (12 cp); option to elect an AI, Cyber Security or Game major.
Degree awarded by the University of Wollongong, Australia.

What You'll Study

Delivered on the Dubai Knowledge Park campus (6 credit points per subject; 90 cp core + 12 cp capstone + 42 cp electives).

Year 1 (Core)

Programming Fundamentals with Python6 credits
System Analysis6 credits
Data Management & Security6 credits
Object Oriented Design and Programming6 credits
Computing and Cyber Security Fundamentals6 credits
Networks and Communications6 credits
Introduction to Web Technology6 credits

Year 2 (Core)

Algorithms and Data Structures6 credits
IT Project Management6 credits
Human Computer Interaction6 credits
Database Systems6 credits
Advanced / Java Programming6 credits
Mathematics for Computing6 credits

Year 3 (Core)

Software Development Methodologies6 credits
Project (Capstone)12 credits
Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship6 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: High-school completion with curriculum-specific grades. Advanced Entry (3-year) or Direct Entry (4-year). Includes 6 cp of Emirati Studies.

English: IELTS Academic 6.0 for 3-year Advanced Entry; IELTS 5.0 for 4-year Direct Entry.

Fee is AED 63,449 per year (VAT inclusive).

Careers

Graduates become app developers, cloud architects, video-games developers, cyber security specialists, systems analysts, cryptographers and big-data architects.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education (CAA) and KHDA-licensed; conferred by the University of Wollongong (Australia). ACS-accredited (Australian Computer Society).

Professional exemptions

ACS (Australian Computer Society) accreditation

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Computer Science

Start Date

September 2026 (also January & April intakes)

Typical Offer

High-school completion; IELTS 6.0 (3-yr) / 5.0 (4-yr)

Duration

3 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Computer Science

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

General

Tuition Fee

AED 63,449/yr

Apply online at uowdubai.ac.ae. Scholarships and merit awards are available.

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Next intakes

JanSep

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