Vision:

The Department of Computer Engineering will be a regional model of excellence for high standard education and a research-intensive department. Our graduates will become leaders in exploring new challenges in Computer Engineering and related areas.

Mission:

The Department of Computer Engineering (CEN) is committed to provide students with a high-quality computer engineering education. It promotes creativity and teamwork in a student-oriented learning environment. The Department of CEN inspires innovative research and participates in leading the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to facilitate the transformation of KSA into a knowledge-based economy.

 

Computer Engineering as a field of academic study:

The first accredited computer engineering degree program in the United States was established at Case Western Reserve University in 1971. As of October 2004, there were 170 ABET-accredited computer engineering programs in the US. As with most engineering disciplines, having sound knowledge of mathematics and sciences is necessary for computer engineers.
Computer engineering is a profession that uses science, technology, and problem-solving skills to design, construct, and maintain products, services, and information systems.

 

Career Opportunities:

The need for highly skilled Computer engineers is growing day after day. Graduates from the CEN program will have various career opportunities in the information systems field and IT industry including, but not limited to the followings:
-    Computer Architect
-    Computer System Engineer
-    Network Engineer

The main objectives of the computer engineering department are:

• To prepare graduates with high-quality education and superior experience in the field of Computer Engineering.
• To develop scientific and applied research.
• To provide training programs for the rehabilitation of engineers and workers in the field of computer engineering.
• To provide consultations and to develop appropriate solutions.

Educational Program Outcomes:

In concordance with ABET requirements for CEN programs, graduates from the CEN department will possess computing skills as well as the ability to:

1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
4. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
5. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
7. An ability to communicate effectively
8. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
9. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
10. A knowledge of contemporary issues
11. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

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Admission

1. The applicant must meet the terms stated in the unified regulations of graduate studies in Saudi Universities.

2.  The applicant must meet the terms stated in the unified regulations of graduate studies at King Saud University.

3. Obtain a bachelor's degree in one of the following: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or other Computing disciplines

4. A minimum GPA required as follows:

   • 3.5 of 5 for Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering

   • 4 of 5 for other specialties

5. A minimum GRE score of 144 in quantitative part (or the equivalent of 75 in Qiyas)

6. A minimum score of  45 in TOFEL-IBT which is equivalent to 

   • 450 TOFEL-PBT
   • 133 TOFEL-CBT
   • 5 IETS
   • 67 STEP

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Study Plan

First Level:
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CEN 521	Advanced Computer Architecture	3 (3+0)
CEN 531	Computer Networks	3 (3+0)
CEN 5xx	Elective Course from List (1)	3 (3+0)
Total		9

 

Second Level:
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CEN 592	Independent Study	2 (2+0)
CEN 543	Digital Signal Processing (1)	3 (3+0)
CEN 591	Seminar in Computer Engineering	1 (1+0)
CEN 5xx	Elective Course from List (2)	3 (3+0)
Total		9

 

Third Level:
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CEN 596	Thesis Proposal Preparation	1 (1+0)
CEN 5xx	Elective Course from List (2)	3 (3+0)
CEN 5xx	Elective Course from List (2)	3 (3+0)
Total		7

 

Fourth Level:
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CEN 600	Thesis	6 (6+0)
Total		6

 

 

 

Compulsory Courses:

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisites
CEN 521	Advanced Computer Architecture	3 (3+0)
CEN 531	Computer Networks	3 (3+0)
CEN 543	Digital Signal Processing (1)	3 (3+0)
CEN 591	Seminar in Computer Engineering	1 (1+0)
CEN 592	Independent Study	2 (2+0)
CEN 596	Thesis Proposal Preparation	1 (1+0)	12 credit hours
CEN 600	Thesis	6 (6+0)	CEN 596
Total		19