Program Overview

The world is rapidly progressing and technology has become an essential part of our lives. Computer Engineering is a field that plays a crucial role in shaping the technology of today and tomorrow. With new innovation emerging every day, pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Engineering can open doors to various opportunities in this exciting field. The MS Computer Engineering of the ECE Department offers a comprehensive and advanced program in Computer Engineering. The Computer Engineering program at ECE Department offers students opportunities to work on cutting-edge research projects, gain experience of addressing the real-world problems in their research and develop a professional network at national as well as international level that expose them to the global careers. Graduate of this program are well-equipped to pursue a variety of career paths in related fields both in Pakistan and around the world.

The primary objective of our graduate programs is to impart education and training to a student in the area of interest for pursuing graduate studies, to inculcate the spirit of learning in the student, and enhance his/her research orientation, critical thinking, research analysis capabilities, hypothesis testing and report writing skills.  The following specializations are being offered in this program:

1. Networks and Communications
2. Robotics and Machine Vision
3. Embedded Systems and Internet of Things (IoT)
4. Data Engineering and Analytics
5. Biomedical Signal and Image Processing

Curriculum

Table: Program Structure of MS Computer Engineering

Minimum Duration
i. Minimum Duration:	2 Years
ii. Minimum No. of Semesters:	4
MS with Thesis Option
	Minimum No. of Courses	Minimum No. of Credit hour
a. No. of Core Courses	2-3	6-9
b. Specialized/ Area Elective course	3-5	9-15
c. Open/Cross Area Elective Courses	1-3	3-9
Total credit hour of course work	08	24
MS Thesis		06
Total Credit hour of the Program		30
MS with Non-Thesis Option
	Minimum No. of Courses	Minimum No. of Credit hour
a. No. of Core Courses	2-3	6-9
b. Specialized/ Area Elective course	3-5	9-15
c. Open/Cross Area Elective Courses	1-3	3-9
d. Extra Courses (in lieu of MS Thesis)	02	06
Total credit hour of course work	10	30
MS Project/Report (non-credit hour)*		0
Total Credit hour of the Program		30
* This is mandatory for the completion of degree requirement.

Entry Requirements

• 16 years degree in the relevant field from an accredited educational institution
• Minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4 (semester system) OR 1st division (annual system)
• No 3rd division throughout the academic career
• NTS GAT General test minimum score of 50

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Scheme of Studies

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Research Opportunities

CUI Islamabad campus offers research opportunities in wireless communication & networks, signal & image processing, medical imaging, power & energy, control & automation, artificial intelligence & machine learning, antenna design, power electronics, electrical machines, FPGA & hardware design.

Career Prospects

Graduates enhance their employability in public and private sector in Pakistan and abroad. Those who choose thesis option can pursue PhD degree around the world.

Scholarships available

Following are the available scholarship opportunities.

1. Invitation of Applications for Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) Master Level Scholarship for the year 2022-23 (Fall - 2022 and Spring - 2023 Intakes Only)
2. USAID Graduate Scholarship
3. Announcement of Qarz-e-Hasna

Contact Information

Incharge Program: Dr. Jawad Mirza, Tenured Associate Professor

Email: jawad_mirza@comsats.edu.pk

Coordinator: Muhammad Naeem

Ext: 051-9049-275