MSc Computer Engineering

MSc Computer Engineering is a 2 years Masters program taught at University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options. After completion of MSc Computer Engineering you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Computer Engineer, Computer Systems Engineer.

Established as department of Computer Science in 1991, its history dates back to the year 1968 when University of Engineering and Technology Lahore established a Computer Center. This center was equipped with a contemporary IBM 1130 third generation computer that batch processed submitted jobs.

The computer was equipped with a disk and a monitor. The center was responsible for planning and teaching courses in Computer Science and Numerical Analysis, which formed an integral part of the curricula for all disciplines of B.Sc. Engineering degree in the university.

The center also offered short term computer courses for other private and public sector organizations. In 1978, it started offering a Masters degree program in Computer Engineering, thus becoming the first center in the country to offer Computer Engdegree. A 4 years degree program leading towards a B.Sc.

(Hons) Computer Science was introduced by the department in 1999 and another 4 years B.Sc. program in Computer Science and Engineering in 2001. For students enrolling from September 2003 onwards, B.Sc programs have been re-named and modified into four years B.Sc. Computer Science and four years B.Sc. Computer Engineering programs.

Ph. D. program in Computer Science was launched in 2002 and seven students have completed their Ph. D. degree in Computer Science to this date.

The minimum requirements for admission in MSc Computer Engineering at University of Engineering and Technology for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Engineering and Technology.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Engineering and Technology as pre-requiste for admission in MSc Computer Engineering.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://ce.uet.edu.pk/index.php/msc-software-engineering/

The following policies are in addition to M.Sc Semester System regulations of the University as given in the prospectus.

1. A minimum of 30 credit hours are required for the completion of the program. Each course corresponds to three credit hours and the M.Sc. thesis corresponds to 6 credit hours. As such, a student is required to complete 8 courses and one thesis.
2. A set of four core courses are compulsory for each student enrolled in the program. A newly admitted student is advised to register, preferably, in all the four courses during the first semester (starting September-October).
3. The M.Sc CS students are required to study at least two courses in their area of specialization. The remaining two may be selected from other specializations. The students are advised to complete these specialization courses in two or more semesters after the completion of core courses in the first semester.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Computer Engineer
• Computer Systems Engineer

6 fully funded scholarships are listed for Pakistan. See Pakistan scholarships.