MS & PhD Computer Engineering

Program Overview

Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is launching Master of Science (MS) & Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Engineering at COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus from Spring 2023 after seeking NOC from HEC.

The MS & PhD programs in Computer Engineering provides excellence in teaching and research in the relevant disciplines of Computer Engineering. These programs prepare the graduates with a solid foundation for careers in industry, academia, and research organizations. The graduates of these programs will be able to flourish well in the fields of embedded system design and development, IoT, system on chip (SoC), microelectronics, digital design, computer architecture, web design and development, mobile application design and development as well as in industrial automation systems. The programs are designed to equip the prospective students with tools and skills required to contribute significantly in the fields of Computer Engineering.

MS Program Structure

• MS in Computer Engineering includes the following specializations or major areas:
  • Embedded Systems and Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Robotics and Machine Learning
  • Biomedical Signal and Image Processing
  • Networks and Communications
  • Data Engineering and Analytics
• The scholar has to complete a minimum of 30 credit hours for MS degree, out of which he/she has to undertake minimum 24 credit hours of course work and 06 credit hours of MS thesis/Research Project.
• The scholar can register a minimum of 03 credit hours and maximum of 12 credit hours in a semester.
• The scholar can register an alternate elective course from the approved list of elective course of the program in case the failed elective course is not being offered by the respective department.
• The scholar can register for research thesis after completion of 12 credit hours of course work, on the advice of the Supervisor/Supervisory Committee/Graduate Advisory Committee.

PhD Program Structure

• A PhD scholar shall be required to complete 18 credit hours of graduate level coursework. However, the scholar may be given exemption of up to two courses by the Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASAR) on the recommendation of the scholar's supervisory committee.
• The scholar can register a minimum of 03 credit hours and a maximum of 12 credit hours in a semester at PhD level.
• The scholar can register for an alternate elective course from the approved list of elective courses of the program in case the failed elective course is not being offered by the respective department.
• The registration of PhD thesis of 09 credit hours will be after the completion of coursework of PhD.

Admission Criteria

For MS Computer Engineering

1. A 16 years degree in the relevant field from an accredited educational institution with First Division (annual system) or CGPA 2.5/4.0 (semester system).
2. No third division or D grade throughout the academic career.
3. GAT (General) with 50% marks.

For PhD Computer Engineering

1. An MS/MPhil with a Thesis/research project or its equivalent degree with a Thesis/research project in the relevant field from an accredited educational institution with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0 under a semester system or 70% under the conventional system with no third division or D grade throughout the academic career.
2. GRE (subject) as per HEC policy or GAT (subject) with at least 60% marks.

Facilities

Computer Engineering Labs:

• Microprocessor Lab
• Digital System Design Lab
• Embedded Systems Lab
• VLSI Lab
• Computer Architecture Lab
• Digital Logic Design Lab
• Image Processing Lab
• Computer Lab