Computer Engineering

(BSc, 4 Years)

Duration

4 years

Qualification Awarded

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Level of Qualification

Bachelor Degree (1st Cycle)

Language of Instruction

English

Mode of Study

Full-time or Part-time

Minimum ECTs Credits

240

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Computer Engineering (BSc, 4 Years)

Duration 4 years
Qualification Awarded Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Level of Qualification Bachelor Degree (1st Cycle)
Language of Instruction English
Mode of Study Full-time or Part-time
Minimum ECTS Credits 240

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Profile of the Programme

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering program is intended to qualify students to begin a professional career in the field as Engineering professionals or to pursue further advanced post-graduate studies at the level of Master’s or Doctorate degrees. The major engineering courses of the Bachelor’s program contain, apart from theory and fundamental principles, elements of analysis and design, as well as significant laboratory work.

The program prepares the students to have a fundamental understanding of a broad spectrum of topics in Computer Engineering as well as advanced knowledge and in-depth understanding of at least one of the specialization areas of the field. The program builds upon the basic knowledge of mathematics, physics and computer technology, offering specialized knowledge on the areas of electronic circuits, telecommunications, microprocessors, VLSI, computer networks, embedded systems, databases, software engineering and many more. Students can select elective courses according to their preferences from two thematic areas:

  • Computer Systems and Networks
  • Software Engineering and Applications

During the course of the program, students acquire extensive hands-on laboratory experience in designing hardware and software solutions for challenging real-world problems as well as an interdisciplinary fundamental knowledge for a more fulfilling and rewarding career. Upon completion of the studies, graduates are equipped with independent thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle real-world Computer Engineering problems. They develop their ability to communicate technical ideas effectively through both oral presentations and written reports. Moreover, the program aims in developing well-rounded individuals with knowledge beyond science and engineering including business, and liberal arts. Computer Engineering graduates have advanced software programming and hardware design skills necessary to analyse and design of computer systems and are well prepared for either an entry-level job in the field or further post-graduate studies.

The program is fully accredited by the Ministry of Education. It has also been approved by the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK) and our graduates are in a position to register as licensed Engineers with ETEK.  The program conforms to the undisputable academic guidelines set by international accreditation bodies such as the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in the United States.  It includes a considerable number of major and elective courses of theoretical and applied nature which add to program diversity and contribute to a foundation of a broad range of skills for career positions in academia and industry.

Also, like all programs of study the University of Nicosia, it is certified by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA).

The University of Nicosia is recognized by the Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center (D.O.A.T.A.P.) as equivalent to Greek H.E.I., while the degrees of its graduates have been recognized by D.O.A.T.A.P.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Graduates of Computer Engineering will be able to use the acquired technical knowledge and analytical skills to effectively tackle engineering problems and provide efficient solutions.  Computer Engineers may work in both the government and private sectors. Potential employment opportunities include occupation in:

  • automation companies to program computers and microcontrollers for specific applications;
  • IT companies to analyze user needs and design application-specific computer systems;
  • software development companies as programmers/software engineer;
  • computer hardware companies to design computer architectures and networks;
  • big firms as IT and/or network engineer;
  • telecommunication companies to design and monitor large-scale telecommunication systems;
  • electronics industry to design circuits for a wide range of applications such as mobile phones, electronic gadgets, televisions, cameras, entertainment devices, etc.;
  • companies that design and implement algorithms for the optimization in efficiency and performance of engineering applications;
  • large, multi-national companies as consultants in the fields of telecommunications, semiconductors, electronics, and networks;
  • army, navy, and defense companies;
  • high schools as teachers of technology and computer science;

Access to Further Studies

After completion of the BSc program in Computer Engineering, students may choose to broaden and deepen their academic qualifications and skills by pursuing post-graduate (Master and PhD) studies in the same or related field in Cyprus or overseas.

Academic Admission

The minimum admission requirement to an undergraduate programme of study is a recognized High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) or equivalent internationally recognized qualification(s). Students with a lower HSLC grade than 7.5/10 or 15/20 or equivalent depending on the grading system of the country issuing the HSLC are provided with extra academic guidance and monitoring during the first year of their studies.

English Language Proficiency

The list below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment to the programme of study. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes.

  • TOEFL – 525 and above
  • Computer-based TOEFL – 193 and above
  • Internet-based TOEFL – 80 and above
  • IELTS – 6 and above
  • Cambridge Exams [First Certificate] – B and above
  • Cambridge Exams [Proficiency Certificate] – C and above
  • GCSE English Language “O” Level – C and above
  • Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) – Pass
  • Pearson PTE General – Level 3 and above
  • KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) – Level B2 and above
  • Anglia – Level B2 and above
  • IEB Advances Programme English – Pass
  • Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan – 650 average score for ALL skills and above

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include, amongst others, class participation, homework assignments, laboratory reports, tests, mid-term exam, and semester project.

Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.

The student must complete 240 ECTS and all program requirements.

A minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0 is required. Thus, although a ‘D-’ is a PASS grade, in order to achieve a CPA of 2.0 an average grade of ‘C’ is required.

Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:

  1. Show solid foundation in fundamental areas of mathematics such as differential and integral calculus, linear algebra and discrete mathematics, science including physics and engineering; knowledge of probability and statistics applicable to computer engineering. Ability to apply this knowledge to solve engineering problems;
  2. Prove breadth of knowledge in basic areas of Computer Engineering including electric circuits, digital and analogue electronics, numerical methods, signals and systems, signal processing, microprocessors, computer organization and architecture, data communication and computer networks, programming, systems analysis and design, data structures and operating systems;
  3. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and technical expertise in at least one of the specialized fields of computer systems and networks and software engineering and applications;
  4. Have broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
  5. Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using techniques, skills, creative thinking and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice;
  6. Show advanced knowledge of basic computer and electronic components and their use in analogue and digital circuits and ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs;
  7. Develop and use models for the analysis and design of components and systems and ability to design, conduct and troubleshoot laboratory work involving engineering technology as well as analyze and interpret data;
  8. Apply acquired knowledge and analytical tools to solve engineering problems;
  9. Function on a multi-disciplinary team and to perform in leadership roles;
  10. Expand their knowledge of contemporary issues and understanding of the importance of considering economic, social and ethical factors in engineering design and practice;
  11. Communicate ideas effectively;
  12. Recognize the need for and the ability to engage in life-long learning.

Section: A Major Requirements

ECTS: Min. 140 Max. 140

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
COMP-111 Programming Principles I 6
COMP-113 Programming Principles II 6
COMP-201 Systems Analysis and Design 6
COMP-211 Data Structures 6
COMP-354 Operating Systems 6
ECE-100 Electric Circuits I 6
ECE-101 Electric Circuits I Lab 2
ECE-102 Electric Circuits II 6
ECE-103 Electric Circuits II Lab 2
ECE-110 Digital Systems 6
ECE-111 Digital Systems Lab 2
ECE-113 Software Development Lab I 6
ECE-210 Electronics I 6
ECE-211 Electronics I Lab 2
ECE-212 Electronics II 6
ECE-213 Electronics II Lab 2
ECE-220 Microprocessors 6
ECE-221 Microprocessors Lab 2
ECE-305 Solid-State Electronic Devices 6
ECE-310 Digital Integrated Circuits 6
ECE-322 Computer Organization 6
ECE-324 Data Communication and Computer Networks 6
ECE-331 Signals and Systems I 6
ECE-332 Probability and Random Signals 6
ECE-421 Computer Architecture 6
ECE-493 Senior Year Project 8
ENGR-290 Numerical Methods using MATLAB 6

Section: B Thematic Area: Computer Systems and Networks

ECTS: Min. 30 Max. 36

Notes: Students should take at least three (3) courses from one of the two thematic areas and at least five (5) from all the thematic areas together. Subject to approval, a student may select up to two Electrical Engineering program electives.

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
COMP-417 Parallel and Distributed Computing 6
COMP-431 Computer Security 6
COMP-432 Network Security 6
COMP-470 Internet Technologies 6
COMP-474 Cloud Computing 6
COMP-475 Internet of Things and Wearable Technologies 6
ECE-320 Microprocessor Interfacing 6
ECE-350 Principles of Communications 6
ECE-354 Data Communication Technologies 6
ECE-420 Introduction to VLSI Design 6
ECE-422 Advanced Computer Architecture 6
ECE-425 Computer Aided Design for VLSI 6
ECE-428 Embedded Systems 6
ECE-431 Signals and Systems II 6
ECE-433 Digital Signal Processing 6
ECE-434 Neural Networks and Fuzzy Systems 6
ECE-460 Introduction to Robotics 6
ECE-490C Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering 6
ECE-491C Internship 6

Section: C Thematic Area: Software Engineering and Applications
ECTS: Min. 30 Max. 36

Notes: Students should take at least three (3) courses from one of the two thematic areas and at least five (5) from all the thematic areas together. Subject to approval, a student may select up to two Electrical Engineering program electives.

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
COMP-212 Object-Oriented Programming 6
COMP-213 Visual Programming 6
COMP-244 Machine Learning and Data Mining I 6
COMP-263 Human Computer Interaction 6
COMP-302 Database Management Systems 6
COMP-321 Theory of Computation 6
COMP-340 Big Data 6
COMP-370 Algorithms 6
COMP-387 Blockchain Programming 6
COMP-399 Special Topics in Computer Science 6
COMP-401 Software Engineering 6
COMP-405 Artificial Intelligence 6
COMP-412 Internet Programming 6
COMP-413 Systems Programming 6
COMP-433 Ethical Hacking 6
ECE-491S Internship 6

Section: D Mathematics Requirements
ECTS: Min. 24 Max. 24

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
MATH-101 Discrete Mathematics 6
MATH-195 Calculus I 6
MATH-196 Calculus II 6
MATH-280 Linear Algebra I 6

Section: E Science Electives
ECTS: Min. 16 Max. 24

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
CHEM-106 General Chemistry 8
PHYS-150 General Physics I 8
PHYS-160 General Physics II 8
PHYS-270 General Physics III 8

Section: F Business Electives
ECTS: Min. 6 Max. 12

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
ACCT-110 Accounting I 6
BADM-234 Organizational Behavior 6
ECON-261 Principles of Microeconomics 6
ENGR-300 Engineering Economy 6
ENTR-150 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 6
MGT-281 Introduction to Management 6
MGT-372 Management of Innovation and Technology 6
MIS-465 Business and Management of Games 6
MKTG-291 Marketing 6

Section: G Language Requirements
ECTS: Min. 12 Max. 12

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
BADM-332 Technical Writing and Research 6
ENGL-101 English Composition 6

Section: H Liberal Arts Electives

ECTS: Min. 6 Max. 6

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
COMM-200 Business and Professional Communication 6
ESCI-200 Society and Environment 6
HIST-257 Modern Cypriot History and Politics 6
PHIL-120 Ethics 6
PSY-110 General Psychology I 6
SOC-101 Principles of Sociology 6

Semester 1

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
COMP-111 Programming Principles I 6
ECE-113 Software Development Lab I 6
ECE-110 Digital Systems 6
ENGL-101 English Composition 6
MATH-195 Calculus I 6

Semester 2

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
ECE-100 Electric Circuits I 6
ECE-101 Electric Circuits I Lab 2
ECE-111 Digital Systems Lab 2
PHYS-150 General Physics I 8
COMP-113 Programming Principles II 6
MATH-196 Calculus II 6

Semester 3

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
ECE-102 Electric Circuits II 6
ECE-103 Electric Circuits II Lab 2
ECE-210 Electronics I 6
ECE-211 Electronics I Lab 2
PHYS-160 General Physics II 8
COMP-211 Data Structures 6

Semester 4

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
ECE-212 Electronics II 6
ECE-213 Electronics II Lab 2
ECE-220 Microprocessors 6
ECE-221 Microprocessors Lab 2
MATH-101 Discrete Mathematics 6
MATH-280 Linear Algebra I 6

Semester 5

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
ECE-322 Computer Organization 6
ECE-331 Signals and Systems I 6
ENGR-290 Numerical Methods using MATLAB 6
ECE-310 Digital Integrated Circuits 6
COMP-370 Algorithms 6

Semester 6

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
COMP-201 Systems Analysis and Design 6
COMP-354 Operating Systems 6
ECE-324 Data Communication and Computer Networks 6
ECE-332 Probability and Random Signals 6
COMP-417 Parallel and Distributed Computing 6

Semester 7

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
BADM-332 Technical Writing and Research 6
ECE-493 Senior Year Project 8
MGT-372 Management of Innovation and Technology 6
ECE-420 Introduction to VLSI Design 6
COMP-244 Machine Learning and Data Mining I 6

Semester 8

Course ID Course Title ECTS Credits
ECE-305 Solid-State Electronic Devices 6
ECE-421 Computer Architecture 6
COMP-401 Software Engineering 6
ECE-425 Computer Aided Design for VLSI 6
PSY-110 General Psychology I 6

The above semester breakdown is an indicative one. A few of the courses are electives and can be substituted by others. Students may contact their academic advisor and consult their academic pathway found on this website under “Schools & Programmes”.

Dr Dmitry Apraksin

Head of IT Department
IT Department
Assistant Professor School of Sciences and Engineering
Department of Computer Science

Dr George Chailos

Associate Professor
School of Sciences and Engineering
Department of Computer Science

Dr Charalambos Christou

Associate Professor
School of Sciences and Engineering
Department of Computer Science
Member of the Senate

Professor Marios Christou

Professor
School of Sciences and Engineering
Department of Computer Science

Professor Ioanna Dionysiou

Associate Head of Department
Professor
School of Sciences and Engineering
Department of Computer Science
Member of the Senate

Professor Harald Gjermundrod

Professor
School of Sciences and Engineering
Department of Computer Science

Dr George Gregoriou

Dean of the School of Sciences and Engineering
Associate Professor
School of Sciences and Engineering
Department of Engineering
Member of the Senate

Dr Antonis Hadjiantonis

Associate Professor
School of Sciences and Engineering
Department of Engineering

Professor Ioannis Katakis

Professor
School of Sciences and Engineering
Department of Computer Science

Professor Constandinos Mavromoustakis

Professor
School of Sciences and Engineering
Department of Computer Science

Dr Andreas Michaelides

Associate Professor
School of Sciences and Engineering
Department of Engineering

Dr Stelios Neophytou

Head of Department
Associate Professor
School of Sciences and Engineering
Department of Engineering

Professor Marios Nestoros

Associate Dean
Professor
School of Sciences and Engineering
Department of Engineering

Professor Anastasis Polycarpou

Professor
School of Sciences and Engineering
Department of Engineering

Dr George Portides

Assistant Professor
School of Sciences and Engineering
Department of Computer Science

Professor Philippos Pouyioutas

Rector
Professor
School of Sciences and Engineering
Department of Computer Science
Member of the Council, Member of the Senate

Dr Andreas Savva

Associate Professor
School of Sciences and Engineering
Department of Computer Science

Professor Athena Stassopoulou

Head of Department
Professor
School of Sciences and Engineering
Department of Computer Science

Dr Vasso Stylianou

Associate Professor
School of Sciences and Engineering
Department of Computer Science

Dr Stavroula Christou

Adjunct Faculty

Dr Konstantinos Karasavvas

Adjunct Faculty

Dr Nicholas Loulloudes

Adjunct Faculty

George Tsolakis

Adjunct Faculty

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