Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a premier coeducational institution in the UAE, renowned for its American-style liberal arts education and diverse international community. It stands as a beacon of academic excellence and research in the Gulf region.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at American University of Sharjah, offered in English in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, sits at the intersection of electrical engineering and computer science, focusing on the design of computing hardware and the software that runs on it. Computer engineering as a discipline covers digital logic and circuit design, computer architecture, embedded systems, microprocessors, and the interaction between hardware and software, alongside programming and software development skills shared with computer science. Students typically study mathematics, physics, and engineering fundamentals in early coursework, then move into subjects such as digital systems design, computer organization, operating systems, and embedded system programming, often completing hands-on laboratory work that involves building and testing hardware and software together. Because computer engineers work on the systems that connect physical devices to software, they are well positioned for roles designing embedded systems, integrated circuits, computer hardware, and firmware, as well as broader software and systems engineering positions. Career paths commonly associated with this degree include hardware engineer, embedded systems engineer, systems integration engineer, and firmware developer, among other technical roles across the electronics and computing industries. The United Arab Emirates has been expanding its technology and electronics sectors as part of broader efforts to diversify its economy, providing relevant local context for computer engineering graduates. Studying in Sharjah within an English-medium engineering program also connects students to international engineering standards and practices, since computer engineering relies on conventions and technologies that are applied consistently across the global electronics and computing industry.