Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

University of Sharjah offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, taught in English. Computer engineering combines principles from electrical engineering and computer science, focusing on the design of both computer hardware and the software that runs on it. Undergraduate coursework typically covers digital logic design, computer architecture, embedded systems, microprocessors, operating systems, programming and software engineering, alongside foundational courses in circuits, electronics and mathematics. Students learn to design and build hardware systems, program embedded devices, and understand how hardware and software components interact within larger computing systems, from consumer electronics to industrial control systems. Laboratory work is typically a significant part of the curriculum, giving students hands-on experience with circuit design, microcontroller programming and hardware testing alongside more theoretical coursework in algorithms and computer theory. Many programs also introduce topics such as computer networks, digital signal processing and the fundamentals of robotics or automation, reflecting the range of hardware-software systems computer engineers work with in practice. Graduates of computer engineering programs pursue careers as hardware engineers, embedded systems engineers, network engineers, systems integration specialists and firmware developers, working across telecommunications, electronics manufacturing, automotive, aerospace and technology sectors. Others continue to postgraduate study in computer engineering, electrical engineering or computer science. As industries across the United Arab Emirates increasingly rely on connected devices, automation and embedded technology, computer engineering graduates are positioned to work on the physical systems underlying much of this infrastructure, from Sharjah's growing technology sector to broader regional industry. The program is offered through the engineering faculty at the University of Sharjah.