PhD in Computer Engineering

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

Requirements

Program Structure

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PhD in Computer Engineering
Institution
King Saud University
Location
Saudi Arabia
Total Tuition
$ 32009
Intakes
September
Application deadline
January
Application Fee
133
Program Description

The Ph.D. program in Computer Engineering contributes to providing graduate studies and advanced research in the fields of computer engineering, thereby helping to prepare qualified researchers and faculty members in the field of computer engineering.

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Hosting Institution

King Saud University
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Learning Outcomes

Graduates are expected to achieve advanced competencies in technical, research, and professional domains:
  • Knowledge & Application: Ability to apply advanced principles of mathematics, science, and engineering to solve complex research problems.
  • Experimental Design: Competence in designing and conducting experiments, as well as analyzing and interpreting sophisticated data sets.
  • Problem Formulation: Ability to accurately identify, formulate, and solve high-level engineering problems.
  • Innovative Research: Capability to perform independent and original research that contributes to global scientific advancement.
  • Communication & Collaboration: Proficiency in oral and written communication for publishing scientific papers and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ethical Responsibility: Deep understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities in scientific inquiry and engineering practice.

Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements enumerated in the Unified Law Organizing Graduate Studies at Saudi Universities, the department has the following additional requirements:

  1. BSc from King Saud University or its equivalent in one of the following majors: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer related disciplines.
  2. MSc from King Saud University or its equivalent in one of the following majors: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer related disciplines.
  3. A minimum of (4 out 5) GPA or it’s equivalent.
  4. Obtain a grade of at least (75) in the Quantitative part of Qiyas Exam or at least (144) in the quantitative part of the GRE.
  5. A minimum of (61) in the TOEFL-IBT exam or its equivalent.

Program Structure

First Year – First Semester

Code Course Name Credit Hours Co-/Pre-requisites
— — General Course from List (1) 3 —
CEN 6– Core Course (1) from List (2) 3 —
CEN 6– Core Course (2) from List (2) 3 —
Sub Total 9


First Year – Second Semester

Code Course Name Credit Hours Co-/Pre-requisites
CEN 601 Engineering Stochastic Processes and Its Applications 3 —
— — Elective Course (1) from List (3) 3 —
— — Elective Course (2) from List (3) 3 —
Sub Total 9


Second Year – First Semester

Code Course Name Credit Hours Co-/Pre-requisites
CEN 696 Independent Research Study I 2 —
— — Elective Course (3) from List (3) 3 —
CEN 699 Thesis Proposal Preparation 1 —
Sub Total 6


Second Year – Second Semester

Code Course Name Credit Hours Co-/Pre-requisites
CEN 697 Independent Research Study II 2 —
Sub Total 2


Third Year – First Semester

Code Course Name Credit Hours Co-/Pre-requisites
COMP 700 Comprehensive Exam 0 —
Sub Total 0


Third Year – Second Semester

Code Course Name Credit Hours Co-/Pre-requisites
CEN 700 Thesis (24) Credit Hours CEN 699, COMP 700

Total: (26) credit hours + (24) credit hours for the thesis

Courses

Compulsory Courses

Code Course Name Credit Hours
CEN 601 Engineering Stochastic Processes and Its Applications 3
CEN 696 Independent Research Study I 2
CEN 697 Independent Research Study II 2
CEN 700 Thesis 24


List (1): General Courses

Code Course Name Credit Hours
MATH 505 Numerical Linear Algebra 3
MATH 507 Advanced Operations Research 3
STAT 503 Probability and Mathematical Statistics 3


List (2): Core Courses

Code Course Name Credit Hours
CEN 628 Advanced Parallel Computing 3
CEN 629 Fault-Tolerant Systems 3
CEN 633 Network Design and Algorithms 3
CEN 635 Telecommunication Networks: Protocols and Performance Analysis 3
CEN 645 Speech and Video Signal Processing 3
CEN 647 Pattern Recognition 3


List (3): Elective Courses

Code Course Name Credit Hours
CEN 611 Design of CAD Tools 3
CEN 632 Graphs and Network Flows: Theory and Applications 3
CEN 634 Personal Communication Systems 3
CEN 636 Optical Networks 3
CEN 637 Sensor Networks 3
CEN 638 Wireless and Multimedia Networks 3
CEN 639 High-Performance Interconnection Networks 3
CEN 651 Nanorobotics 3
CEN 691 Advanced Topics in Computer Engineering 3
CSC 612 Analysis and Design of Algorithms 3
CSC 619 Selected Topics in Computer Security 3
CSC 662 Artificial Intelligence 3
CSC 663 Machine Learning 3
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Program Overview
Study Format
On-campus
Program Level
Doctorate (PhD)
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
Full-time
Duration By Months
36
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Contact Admission
King Saud University
Phone Number
+966114696666
Email
ccis@ksu.edu.sa

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