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BSc in Computer Engineering – Artificial Intelligence

3.5 Years
128 hours Credit Hours
English
Fall & Spring

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering in Artificial Intelligence equips students with the knowledge and technical expertise to design intelligent software and hardware systems that emulate human cognitive functions and solve complex real-world challenges. The program combines a strong foundation in computer engineering with advanced studies in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Audio and Image Processing, and Database Management Systems. Through hands-on projects, industry-relevant applications, and emerging technologies, students develop the skills needed to analyze large-scale data, create intelligent solutions, and drive innovation across diverse industries in the digital economy.

Admission Requirements

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High school score 80% or above in English or pass the UD EPT High school score 80% or above in Math & Physics in addition to Biology or Chemistry

Who Is This Program For?

This program is designed for students who are passionate about technology, innovation, and solving complex problems using intelligent systems. It is ideal for individuals who enjoy mathematics, programming, data analysis, and emerging technologies, and who aspire to develop the next generation of AI-powered applications and smart systems. Whether your goal is to build intelligent software, design advanced hardware solutions, analyze large-scale data, or contribute to breakthroughs in fields such as healthcare, finance, robotics, and smart cities, this program provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities in the UAE

The UAE is rapidly becoming a regional hub for Artificial Intelligence, smart technologies, and digital transformation, creating strong demand for AI and computer engineering professionals across both the public and private sectors. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering in Artificial Intelligence can pursue careers such as:
  • Artificial Intelligence Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Computer Vision Engineer
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP) Engineer
  • Robotics Engineer
  • AI Solutions Architect
  • Software Engineer (AI Applications)
  • Data Engineer
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Intelligent Systems Developer
  • AI Research Engineer
Career opportunities are available across key sectors in the UAE, including government and smart city initiatives, banking and financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, logistics, cybersecurity, energy, aviation, and technology consulting. Graduates may work with leading organizations such as Microsoft, Google, IBM, Oracle, Emirates, Etisalat by e&, du, and government entities driving the UAE's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. With the UAE's continued investment in AI, automation, and digital innovation, graduates are well-positioned to contribute to the development of intelligent technologies that support the nation's vision for a knowledge-based economy.

Study Plan

Year 1
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Year 2
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Year 3
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Year 4
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Concentration Core Requirements (Artificial Intelligence)
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GUCR Elective Course List
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Year 1
Semester 1  
S. No Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
1 ENGL 100 English 1 IELTS 5.0 None 3
2 EMTH 100 Calculus 1 for Engineering None None 3
3 GPHY 110 Physics I for Engineering None None 3
GPHY-L 110 Physics I for Engineering Lab None GPHY 110 1
4 GECE 100 General Chemistry 1 None None 3
5 ENIN 100 Engineering Innovation None None 3
Semester Credits 16
Accumulated Credits 16
Semester 2
S. No Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
1 ENGL 105 English 2 ENGL 110/ENGL 100 None 3
2 EMTH 150 Calculus 2 for Engineering EMTH 100 None 3
3 GPHY 160 Physics II for Engineering GPHY 110, GPHY-L 110 None 3
GPHY-L 160 Physics II for Engineering Lab GPHY 110, GPHY-L 110 GPHY 160 1
4 ENAP 150 Computer Algorithms & Programing None None 3
5 GEST 100 Emirati Studies ENGL 100 / ENGL 110 None 3
Semester Credits 16
Accumulated Credits 32
Year 2
Semester 3  
S. No Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
1 ENAP 210 Object Oriented Programming ENAP 150 None 3
ENAP-L 210 Object Oriented Programming Lab ENAP 150 ENAP 210 1
2 EMTH 250 Advanced Math I EMTH 150 None 3
EMTH-L 250 Advanced Math I Lab EMTH 150 EMTH 150 1
3 ENDD 210 Digital Logic Design ENAP 150 None 3
ENDD-L 210 Digital Logic Design Lab ENAP 150 ENDD 210 1
4 ENEC 210 Electric Circuits I EMTH 150, GPHY 160, GPHY-L 160 None 3
ENEC-L 210 Electric Circuits I Lab EMTH 150, GPHY 160, GPHY-L 160 ENEC 210 1
Semester Credits 16
Accumulated Credits 48
Semester 4  
S. No Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
1 EMTH 210 Discrete Mathematics EMTH 150 & ENAP 150 None 3
2 EMTH 260 Advanced Math II EMTH 250, EMTH-L 250 None 3
3 GCMM 205 Communication & Negotiation Skills ENGL 120/ ENGL 105 None 3
4 ENEL 260 Electronics I ENEC 210, ENEC-L 210 None 3
ENEL-L 260 Electronics I Lab ENEC 210, ENEC-L 210 ENEC 260 1
5 GUCR Elective 2* 3
Semester Credits 16
Accumulated Credits 64
Year 3
Semester 5  
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
1 GIEC 105 Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Career Planning ENGL 110 /ENGL 100 None 3
2 ENSS 300 Signals & Systems EMTH 260 None 3
3 ENPR 300 Probability & Random Processes EMTH150 None 3
4 ENMP 310 Microprocessors ENDD 210, ENDD-L 210 None 3
ENMP-L 310 Microprocessors Lab ENDD 210, ENDD-L 210 ENMP 310 1
5 ITGN 240 Data Structure & Algorithms ENAP 210, ENAP-L 210 None 3
Semester Credits 16
Accumulated Credits 80
Semester 6
S. No Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
1 EECE 324 Software Engineering ENAP 210, ENAP-L 210 None 3
2 ENES 400 Embedded Systems ENMP 310, ENMP-L 310 None 3
3 ENCE 321 Computer Architecture ENDD 210, ENDD-L 210 None 3
4 ENCE 322 Operating Systems ITGN 240 None 3
5 ELCE 400 Artificial Intelligence ENAP 150 None 3
Semester Credits 15
Accumulated Credits 95
Summer
S. No Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
1 ENEE 300 Engineering Economics EMTH 100 None 3
Semester Credits 3
Accumulated Credits 98
Year 4
Semester 7
S. No Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
1 CECN 400 Communication Networks ENAP 150 None 3
2 Technical Elective 1 / Concentration Core Requirement 1 ** None 3
3 ENIN 410 or ENIN 470 Graduate Trainee (GT) / Learn Earn And Progress (LEAP) Program or Industrial Project (for working students) 16 weeks ≥90 Credits None 6
4 ENPR 401 Graduation Project -1 ≥ 90 CH None 3
Semester Credits 15
Accumulated Credits 113
 
Semester 8
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
1 Technical Elective 2 / Concentration Core Requirement 2 ** 3
2 Technical Elective 3 / Concentration Core Requirement 3 ** 3
3 Technical Elective 4 / Concentration Core Requirement 4 ** 3
4 Technical Elective 5 / Concentration Core Requirement 5 ** 3
5 ENPR 402 Graduation Project -2 ENPR 401 None 3
Semester Credits 15
Accumulated Credits 128
Concentration Core Requirements (Artificial Intelligence)
S. No Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
1 ENAI 400 Audio and Image Processing ENSS 300 None 3
2 EETE 438 Database Management Systems ENAP 210, ENAP-L 210 None 3
3 ENCE 480 Machine Learning ELCE 400 None 3
4 ENCE 481 Deep Learning ELCE 400 None 3
5 ENCE 482 Natural Language Processing ELCE 400 None 3
GUCR Elective Course List
Select any 1 courses (3 CH) from below
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
1 GSOC 100 Sociology and Society ENGL 100/ ENGL 110 None 3
2 GHSO 100 Health and Society None ENGL 100 OR ENGL 110 3
3 GSUS 200 Sustainability ENGL 100/ ENGL 110 None 3
4 GPSY 100 Psychology and Society ENGL 100/ ENGL 110 None 3
5 GCHI 100 Chinese 1 None 3
6 GABU 100 Arabic for Business None 3
7 GISL 100/105 Islamic Thought None None 3
 

Year 1

Semester 1  
S. No Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
1 ENGL 100 English 1 IELTS 5.0 None 3
2 EMTH 100 Calculus 1 for Engineering None None 3
3 GPHY 110 Physics I for Engineering None None 3
GPHY-L 110 Physics I for Engineering Lab None GPHY 110 1
4 GECE 100 General Chemistry 1 None None 3
5 ENIN 100 Engineering Innovation None None 3
Semester Credits 16
Accumulated Credits 16
Semester 2
S. No Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
1 ENGL 105 English 2 ENGL 110/ENGL 100 None 3
2 EMTH 150 Calculus 2 for Engineering EMTH 100 None 3
3 GPHY 160 Physics II for Engineering GPHY 110, GPHY-L 110 None 3
GPHY-L 160 Physics II for Engineering Lab GPHY 110, GPHY-L 110 GPHY 160 1
4 ENAP 150 Computer Algorithms & Programing None None 3
5 GEST 100 Emirati Studies ENGL 100 / ENGL 110 None 3
Semester Credits 16
Accumulated Credits 32

Year 2

Semester 3  
S. No Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
1 ENAP 210 Object Oriented Programming ENAP 150 None 3
ENAP-L 210 Object Oriented Programming Lab ENAP 150 ENAP 210 1
2 EMTH 250 Advanced Math I EMTH 150 None 3
EMTH-L 250 Advanced Math I Lab EMTH 150 EMTH 150 1
3 ENDD 210 Digital Logic Design ENAP 150 None 3
ENDD-L 210 Digital Logic Design Lab ENAP 150 ENDD 210 1
4 ENEC 210 Electric Circuits I EMTH 150, GPHY 160, GPHY-L 160 None 3
ENEC-L 210 Electric Circuits I Lab EMTH 150, GPHY 160, GPHY-L 160 ENEC 210 1
Semester Credits 16
Accumulated Credits 48
Semester 4  
S. No Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
1 EMTH 210 Discrete Mathematics EMTH 150 & ENAP 150 None 3
2 EMTH 260 Advanced Math II EMTH 250, EMTH-L 250 None 3
3 GCMM 205 Communication & Negotiation Skills ENGL 120/ ENGL 105 None 3
4 ENEL 260 Electronics I ENEC 210, ENEC-L 210 None 3
ENEL-L 260 Electronics I Lab ENEC 210, ENEC-L 210 ENEC 260 1
5 GUCR Elective 2* 3
Semester Credits 16
Accumulated Credits 64

Year 3

Semester 5  
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
1 GIEC 105 Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Career Planning ENGL 110 /ENGL 100 None 3
2 ENSS 300 Signals & Systems EMTH 260 None 3
3 ENPR 300 Probability & Random Processes EMTH150 None 3
4 ENMP 310 Microprocessors ENDD 210, ENDD-L 210 None 3
ENMP-L 310 Microprocessors Lab ENDD 210, ENDD-L 210 ENMP 310 1
5 ITGN 240 Data Structure & Algorithms ENAP 210, ENAP-L 210 None 3
Semester Credits 16
Accumulated Credits 80
Semester 6
S. No Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
1 EECE 324 Software Engineering ENAP 210, ENAP-L 210 None 3
2 ENES 400 Embedded Systems ENMP 310, ENMP-L 310 None 3
3 ENCE 321 Computer Architecture ENDD 210, ENDD-L 210 None 3
4 ENCE 322 Operating Systems ITGN 240 None 3
5 ELCE 400 Artificial Intelligence ENAP 150 None 3
Semester Credits 15
Accumulated Credits 95
Summer
S. No Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
1 ENEE 300 Engineering Economics EMTH 100 None 3
Semester Credits 3
Accumulated Credits 98

Year 4

Semester 7
S. No Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
1 CECN 400 Communication Networks ENAP 150 None 3
2 Technical Elective 1 / Concentration Core Requirement 1 ** None 3
3 ENIN 410 or ENIN 470 Graduate Trainee (GT) / Learn Earn And Progress (LEAP) Program or Industrial Project (for working students) 16 weeks ≥90 Credits None 6
4 ENPR 401 Graduation Project -1 ≥ 90 CH None 3
Semester Credits 15
Accumulated Credits 113
 
Semester 8
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
1 Technical Elective 2 / Concentration Core Requirement 2 ** 3
2 Technical Elective 3 / Concentration Core Requirement 3 ** 3
3 Technical Elective 4 / Concentration Core Requirement 4 ** 3
4 Technical Elective 5 / Concentration Core Requirement 5 ** 3
5 ENPR 402 Graduation Project -2 ENPR 401 None 3
Semester Credits 15
Accumulated Credits 128

Concentration Core Requirements (Artificial Intelligence)

S. No Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
1 ENAI 400 Audio and Image Processing ENSS 300 None 3
2 EETE 438 Database Management Systems ENAP 210, ENAP-L 210 None 3
3 ENCE 480 Machine Learning ELCE 400 None 3
4 ENCE 481 Deep Learning ELCE 400 None 3
5 ENCE 482 Natural Language Processing ELCE 400 None 3

GUCR Elective Course List

Select any 1 courses (3 CH) from below
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Co-requisite C.H.
1 GSOC 100 Sociology and Society ENGL 100/ ENGL 110 None 3
2 GHSO 100 Health and Society None ENGL 100 OR ENGL 110 3
3 GSUS 200 Sustainability ENGL 100/ ENGL 110 None 3
4 GPSY 100 Psychology and Society ENGL 100/ ENGL 110 None 3
5 GCHI 100 Chinese 1 None 3
6 GABU 100 Arabic for Business None 3
7 GISL 100/105 Islamic Thought None None 3
 

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