Program Overview
The Computer Science at KAUST: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Computer Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Saudi Arabia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- CS 140 Systems Programming (Lubomir Bic)
- CS 161 Theory of Computer Science (Malek Smaoui)
- CS 260 Design and Analysis of Algorithms (Mikhail Moshkov)
- CS 229 Machine Learning (Xiangliang Zhang)
- CS 244 Computer Networks (Basem Shihada)
- CS 320 Probabilistic Graphical Models (Xin Gao)
- CS 321 Application of AI in Bioinfomatics (Vladimir Bajic)
- CS 341 Advanced Topics in Data Management (Panagiotis Kalnis)
- CS 344 Advanced Topics in Computer Networks: Software Defined Networking (Basem Shihada)
- CS 390D Special Topics (1): Comp. Imaging & Display (Wolfgang Heidrich)
- CS 390E Special Topics (2): Geometry Processing (Peter Wonka)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- KAUST requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 on the IBT (Internet Based Test) or 6.0 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The KAUST admissions code is 4107.\xc2\xa0
- Only official TOEFL or IELTS scores will be accepted. TOEFL or IELTS scores for tests administered by an educational institution for admission to that particular institution are not acceptable.
- A TOEFL or IELTS score is not required if the applicant received a degree from an accredited institution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.KAUST does not require the GRE exam for admission. However, we strongly encourage students to take the GRE general test.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2011-04-18
About KAUST: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
KAUST: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2011-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months