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College of Computing and Mathematical Sciences

One of the main pillars of Abu Dhabi’s social, political, and economic future is a sustainable knowledge-based economy, as outlined in the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030. The overarching purpose of the College of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at the Khalifa University of Science and Technology is to work towards this vision by advancing the discovery of new knowledge, its dissemination, and exploitation.

 

The objective of the College of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Khalifa University of Science and Technology is the development, teaching and exploitation of new knowledge, leading to the harmonic synergy between human talent and machine intelligence outlined in the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030. The College aims to help boosting the economic development of Abu Dhabi and of the region, providing the strong conceptual foundations, the innovative ideas and the talent pool that local industries need to grow in highly competitive areas such as intelligent devices, human-machine assistive collaboration, mobile networks and complex systems management.

The College of Computing and Mathematical Sciences is a highly interconnected community of top scholars, students and staff who are dedicated to deliver innovation and research-driven education in the key disciplines underlying the digital transformation, for the ultimate benefit of human society. The College is actively involved in supporting UAE national initiatives of talent pool development in all types of digital skills.

 

College Mission

The College of Computing and Mathematical Sciences serves the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the UAE, and the world by providing students with an advanced education based on the paradigm of research-driven learning, empowering them to become the leaders in the evolution of computer science and digital technology. The College contributes to the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 by conducting cutting edge fundamental, interdisciplinary and translational research in all strategic areas of computing and mathematical sciences.

College Vision

To be a global leading center of excellence in research, education and knowledge transfer in computing and mathematical sciences, acting as a booster for technology development and talent build-up in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the UAE.

  • We strive to be excellent in all we do within the collegial environment.
  • We carry out our duties with full responsibility and accountability.
  • We adhere to, and enact the principles of scientific integrity, fairness and transparency.
  • We develop a community of common intents and principles, within the University and the entire society, with the aim of serving humankind.

College Undergraduate Degree Programs

The undergraduate degree programs offered by the College of Computing and Mathematical Sciences are:

  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Robotics & AI Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science

 

The length of the undergraduate Computer Engineering program is 130 credits. These credits include 48 credits of University General Education Requirements, 17 of College Requirements, 50 credits of Core Requirements, and 15 credits Technical Electives Requirements. In Computer Science, the 130 credits include 48 University General Education Requirements, 20 credits of College Requirements, 44 credits Core Requirements, and 18 credits Technical Electives Requirements. The normal length of the BSc in Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science program is 123 credits, comprising 48 credits of University General Education Requirements and 75 credits of specific Mathematics Major Requirements. 

College Undergraduate Minors

The College of Computing and Mathematical Sciences offered the following concentrations:

  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Engineering (with optional concentration in Software Systems)
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science (with optional concentrations in Artificial Intelligence or Cybersecurity)
  • Mathematics of Financial Data and Decisions or Mathematics of Life Sciences
  • Minor in Mathematics

 

Students in Computer Engineering and Computer Science programs are required to spend 16 weeks in an approved internship program. Students in the Mathematics program are required to spend 8 weeks in an approved internship program. The internship provides students with practical, on-the-job experience, which allows them to integrate theory with “real world” scenarios.