Computer Engineering Department
Mission of Computer Engineering Program:
The Computer Engineering Program seeks to graduate a generation of computer engineers capable of continuous learning, and innovation by providing them with a distinguished education that keeps pace with technical developments in the field of Computer Engineering in a way that suits the accelerating needs of the labor market , industry, and encourage critical thinking, entrepreneurship, leadership, conduct scientific research in the field of specialization, judge engineering systems, and provide solutions that suit modern trends in the fields of Computer Engineering, in addition to provide distinguished community services and achieve sustainable development.
Aims of Computer Engineering Program
- Prepare a graduate capable of applying engineering concepts and skills in data analysis to provide sustainable solutions to societal problems
- Provide distinguished education that keeps pace with technical developments in the field of computer engineering, commensurate with the accelerating needs of the labor market and environmental service.
- Prepare a graduate capable of applying scientific thinking and entrepreneurship methods in the computer engineering specialty
- Provide education that conforms to quality standards to meet the needs of the profession and society and work for sustainable development.
- Cooperate with foreign educational institutions to disseminate and apply knowledge and exchange experiences in order to serve society and effectively use technology and information systems.
- Develop research in the field of computer engineering to meet the needs of industry and the local and international community by providing an environment that supports education and scientific research.
Why study computer engineering (computer)?
Computer engineering is a scientific and applied science that keeps pace with the overwhelming development of technology in all aspects of life. However, Computer engineering is no longer just a university major, but rather has become a competitive advantage for anyone who wants to develop and turn into an innovator in many fields in which computer engineering is involved.
Moreover, computer engineering major is one of the most popular disciplines that is increasing in demand every day in the world, as it brings great benefits to graduates of this major in the labor market, in terms of jobs available worldwide and high remunerations. Therefore, computer engineering is a real investment of time, effort, money and future.
Distinctive Features of the Program Supporting Its Competitive Position:
The Computer Engineering program is distinguished by several features that support its competitive position compared to other programs within the same institution and similar institutions. The key distinctive features are as follows:
- Specialized Academic Entity: The program has a specialized academic entity that teaches unique and specialized courses in Computer Engineering, distinguishing its graduates from those in similar programs. Examples of these courses include: (Electronics, Embedded Computer Security, Intelligent Systems, Introduction To Computer Vision, Introduction To Robotics, Computer Graphics and Visualization, and Digital Image Processing).
- Interactive Teaching Methods: The program relies on interactive learning, research, efficient teamwork, and continuous follow-up, using up-to-date textbooks. This approach ensures that graduates are capable of self-learning and innovation.
- Community Service and Environmental Development: The program focuses on finding scientific solutions to societal problems related to the specialization through community-based research projects.
- Collaborations with Companies and Institutions: The program has agreements and protocols with various companies and institutions for field visits and student training in modern technological fields. Some partners also participate in teaching specialized courses to align the program’s content with market needs and transfer expertise. Examples include: (Ethydco, Sidpec, Egyptian Petrochemicals Company(EPROM), Egypt Experts for Software and Hardware, AMOC, Arab Organization for Industrialization, Alexandria Fertilizers Company, Telecom Egypt, Alexandria Electricity Distribution Company, Lake Company, Enerbek, ASPEC, Runprof LLC.
- International Agreement: The program agrees with the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden (PUA/KTH) to accredit the Computer Engineering program’s bachelor’s degree awarded by Pharos University in Alexandria according to Swedish education quality standards. This agreement has resulted in the exchange of faculty members and students to study some courses at the Royal Institute of Technology.
- Use of Technology: The program uses the Blackboard platform for course management and a hybrid learning system. It also employs the Power Campus Self-Service software system for managing information in academic programs.
- Strategic Location: The college is located in the heart of Pharos University in Alexandria, close to all university services, saving time and effort for all educational process participants. Services include: (Computer Center, Language and Translation Center, Commercial International Bank (CIB), University Printing Press, Medical Clinic, Study Hall, Cafeteria with a food court, Sports fields (football, basketball, volleyball, handball, tennis),Seminar Hall, Theater).
- Continuous Development: The program includes a Center for Educational Development to enhance the skills of faculty members, a Business Incubator, a Career Preparation and Entrepreneurship Center, and an Innovations Club.
- Modern Facilities: The program boasts well-equipped classrooms, lecture halls, and modern laboratories in artificial intelligence and embedded systems.
- Small Class Sizes: The program ensures small class sizes in lectures, exercises, and labs to maximize student benefit through direct and continuous interaction with faculty members and teaching assistants.
- Student Support: There is a committee to monitor and assist struggling students to help them overcome academic difficulties.
- Participation in Scientific Competitions: The program encourages participation in scientific competitions.
- Continuously develops teaching and learning methods.
- Research Focus: The program engages in new research fields aligned with Egypt’s 2030 research strategy, including artificial intelligence applications, deep learning applications, and Internet of Things applications.
- Modern Future Sciences Axis: Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, and Internet of Things.
- Distinctive Research Schools: The program forms research schools with unique patterns and features in networks, robotics, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, intelligent systems, embedded systems, security systems, design, operating systems, medical devices, and computerized medical systems.
The role of computer engineering in developing vital sectors
- Thanks to computer engineering and technical applications, geography is no longer a constraint on sharing and accessing information
- Computer engineering and its innovations made it possible for people to work remotely and ideas came from everywhere
- Computers have made the world a small and connected place by developing the modern digital media world.
- Thanks to the development of computer engineering disciplines and engineers, self-driving cars and high-speed transportations have been created
- Computer engineering provided information systems for hospitals and doctors, which allowed for better treatment and made safer health care.
- In computer engineering, every day there is something new: techniques, programs, discoveries, innovations and creativity. The field of computer engineering is advancing unceasingly, and the life of computer engineers progresses and develops.
- Computer engineers are those who innovate in the digital and technical development industry through various computer programs that cover vital aspects of our lives.
- Computer engineers are the ones who develop a theory, design, develop, and apply software and hardware to the software we use every day.
- Computer engineers are the ones who make our lives easy with everyday innovation by providing solutions to problems that people haven’t thought of yet.
Fields of work in computer engineering after graduation
computer engineering is one of the sectors rich in job opportunities for computer engineers. In the forefront of the important jobs that a computer engineer can work in are:
• Programmer and designer of computer games.
• Website designing and development
• Design and development of mobile applications.
• Design of databases
• Design of control systems
• Designing electronic services and smart systems.
• Embedded Systems Design
• software engineer
• Computer operating systems.
• IT Project Manager.
• IT services support specialist.
• Information Systems Analyst.
• Information technology departments.
• Design and development of computer programs.
• Electronic printing (texts and graphics).
• Security and protection of computer networks and data.
• Work in the field of research and development.
• Specialized computer laboratories.
• Computer-controlled transportation systems.
• Telecommunication sector.
• Computer systems and digital circuits.
• computer networks.
• Medical devices and computerized medical systems.
Prospects of Computer Engineering
Over the coming years people’s dependence on computers and devices will witness a signifiant increase that computer engineers will have many things to do. Further, there will be so many items and devices on the Internet that they will outnumber the population of the Earth. It will also be a challenge for current and future computer engineers; can they cover it all, or will they need thousands of professional graduates to cover the needs of the coming years?. The answer is found in your right decision to be a computer engineer. All horizons are open to you, everything will be digitized and everything in our lives will need the intervention of computer engineers.
