Computer Science Program

  Saudi Arabia

• Other Cities in Saudi Arabia: 
Jeddah

Description: The Computer Science program prepares students for success in a broad range of computing activities. This preparation emphasizes the scientific, mathematical and engineering-oriented aspects of computing necessary to contribute in information technology at multiple levels. The program in CS offers three tracks, each of which leads to a frontier of computing. The three track areas are:

* Theoretical Computer Science (Theory)
* Computer Systems (Systems)
* Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Highlights: A student seeking a degree in Computer Science must specify one track area as a major. For the M.S. degree, course requirements include four designated Core courses, as well as a minimum of three Immersion courses and one Specialty course from the student's chosen major area. Additional elective coursework to meet the credit requirements for the degree gives students the flexibility to pursue further breadth and/or depth in their program. Each course carries 3 credit hours.

The M.S. degree requirement is 30 credits of courses (generally comprised of 10 courses). Typically, students will take 12 credits (4 courses) per semester in the program, completing the M.S. program in 3 semesters (1.5 years).

Students pursuing a Ph.D. must first satisfy the coursework requirements for the M.S. program, take at least 6 additional credits (for a minimum of 12 courses overall), pass qualifying examinations and pursue original research culminating in a doctoral dissertation. Ph.D. coursework in CS includes diversity requirements in applied and computational mathematics that connect the computer scientist to principal drivers of computer science from other disciplines. Completing the Ph.D. program generally takes 3 additional years beyond the completion of the M.S. program requirements.

Degree Level: Masters Degree

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Saudi Arabia Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)'s Mission Statement: KAUST is being built as an international, graduate research university dedicated to inspiring a new age of scientific achievement in Saudi Arabia, the region and the world.

Year Founded: 2006