B.E. in Computer | Kathmandu University

Computer engineering is the study of computer related devices. It is the study of communication system, hardware system, and devices. It is based on the process of applying traditional electrical engineering and mathematics; and applies them in designing computer and other devices with computer programming.

BE in computer is a four year, 8 semester course of Kathmandu University, School of Engineering under the department of Computer Science and Engineering. The course is of 143 credit hours in total. There are different subjects ranging from general subjects to core engineering subjects, technical subjects to non-technical subjects. Seventh and eighth semester consist elective subjects. There is internship of 6 credit hours in last semester for giving practical touch to the course. The computer engineering is the integration of wide range of engineering. Students should study mechanical engineering and electronics engineering in second and third semester respectively. The course intends to familiarize students with current practices and trends in the field of computer engineering. In the four year time duration students will get to learn different subjects like Digital Signal Processing, artificial intelligence, System analysis and design, etc. These subject helps students to be capable of understanding the essence of computer science and makes them able to work in various related field.

Kathmandu University provides computer engineering degree in both bachelor and master level. Kathmandu University provides quality education to students to meet the needs and demands of IT sector.

Duration and price

The cost for 4 year program at Kathmandu University is about NRs. 4, 95,000. Student should provide some percentage of the total amount at the time of admission.

List of B.E. in Computer Colleges

Below is the list of colleges for B.E. in Computer program under Kathmandu University in Nepal.

Kathmandu University-School of Science | 977-11-661399 , Kathmandu
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Objectives of B.E. in Computer

The main objectives of BE in computer are as follows:

To help students gain the knowledge related to computer science and also make them efficient in analyzing and interpreting data, design and conduct related experiments.
To make students capable of designing a system, working in various components related to hardware and software by understanding the power of computers and its influence in the society.
To make students well acquainted and skillful in using various modern tools, equipment and techniques in solving computer engineering problems and help the country progress in this field.
To motivate students in engaging in the long term career development and pursing further study.

Admission Requirements in B.E. in Computer

Eligibility:

The aspirants need to pass I. SC. or 10+2 or A-Level or equivalent with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science for getting admission.

Entrance exam:

The School replaced Paper Based Test (PBT) with Computer Based Test (CBT) in 2014 called KUCAT- CBT
Time Duration: 2 hours, 120 Multiple Choice Questions
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Math.
40 multiple choice questions in each section. CBT scores range from 0 to 2220. The score of 528 is pass marks in KUCAT-CBT.
A candidate should at least get this score for being eligible to be get admission.

B.E. in Computer Syllabus

First Semester

MATH 101: Calculus and Linear Algebra
PHYS 101: General Physics
CHEM 101: General Chemistry
COMP 103: Structured Programming
EEEG 101: Basic Electrical
ENGG 101: Engineering Project
EDRG 101: Engineering Drawing
ENGT 101: Communication Skill

Second Semester

MATH 104: Advanced Calculus
PHYS 102: General Physics II
MEEG 101: Mechanical Engineering
ENGG 103: Lab Works
COMP 116: Object Oriented Programming
ENVE 101: Introduction to Environment Engineering
ENGG 102: Engineering Project
EDRG 102: Engineering Drawing II
ENGT 102: Communication Skills II

Third Semester

MATH 208: Statistics and Probability
MCSC 201: Discrete Mathematics
EEEG 211: Electronic Engineering
COMP 202: Data Structures and Algorithms
EEEG 202: Digital Logic
COMP 206: Computer Project I
COMP 208: Lab Works

Fourth Semester

MATH 207: Differential Equation and C.V.
MCSC 202: Numerical Methods
COMP 232: Database Management System
COMP 204: Communication and Networking
COMP 231: Microprocessors and Assembly Language
COMP 207: Computer Project II

Fifth Semester

COEG 304: Instrumentation and Control
MGTS 301: Engineering Economics
COMP 301: Principles of Programming Languages
COMP 307: Operating Systems
COMP 315: Computer Architecture & Organization
COMP 303: Combined Engineering Project
COMP 310: Lab Works

Sixth Semester

COMP 304: Operations Research
COMP 302: System Analysis and Design
COMP 306: Embedded Systems
COMP 342: Computer Graphics
COMP 314: Algorithm and Complexity
COMP 341: Human Computer Interaction
COMP 308: Combined Engineering Project

Seventh Semester

COMP 401: Software Engineering
COMP 407: Digital Signal Processing
MGTS 403: Engineering Management
COMP 409: Compiler Design
COMP 472: Artificial Intelligence
: Elective I

Eighth Semester

MGTS 402: Entrepreneurship Development
: Elective II
COMP 408: Internship

Scope and Career Prospects

There are numerous career prospects and bundles of opportunities for professional development in the field of computer engineering for the undergraduates. Computers have become the integral part of our life so the expert professionals working in this sector are required for facilitating the people and solving their problems. The undergraduates can pursue careers in various positions as per their qualification in Software and Hardware Industries. Engineers can work in Research and Development sectors because invention and innovation are happening at faster pace and company hires qualified graduates for making their products qualitative. They can also choose academic sector engaging in teaching and training students. There are many financial institutions where customer’s data and other different computer related processing is done by the engineers. There are many NGO/INGO where undergraduates are hired and paid good salary. Government also needs large number of computer engineers and they recruit many graduates every year. These graduates have very high chance of getting good job with handsome salary in the advanced countries.

Few of the working areas after completing this degree are as follows: