MSc/MEng in Computer Engineering

The number of places available are announced by the Graduate School with the eligibility criteria for candidates, as well as other required documents that must be attached to the application such as:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University.

• Previous University education in a suitable subject (academic background) and grades of relevant degrees.

• Letters of recommendation.

• Personal interview and/or written examination (if provided by the Department’s internal rules).

• Submission of preliminary research proposal for admission to a doctoral course (if provided by the Department’s internal rules).

The Department may also set additional criteria and quality indicators such as: (a) number of students’ publications in scientific journals, (b) students’ participation in seminars, symposia, research programmes, (c) presentations by students at conferences, (d) knowledge of foreign languages, and (e) professional experience, etc.

Course per Semester

Semester 1

• ECE 651 Advanced Interactive Methods
• ECE 654 Advanced Computer Networks
• 2 Electives

Semester 2

• ECE 656 Advanced Computer Architecture
• ECE 701 Postgraduate Seminar
• 2 Elective

Semester 3

• ECE 721 M.Sc. Thesis I
  
• ECE 722 M.Sc. Thesis II

The University of Cyprus is included in the Academic Ranking of World Universities in 2024, specifically among the 701-800 top universities in the world (ShanghaiRanking-Universities). It is also ranked in position 401-500 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 and in position 389 in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is considered to be of the most active departments at the University of Cyprus due to (a) the number and level of Cypriot students that it attracts annually and (b) its developed teaching and research activities. They offer a wide range of knowledge and specialization to its students through a) highly qualified academic staff, and b) a course of study that is organized as per international standards of leading academic institutions abroad.

Computer Engineering is a broad field that covers many diverse areas of study such as computer networks, computational intelligence and robotics, computer hardware systems, embedded and real-time systems, computer software design, operating systems, algorithms, etc. Students and faculty in Computer Engineering also develop synergies with disciplines outside of engineering; for example, with medicine and the life sciences that can lead to education and research in biomedical engineering.

Upon graduation from the Master of Science in Computer Engineering and Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering programs, students are expected to have the following abilities and skills:

1. Ability to use software tools as well as develop software programs to solve advanced computer engineering problems.

2. Knowledge of electrical and electronic components and their use in computing systems.

3. Ability to model, design, analyze and evaluate components and systems.

4. Breadth and depth of knowledge in areas such as:

• Computer Networks

• Biomedical Engineering

• Intelligent Systems and Robotics

• Computer Architecture

• Embedded and Real-time Systems

• Computer Vision

• Fault-Tolerant Systems

5. Ability to identify emerging research trends and challenges in Computer Engineering, and apply the acquired principles to address the technological challenges of the future.

6. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems using techniques, skills and modern engineering tools.

The Department host many Research Laboratories, run by Faculty members, that have also been highly successful in attracting significant research funding and where the Department’s graduates can also find employment as researchers and engineers.

Moreover, the University's Career Center offers guidance and support to students and graduates in their professional self-discovery by offering career appointments, events, and the ability to browse and apply for a plethora of vacancies, including internships. Students and graduates can use services to:

- Book application and CV advice

- Browse and book onto events and seminars

- Browse and apply for vacancies and internships.

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