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Computer Engineering B.S.

Gain hands-on experience in digital system design, microprocessor and embedded systems, communication and networks, and robotics with University of Houston-Clear Lake's (UHCL) Computer Engineering (CENG) Bachelor of Science. This undergraduate degree emphasizes the study of large and small computer systems for industrial, scientific, and business applications. It also addresses the evaluation, design and implementation of computer systems while the curriculum and faculty research highlight the integration of systems design, software applications, and hardware design.

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Enhance Your Engineering Career Potential

As a computer engineering graduate of UH-Clear Lake, you can land a career in an array of industries, including programming, robotics, telecommunications, computer architecture, and embedded systems. You also have the option to expand your knowledge and skillset by pursuing the Computer Engineering Master of Science, which provides even more learning and research opportunities.

The top industries and employers for undergraduate computer engineering graduates include:

Chip design (Nvidia, AMD, Intel*)
Robotics and automation (Tesla)
Embedded system design (TI*, General Motors)
High performance computer (Google, IBM*, Microsoft)
Wireless communication (Qualcomm*)

UHCL Faculty and Students in Lab

*Alumni of the Computer Engineering B.S. at UHCL have gone on to work for these renowned companies as well as Boeing, Hewlett Packard, and Amazon, to name a few.

ABET

Accredited

CENG 4265/4266

Senior Projects

Jan, Jun, Aug

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Why the Computer Engineering B.S. at UHCL?

Robotics Courses and Research

UH-Clear Lake's CENG is one of the very first programs that offers robotics courses and research in the Houston area.

Real-World Experience

Many courses in the CENG program have laboratory components, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in computer engineering. The degree also includes senior projects I and II. Students are required to work on real-world projects in two semesters to graduate. The industry advisory board evaluates each project.

Well-Designed Curriculum Taught by Research-Driven Faculty

The CENG curriculum and faculty research highlight the integration of systems design, software applications, and hardware design, providing students with the technical skills employer seek.

ABET-Accredited Program

The Computer Engineering BS program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Application Deadlines

For undergraduate student admissions information, please visit How to Apply.

Fall

Freshman - July 15
Transfer - August 1
International - May 1

Spring

Freshman - November 1
Transfer - December 1
International - October 1

Summer

Freshman - March 1
Transfer - May 1
International - April 1

International Students

For information regarding international student admissions, please visit International Admissions & Student Services.

Degree Requirements

Understanding the classes you need to take for your degree at University of Houston-Clear Lake is crucial to planning out your education. The buttons below will allow you to view the full degree requirements and give you an understanding of your academic experience. If you are currently attending a community college in Texas, click on the "Transfer Guide" button to view what classes can be taken at your local community college, and transferred to UHCL to complete your degree.

Computer Engineering, B.S.Transfer Guide (PDF)

UHCL Student with Faculty