UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN - [USASK], SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN - PROGRAMS

Program Description

• University of Saskatchewan offers BSc in Computer Engineering with a duration of 4 years (8 semesters).
• This course is offered on a full-time basis and part-time studies are not available for this program.
• This program is provided both on-campus and off-campus.
• This program provides training in the software/hardware co-design of digital systems with an emphasis on embedded systems. 
• The computer engineering program is an amalgamation of electronic engineering and computer sciences. Through this program, students can design and develop computer systems and other technological devices.
• The program is in collaboration with  Electrical Engineering Program to cover general and in-depth topics of it.
• Student can take following featured classes while pursuing this program:
  • Discrete-Time Signals and Systems
  • Microprocessor-Based Embedded Systems
  • Verification of Digital Systems
• The Faculty and student ratio for this program is 1:17.
• Students will complete several design projects throughout the degree, but perhaps the most exciting is the fourth-year Capstone Design Project.
• The Capstone Design Project allows students to apply top-down design principles to a year-long project, starting with a basic description of the product or system and culminating in a presentation of final working design.
• While completes this Bachelor degree, a student can also enhance the experience with the following options:
  • Certificate in Professional Communication
  • Certificate in Technological Innovation
  • Engineering Professional Internship Program
• The average salary goes up to 54,000 USD after completing this program.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

• Required grade 12 classes and a minimum grade of 70% is required in each of these courses:
  • Chemistry 30
  • Physics 30
  • Pre-Calculus 30
• Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
• Admission is offered on an ongoing basis until all seats are filled. 
• Students need to submit the result of the GRE exam score, the minimum score should be 309 out of 340.

Indian Student Eligibility:

• The student has graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent (those applying for a postgraduate program must have graduated from a university or college).
• Minimum 4 major subjects in 12th Grade, including English, with an average of 70% and no course less than 65%.

Required Document List

Required Documents are:

• Transcript: Students must submit the official marks statements or transcripts that are provided by the college.
• Certificates: Certificates like High School or University/College Certificates are to be submitted of education qualification.
• Test Results: Provide proof of English proficiency, if English is not the first language in student country, as proof of IELTS/TOEFL result scores is to be submitted.

VISA & Work Study

Career and Placement after Course

As a computer engineering graduate, the student will have many possible job opportunities. Some of those job opportunities could include:

• Creating high-tech products like iPhones, digital TVs, and security scanners
• Developing satellite-based communication systems, wireless networks, and devices that comprise the Internet
• Designing robotic equipment for everything from medicine to mining
• Working for industry-leading companies like Apple, Electronic Arts, RIM and Google
• Designing and building international products for companies like Cisco networks while living in Saskatchewan

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