PhD in Computer and Software Engineering

Three years $6,000 per academic year

Overview

The enormous growth and rate of change in the computer and technology sector ensure a continuing demand and interest for Graduates with modern skills and qualifications here in the Kurdistan region. To meet this demand the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the University of Kurdistan  Hewlêr has initiated a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in Computer Software and Engineering. The plan of having a PhD in Computer and Software Engineering (PhD CSE) would include the PhD candidate’s competence, knowledge and skills in the field of computer science and information technology from society and corporation-oriented perception.

Admission Requirements

• PhD candidates seeking admission to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at UKH must have MSc in Computer Software, Computer Engineering, Computer System Engineering or equivalent results of the PhD candidates must be exemplary and from highly regarded, recognised, and accredited universities.
• Candidates must have an average of not less than 60 and 70 in BSc and MSc respectively.
• A score of at least 6.5 in an IELTS examination, 56 in a Pearson Test of English (Academic), or 85 in an ibt TOEFL examination.
• A diagnostic test in the school will be conducted to select those with the highest scores.

Curriculum

Course Code	Course Name	Credits	Hours	Theory	Practical
PHDCSE001	Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures	6	3	1.5	1.5
PHDCSE002	Advanced Software Engineering	6	3	1.5	1.5
PHDCSE003	Computer Systems and Networks	6	3	1.5	1.5
PHDCSE004	Wireless Communication Systems and IoT	6	3	2	1
PHDCSE005	Independent Research Methodology	6	3	3	None

 

five potential subjects for a PhD programme in Computer Software and Engineering:

1. Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures: This subject focuses on the design and analysis of algorithms and data structures, and how they can be used to solve complex problems in software engineering.
2. Advanced Software Engineering: This subject covers advanced concepts in software engineering, including software architecture, design patterns, software metrics, software testing, and software maintenance.
3. Computer Systems and Networks: This subject focuses on the design and analysis of computer systems and networks, including topics such as distributed systems, computer security, network protocols, and cloud computing.
4. Wireless Communication Systems and IoT: This course explores advanced concepts in wireless communication, including wireless protocols, modulation techniques, channel coding, and multiple access schemes.
5. Independent Research Methodology: Independent research methodology refers to the systematic approach that an individual or a group of researchers undertake to collect and analyze data to answer research questions or hypotheses. This methodology involves independent thinking, planning, and executing a research project without the assistance of a supervisor or mentor.

Skills Development

This unique PhD programme is to help students in the Kurdistan region to pursue their postgraduate studies by employing advanced and cutting-edge computer technologies, which will eventually prepare them to be leaders in the fields of Computer Software and Engineering and help the Kurdistan region continue to flourish.