M.S. in Software Engineering

KFUPM Main Campus, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

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24 monthsProgramme duration

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The aim of the Master of Science program in Software Engineering (MS.SWE) is to provide a well-trained software engineers to cope with the increasing complexity in software development for both critical and non-critical systems which is increasing in the Kingdom.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission Requirements

GPA

IELTS

5.5+

TOEFL

68+

The applicant should have the equivalent degree of an undergraduate software engineering of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. In general, applicants with a four year degree in related fields in science and engineering (e.g. computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, information technology, etc.) may be considered for admission. However, an applicant lacking an adequate undergraduate training may be admitted if recommended by the department’s graduate committee and the chairman, with the understanding that the course work taken to remove the deficiency in the undergraduate training may not be credited towards the degree.

General University Admission Requirements For MS Degree

The minimum requirements for possible admission as a regular graduate student to pursue a Master program in engineering or science are as follows:

A four-year Bachelor’s (B.S.) Degree in engineering or science from a recognized institution with a major in the proposed field or evidence of suitable background for entering the proposed field.
A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent, and a GPA of 3.00 in the subject of the major field. Official transcripts and degree certificates are required for final admission.
Completion of TOEFL with a minimum score of 520 (PBT), 190 (CBT) or 68 (IBT). The TOEFL score must be sent directly to the Deanship of Graduate Studies. The KFUPM code is 0868. IELTS is also acceptable [min 5.5]
Acceptable General Graduate Record Examination (GRE) which should also be reported directly.
At least three letters of recommendation from the faculty who taught the applicant undergraduate courses. [Sealed and signed]
Satisfactorily meeting any additional departmental or university admission requirements.

Program Duration

2 Years

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

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