Computer & Communications Eng.
Connecting devices, networks, and software into intelligent systems.
Overview
Computer & Communications Engineering focuses on hardware-software integration and communication networks.
Core subjects
- Circuit Theory and Digital Logic
- Computer Architecture and Microprocessors
- Programming and Data Structures
- Communication Theory and Signals
- Data and Computer Networks
- Wireless Communications and Mobile Networks
- Embedded Systems and IoT Basics
- Network Security Basics
- Control Systems (in some programs)
Specializations
- Computer Engineering
- Computer and Communication Engineering
- Communication Engineering
- Information and Communication Networks Engineering
- Networks and Communications
- Telecommunication
- Telecommunications Engineering
Career paths
- Network / Communications Engineer
- Embedded Systems / Hardware Engineer
- Systems / Infrastructure Engineer
- Telecom Engineer
- Cybersecurity / Network Security Engineer (with extra training)
- DevOps / Cloud Infrastructure (with software experience)
- IoT Solutions Engineer
- Technical Presales / Systems Consultant
Study snapshot
- Duration
- Typically 4–5 years
- Workload
- High – mix of theory, labs, and programming projects
- Difficulty
- ★★★★☆ — demanding in both hardware and software
- Practical components
- Labs, network setups, embedded projects, capstone system design
- Internships
- Recommended in telecoms, IT infrastructure, or tech companies
Where to study Computer & Communications Eng. in Lebanon
- American University of Beirut: Computer and Communications Engineering – $153,300
- American University of Beirut: Electrical and Computer Engineering – $153,300
- American University of Science and Technology: BS in Computer & Communications Engineering – $25,960
- American University of Science and Technology: BS in Computer & Communications Engineering Track: Biomedical Engineering – $25,960
- Antonine University: Computer and Communications Engineering: Multimedia and Networks – $40,020
- Antonine University: Computer and Communications Engineering: Software Engineering and Networks – $40,020
- Antonine University: Computer and Communications Engineering: Systems and Networks – $40,020
- Antonine University: Computer and Communications Engineering: Telecommunications and Networks – $40,020
- Beirut Arab University: Computer Engineering – $26,869
- Holy Spirit University of Kaslik: Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering – $64,970
- Holy Spirit University of Kaslik: Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunications Engineering – $64,970
- Islamic University of Lebanon: Computer and Communication Engineering – $15,000 – $25,500
- Lebanese American University: Computer Engineering – $147,300
- Lebanese International University: Communications Engineering – $23,220
- Lebanese International University: Computer Engineering – $23,220
- Lebanese University: Electrical & Electronic Engineering: Computer & Communications – $240 per year
- Lebanese University: Technology and Science of Computer and Communications Networks Engineering – $240 per year
- Notre Dame University – Louaize: Bachelor of Engineering in Computer and Communication Engineering - ABET Accredited Program – $70,500
- Rafik Hariri University: Computer and Communications Engineering BE – $35,484
- Rafik Hariri University: Computer and Communications Engineering BS – $27,080
- Université Saint-Joseph: Computer and Communications Engineering – $80,400
- University of Balamand: Computer Engineering – $40,742
- University of Balamand: Telecommunications and Networks – $27,906
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