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Computer Engineering B.S.

Study Both Hardware and Software Aspects of Computing

The mission of the Computer Engineering Bachelor of Science program at University of Houston-Clear Lake is to provide students instruction in the pragmatic application of core knowledge by which they can specify, design and develop large and small computer systems for industrial and scientific purposes. Students get hands-on experience in digital system design, microprocessor and embedded system, communication and network, and robotics. The culminating experience for a student in this plan is CENG 4265/CENG 4266 Senior Projects.

Explore a Variety of Computer Engineering Career Paths

Careers in programming, robotics, telecommunications, computer architecture, and embedded systems are just a few options available to a Computer Engineering graduate. You could also choose to continue your education and pursue graduate school and expand your knowledge and skill set in state-of-the-art computer labs while participating in a variety of learning and research opportunities.

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Admission Requirements

Explore what the future holds for you by attending University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Science and Engineering. Find out now what it takes to be admitted.


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)


Cost Information

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Deadlines for Applying

  • Freshman Deadlines
  • Fall

    Priority - July 15 
    Final - August 1 

  • Spring

    Priority - November 1
    Final - December 1 

  • Summer

    Priority - March 1
    Final (Summer Session I & II) - May 1 


  • Transfer Deadlines
  • Summer 2024
    Priority - May 1
    Summer I Final - May 22
    Summer II Final - June 28
  • Fall 2024
    Priority - August 1
    Final - August 12
    Returning UHCL Students - August 14
  • Spring 2025
    Priority - December 1
    Final - January 6
    Returning UHCL Students - January 8

  • International Deadlines
  • Fall

    Priority Deadline - May 1
    Extended Deadline - June 1

  • Spring

    Deadline - October 1

  • Summer*

    Deadline - April 1

For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.

Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline

*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.


Locations

University of Houston-Clear Lake

University of Houston-Clear Lake

2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600

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Accreditations and Distinctions

The Computer Engineering undergraduate program at University of Houston-Clear Lake is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.


Computer Engineering B.S. Faculty

Hakduran Koc
Hakduran Koc

Hakduran Koc

Professor of Computer Engineering,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3877
Email: KocHakduran@uhcl.edu
Office: D110

Hakduran Koc Faculty Bio

Jiang Lu
Jiang Lu

Jiang Lu

Associate Professor and Program Chair of Computer Engineering ,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3856
Email: luj@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 121

Jiang Lu Faculty Bio

Luong Nguyen
Luong Nguyen

Luong Nguyen

Associate Professor of Computer Engineering,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3859
Email: nguyenl@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 112

Luong Nguyen Faculty Bio

Miguel Pagan

Miguel Pagan

Lecturer of Computer Engineering,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3733
Office: D109

Miguel Pagan Faculty Bio

Unal Zak Sakoglu
Unal "Zak" Sakoglu

Unal "Zak" Sakoglu

Associate Professor of Computer Engineering,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3813
Email: sakoglu@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 111

Unal "Zak" Sakoglu Faculty Bio

Liwen Shih
Liwen Shih

Liwen Shih

Professor of Computer Engineering,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3866
Email: shih@uhcl.edu
Office: D101

Liwen Shih Faculty Bio

Ishaq Unwala
Ishaq Unwala

Ishaq Unwala

Associate Professor of Computer Engineering,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3849
Email: unwala@uhcl.edu
Office: D222

Ishaq Unwala Faculty Bio

Xiaokun Yang
Xiaokun Yang

Xiaokun Yang

Associate Professor of Computer Engineering,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3812
Email: yangxia@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta Annex 10

Xiaokun Yang Faculty Bio