Computer Engineering at BUK is taught in the Department of Electrical Engineering. It is the second programme to be established for teaching in the Department and that was back in 2001/2002 academic session. Same courses as that of Electrical Engineering are taught students studying for the programme untill 300 level.
The curriculum is designed to conform with the minimum standard set for the teaching and learning of the programme by the National University Commission (NUC) and Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and Benchmark for Minimum Academic Standard.
Application to Study Computer Engineering at Bayero University, Kano is done two way:
- As JAMB/UTME Candidates and
- As Direct Entry Candidates
JAMB/UTME Candidates.
Students seeking admission to study Computer Engineering at BUK must have credit passes in at least 5 subjects from:
- WASSCE or
- SSCE or
- GCE.
The subjects must include:
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Physics and
- Chemistry
Plus one of the following subjects
- Biology
- Technical Drawing
- Data Processing
- Further Mathematics
- Agricultural Science
- Metal works
- Economics
- Geography
The five credit passes must be at not more than two (2) sittings.
Students must also sit for and pass JAMB/UTME examination making the cut off mark. JAMB/UTME subjects combination are:
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Physic and
- English Language
Bayero University, Kano Post UTME
To be eligible for admission, applicants must also write and pass Bayero University Post UTME, making the cut off mark for the Computer Engineering.
DIRECT ENTRY Candidates
- GCE Advance Level (A/L) with passes in three (3) subjects which must include Physics and Mathematics and Chemistry will be accepted for admission to 200 level.
- IJMB result with required number of points will also be accepted for admission to 200 level.
- National Diploma (ND) in Computer Engineering or other relevant Engineering programmes from a goverment approved Polytechnic with minimum of Upper Credit will be accepted to 200 level
- Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Engineering from an accredited Polytechnic will also be considered for admission, but in this case to 300 level if with minimum of Upper Credit.
Computer Engineering at Bayero University, Kano is a five (5) years degree programme leading to the award of Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) on successful completion of the study
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