Computer Science — study plan
- Credit hours
- 122
- Levels
- 5
- Courses
- 53
- Degree
- bachelor
The Computer Science study plan at Kuwait University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 3 years (5 academic levels), requiring 122 credit hours across 53 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
University Requirements 27 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0310-101 | Language Skills Communication | 3 |
| 0330-100 | Modern and Contemporary History of Kuwait | 3 |
| 0330-102 | Arab Islamic Civilization | 3 |
| 9988-161 | English Language I | 3 |
| 9988-162 | English Language II | 3 |
| UNIV-A | University Elective - Language and Communications Elective | 3 |
| UNIV-B | University Elective - Varying Culture Elective | 3 |
| UNIV-C | University Elective - Social and Humanity Sciences Elective | 3 |
| UNIV-D | University Elective - Islamic, Arabic & National Culture Elective | 3 |
College of Science Requirements 26 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0410-101 | Calculus I | 3 |
| 0410-102 | Calculus II | 3 |
| 0410-111 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| 0480-201 | Statistics for Science and Engineering | 3 |
| SCI-EL1 | Science Elective I Elective | 3 |
| SCI-EL2 | Science Elective II Elective | 3 |
| SCI-EL3 | Science Elective III Elective | 4 |
| SCI-EL4 | Science Elective IV Elective | 4 |
Computer Science Core Courses 33 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0418-101 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| 0418-111 | Discrete Mathematics for CS | 3 |
| 0418-143 | Fundamentals of Computer Programming | 4 |
| 0418-201 | Data Structures & Algorithms | 3 |
| 0418-220 | Programming in C & UNIX | 3 |
| 0418-221 | Computer Organization | 4 |
| 0418-310 | Theory of Computation | 3 |
| 0418-320 | Principles of Computer Systems | 4 |
| 0418-491 | Capstone Project I | 3 |
| 0418-492 | Capstone Project II | 3 |
Computer Science Elective Courses 74 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0418-301 | Algorithm Design & Analysis Elective | 3 |
| 0418-311 | Numerical Computation Elective | 3 |
| 0418-315 | Theory of Computation II Elective | 3 |
| 0418-321 | Operating Systems Elective | 3 |
| 0418-325 | Computer Architecture Elective | 3 |
| 0418-331 | Computer Networks Elective | 4 |
| 0418-335 | Web Development Elective | 3 |
| 0418-346 | Declarative Programming Elective | 3 |
| 0418-347 | Compiler Design Elective | 3 |
| 0418-365 | Artificial Intelligence Elective | 3 |
| 0418-390 | Software Engineering Elective | 3 |
| 0418-391 | Cloud Computing Fundamentals Elective | 3 |
| 0418-392 | Software Design Elective | 3 |
| 0418-415 | Information Theory & Cryptography Elective | 3 |
| 0418-416 | Modeling & Performance Eval. Elective | 3 |
| 0418-425 | Distributed and Parallel Systems Elective | 3 |
| 0418-426 | Embedded Microprocessor Sys. Elective | 3 |
| 0418-427 | Computer Security & Privacy Elective | 3 |
| 0418-455 | Computer Graphics Elective | 3 |
| 0418-466 | Intro. to Machine Learning Elective | 3 |
| 0418-470 | Database Systems Elective | 4 |
| 0418-475 | Distributed Database Systems Elective | 3 |
| 0418-496 | Topics in Computer Science I Elective | 3 |
| 0418-497 | Topics in Computer Science II Elective | 3 |
University Free Electives 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FREE-1 | University Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| FREE-2 | University Free Elective Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Computer Science
How many credit hours is Computer Science at Kuwait University?
Computer Science at Kuwait University requires completing 122 credit hours to graduate, spread across 53 courses.
How many years is Computer Science at Kuwait University?
The study plan for Computer Science spans about 3 years (5 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Computer Science award?
Computer Science at Kuwait University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 122 credit hours.
Is Computer Science offered at other universities?
Yes, Computer Science is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.