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What is Computer Engineering and Should You Study It in 2025?

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Written by

Robert S. Balan

Last updated 22 Nov 2024

5 min read

Home Articles Decide what to study

There’s a lot of talk nowadays about software programming, artificial


intelligence, system administration, and Computer Science in general.

But where does Computer Engineering fit in? Which students should
choose this specialisation, and what can they expect to learn in classes?

In this article, we offer the answer to these questions and many others. By
the end, you’ll have everything you need to know in order to decide if a
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Engineering is right for you.

What is Computer Engineering?

Computer Engineering uses principles from Computer Science and


Electrical Engineering to create hardware (physical components) and
firmware which are used in a wide range of areas: consumer electronics,
medical devices, communication systems, aircraft, self-driving cars, etc.

Computer Engineering students learn how to develop, prototype, and test


microchips, circuits, processors, conductors and any other component
used in computer devices or systems (e.g. supercomputers, smartphones,
laptops, servers, IoT gadgets). They also develop firmware, an essential
type of software that allows operating systems and applications to take
full advantage of the hardware.

Some of the most common Computer Science abbreviations are: CE/CEN,


CompEngineering, CompE, or CpE.

Find Bachelors in Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering specialisations

In addition to general Computer Engineering degrees, universities and


colleges also offer different specialisations or subdisciplines if you want to
narrow down your focus. Here are a few examples:

Hardware Systems

Distributed Computing

Robotics and Cybernetics

Embedded Systems

Computer Graphics and Visualisation

Medical Image Computing

Computer and Network Security

Computer Engineering classes

To know what you’ll actually study, check out the curriculum before
choosing an academic programme and don’t rely only on the title of the
programme. If you have other questions, contact the university or college
where you want to apply. They’ll be more than happy to help you.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at some typical classes offered by
general Computer Engineering degrees:

Introduction to electronics

Circuit analysis
Signal processing

Engineering computing

Embedded systems

Computer networks

Computer vision

Autonomous robotics

Programming principles

Computer architecture

Good to know: If you plan to study abroad in the United States, some
computer science schools offer the opportunity to study a double major in
both Computer Science and Engineering. It’s a great way to make the best
of both worlds, but it’s also more challenging than a regular degree.

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