METU-Based Curriculum

Dual Diploma Opportunity

International Academic Standards

Highly Qualified Teaching Staff and Academic Support

Modern Labarotories and Hands-On Learning

Strong Foundation in Emerging Technologies

Access to International Opportunities

Strategic Location and Regional Relevance

Department of Computer Engineering

Empowering the next generation of tech leaders in Azerbaijan through world-class METU academic standards and dual-degree excellence.

About the Program

The Department of Computer Engineering at Türkiye-Azerbaijan University (TAU) builds upon the strong academic foundation and international reputation of Middle East Technical University (METU)—one of Türkiye’s most prestigious and globally recognized institutions in engineering and computing education.

Dual Diploma Advantage

Graduates of this program receive two official diplomas:

Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU)
Middle East Technical University (METU)

Providing instant international recognition and global career opportunities.

Heritage & Collaboration

Legacy of Excellence: Founded in 1977, METU’s Computer Engineering program has become a global leader in computing sciences, shaping fields like AI, cybersecurity, software engineering, and distributed systems.
Strategic Partnership: Established in 2024 through a partnership between AzTU and leading Turkish institutions including METU, TAU's Computer Engineering students are academically affiliated with the METU Baku campus.
Global Recognition: The curriculum, teaching quality, and academic standards directly align with METU, offering world-class education in Azerbaijan with international prestige.

Mission Statement

"The goal of the Department of Computer Engineering is to teach, produce, and disseminate the theory, principles, practice, and know-how of computing for the critical analysis, design, evaluation, and improvement of computer-based systems in the contexts of human interaction, society, industry, and services."

Why Computer Engineering at TAU?

By combining METU’s long-standing academic excellence with TAU’s modern educational environment, we offer a truly unique learning experience.

Key Advantages

Feature	Student Benefit
METU-Based Curriculum	Designed in full alignment with METU's internationally recognized academic structure and rigor.
Dual Diploma Opportunity	Earn official degrees from both AzTU and METU, unlocking global career and graduate study paths.
International Standards	Teaching methods and evaluation systems follow global engineering accreditation models.
Highly Qualified Faculty	Learn under the guidance of experienced faculty associated with METU and partner institutions.
Modern Labs & Hands-On Learning	Heavy emphasis on practical labs, coding projects, and real-world problem-solving from year one.
Emerging Tech Focus	Deep-dive into AI, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Software Engineering.
International Mobility	Direct exposure to academic mobility, research projects, and global innovation networks.
Strategic Regional Location	Access top-tier international education locally in Azerbaijan, driving the region's tech ecosystem.

Meet Our Faculty

The Department of Computer Engineering is home to a distinguished research and teaching staff. Our faculty are internationally recognized experts in their fields and actively contribute to both the research community and industry. Below is a list of the current faculty.

Program coordinator Prof. Ahmet Coşar

METU Computer Engineering

ahmet.cosar@tau.edu.az
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PhD Yurdusev Yakup Akan

METU Computer Engineering

yakup.akan@tau.edu.az
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Prof. Okan Topçu

METU Computer Engineering

otopcu@metu.edu.tr
+90(312)210-5583

Assoc. Prof. Derya Altuntan

Hacettepe University Mathematics

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Asst. Pr. Gülbin Kurtay

Hacettepe University Chemistry

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PhD Özgün Girgin

ITU Physics

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Prof. Sevda Şahinbay

ITU Physics

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Undergraduate Curriculum (Course Plan)

The undergraduate curriculum of the Department of Computer Engineering is structured over four academic years (eight semesters), plus two mandatory summer practice periods. The program totals 240 ECTS credits and is designed to build strong foundations in mathematics and sciences before progressing to core computer engineering topics and specialized electives.

The curriculum is accredited by ABET and is regularly updated to reflect the latest developments in computing. Students are required to complete mandatory courses, restricted electives from approved lists, technical electives, nontechnical electives, and free electives.

Undergraduate Curriculum

First Year

First Semester
Course Code	Course Name	METU Credit	Contact (h/w)	Lab (h/w)	ECTS
PHYS105	GENERAL PHYSICS I	4	3	2	6.0
BIOL109	INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	3	3	0	5.0
MATH119	CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOMETRY	5	4	2	7.0
CENG100	COMPUTER ENGINEERING ORIENTATION	0	2	0	1.0
CENG111	INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER ENG. CONCEPTS	4	3	2	4.0
ENG101	ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES I	4	4	1	6.0
OHS101	OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY-I	0	0	0	2.0
IS100	INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS	0	0	2	1.0

Second Semester
Course Code	Course Name	METU Credit	Contact (h/w)	Lab (h/w)	ECTS
PHYS106	GENERAL PHYSICS II	4	3	2	6.0
MATH120	CALCULUS OF FUNCTIONS OF SEVERAL VARIABLES	5	4	2	7.5
BA100	CAREER PLANNING	0	1	0	2.0
MATH260	BASIC LINEAR ALGEBRA	3	3	0	5.0
CENG140	C PROGRAMMING	4	3	2	4.0
ENG102	ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES II	4	4	1	6.0

Second Year

Third Semester
Course Code	Course Name	METU Credit	Contact (h/w)	Lab (h/w)	ECTS
MATH219	INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS	4	4	0	7.0
EE281	ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS	4	3	2	6.0
CENG213	DATA STRUCTURES	4	3	2	6.0
CENG223	DISCRETE COMPUTATIONAL STRUCTURES	3	3	0	6.0
ENG211	ACADEMIC ORAL PRESENTATION SKILLS	3	3	1	4.0
	Any 1 of the following set:
HIST2201		0	2	0	2.0
HIST2205	HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION I	0	2	0	2.0

Fourth Semester
Course Code	Course Name	METU Credit	Contact (h/w)	Lab (h/w)	ECTS
CENG222	STATISTICAL METHODS OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING	3	3	0	5.0
CENG232	LOGIC DESIGN	4	3	2	7.0
CENG242	PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE CONCEPTS	4	3	2	7.0
CENG280	FORMAL LANGU.AND ABSTRACT MACHINES	3	3	0	6.0
	NONTECHNICAL ELECTIVE
	Any 1 of the following set:
HIST2202		0	2	0	2.0
HIST2206	HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION II	0	2	0	2.0

Third Year

Fifth Semester
Course Code	Course Name	METU Credit	Contact (h/w)	Lab (h/w)	ECTS
CENG300	SUMMER PRACTICE I	0	0	0	5.0
CENG315	ALGORITHMS	3	3	0	6.0
CENG331	COMPUTER ORGANIZATION	3	3	0	6.0
CENG351	DATA MANAGEMENT AND FILE STRUCTURES	3	3	0	6.0
OHS301	OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY-II	0	0	0	2.0
	Any 1 of the following set:
TURK105	TURKISH I	0	4	0	5.0
TURK201	ELEMENTARY TURKISH	0	2	0	3.0
TURK303	TURKISH I	0	2	0	2.0
	RESTRICTED ELECTIVE
	NONTECHNICAL ELECTIVE

Sixth Semester
Course Code	Course Name	METU Credit	Contact (h/w)	Lab (h/w)	ECTS
CENG334	INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS	3	3	0	5.5
CENG336	INTRO.TO EMBEDDED SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT	3	2	2	5.5
CENG350	SOFTWARE ENGINEERING	3	3	0	5.5
CENG384	SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS FOR COMPUTER ENGINEERS	3	3	0	5.0
	Any 1 of the following set:
TURK106	TURKISH II	0	4	0	5.0
TURK202	INTERMEDIATE TURKISH	0	2	0	3.0
TURK304	TURKISH II	0	2	0	2.0
	NONTECHNICAL ELECTIVE

Fourth Year

Seventh Semester
Course Code	Course Name	METU Credit	Contact (h/w)	Lab (h/w)	ECTS
CENG400	SUMMER PRACTICE II	0	0	0	5.0
CENG477	INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER GRAPHICS	3	3	0	6.0
CENG491	COMPUTER ENGINEERING DESIGN I	4	2	4	8.0
	TECHNICAL ELECTIVE
	TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

Eighth Semester
Course Code	Course Name	METU Credit	Contact (h/w)	Lab (h/w)	ECTS
CENG492	COMPUTER ENGINEERING DESIGN II	4	2	4	8.0
	FREE ELECTIVE
	TECHNICAL ELECTIVE
	TECHNICAL ELECTIVE
	TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

h/w = hours per week

Restricted Elective courses: AEE 231, AEE 244, AEE 261, CENG 382, CHE 204, CHE 222, EE 381, ES 221, ES 223, IE 407, ME 203, ME 205, ME 305, ME 351, METE 230, CE 221, CE 371, CE 374

Elective Course Categories

The undergraduate program includes four types of elective courses:
• Technical Electives: Advanced CNGB courses covering specialized topics such as machine learning, computer vision, distributed systems, and more. Full list available on the department website.
• Restricted Electives: Selected courses from other engineering and science departments (e.g., AEE 231, EE 381, IE 407, ME 203).
• Nontechnical Electives: Courses from humanities, social sciences, and other non-STEM disciplines.
• Free Electives: Any university course approved by the department advisor.

1st year

List of curricula and weekly calendar for first-year courses.

Dept	Code	Course Title	Day	Time	Instructor
CNGB	140	C Programming	TUE	12:00 - 15:00	Ahmet Cosar
CNGB	140 Lab	C Programming Lab	WED	12:00 - 14:00	Ahmet Cosar
MATH	120	Calculus II of Functions of Several Variables	—	—	Derya Altuntan
MATH	260	Basic Linear Algebra	—	—	Derya Altuntan
PHYS	106	General Physics II	—	—	—
ENG	102	English for Academic Purposes II	—	—	Aysem Sebnem Otkur

Weekly Calendar

2nd year

List of curricula and weekly calendar for second-year courses.

Dept	Code	Course Title	Day	Time	Instructor
CNGB	222	Statistical Methods of Computer Engineering	—	—	Omer Beyca
CNGB	232	Logic Design	FRI	09:00 - 18:00	Hasan Aksoy
CNGB	242	Programming Language Concepts	WED	15:00 - 18:00	Yakup Akan
CNGB	280	Formal Languages and Abstract Machines	FRI	10:00 - 18:00	Okan Topcu
BA	2701	Principles of Marketing	—	—	Samira Amirova

Weekly Calendar

Programming Laboratory

Programming Laboratory

The Programming and Systems Laboratory is the primary undergraduate teaching laboratory used for courses such as CNGB 111, CNGB 140, CNGB 213, and CNGB 334. The laboratory is equipped with modern workstations running in Linux and Windows environments and supports a wide range of development tools.

Computer Networks and Security Laboratory

Computer Networks and Security Laboratory

This lab is dedicated to hands-on work in computer networking and cybersecurity and supports courses such as CNGB 411 (Computer Networks) and graduate-level network security courses. Students learn to configure routers, switches, and firewalls in a managed environment. • Equipment: Cisco routers, managed switches, firewall appliances, network packet analyzers.

Embedded Systems and Hardware Laboratory

Embedded Systems and Hardware Laboratory

Supporting courses such as CNGB 232 (Logic Design) and CNGB 336 (Embedded Systems Development), this lab equips students with the skills to design and build real-world hardware-software integrated systems. • Equipment: FPGA development boards (Xilinx, Intel), Arduino/Raspberry Pi kits, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, soldering stations

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Research Laboratory

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Research Laboratory

A dedicated research environment for faculty and graduate students working in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. Undergraduate students can access this lab for senior projects under faculty supervision. • Hardware: High-performance GPU clusters, multi-core CPU servers, large-memory workstations. • Software: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, Jupyter, CUDA toolkit. • Purpose: Deep learning research, natural language processing, computer vision, data analytics.

Software engineering and design laboratory

Software engineering and design laboratory

This lab supports software engineering courses (CNGB 350, CNGB 431) and master design projects (CNGB 491/492). Teams work in collaborative workspaces equipped with tools for agile software development. • Equipment: Workstations, dual-monitor setups, large screens for team reviews. • Software: Git, Jira, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, SonarQube. • Objective: Agile development, DevOps pipelines, master design projects. For current lab schedule and availability, please visit CNGB.metu.edu.tr/en/lab-schedule.

💻 Bilgisayar Mühendisliği Final Takvimi

Tarih / Gün	Saat	Ders Kodu ve İsmi
1 Haz, Pzt	10:00 - 12:00	MATH 120 Calculus of Functions of Several Variables
3 Haz, Çar	10:00 - 12:00	MATH 119 Calculus with Analytical Geometry
4 Haz, Per	10:00 - 12:00	CENG 222 Statistical Methods of Computer Engineering
5 Haz, Cum	10:00 - 12:00	MATH 260 Linear Algebra
8 Haz, Pzt	10:00 - 12:00	FIZ 102E Physics-2
8 Haz, Pzt	10:00 - 12:00	CENG 232 Logic Design
9 Haz, Sal	10:00 - 12:00	CENG 280 Formal Languages and Abstract Machines
10 Haz, Çar	10:00 - 12:00	CENG 140 C Programming
10 Haz, Çar	12:00 - 14:00	CENG 242 Programming Language Concepts
12 Haz, Cum	12:00 - 16:00	FIZ 102EL Physics-2 LAB

Announcement date: 2026-04-08 00:29:24

Application deadline: 2026-06-08 00:29:24

3rd–4th year students are invited to join the "Deep Learning Applications" research project conducted in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

Tələblər

Python və PyTorch/TensorFlow bilikləri
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Həftədə 15 saat vaxt ayıra bilmək

Apply

Announcement date: 2026-04-08 00:29:24

Application deadline: 2026-06-08 00:29:24

3rd–4th year students are invited to join the "Deep Learning Applications" research project conducted in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

Tələblər

Python və PyTorch/TensorFlow bilikləri
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Həftədə 15 saat vaxt ayıra bilmək

Apply

Announcement date: 2026-04-08 00:29:24

Application deadline: 2026-06-08 00:29:24

3rd–4th year students are invited to join the "Deep Learning Applications" research project conducted in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

Tələblər

Python və PyTorch/TensorFlow bilikləri
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Həftədə 15 saat vaxt ayıra bilmək

Apply