The Information and Comp​uter Science (ICS) D​epartment at KFUPM was establis​hed in September 1979 and it developed and evolved over the years to become one of the active departments of the University in teaching, research, and service to the university. Moreover, the ICS department is recognized thro​ughout the Gulf and many parts of the world for its excellence in education and research. The department has about 37 full-time faculty members​ in several specialized  areas of research. 

The department provides 2 four-year undergraduate programs leading to Bachelor of Science in  Computer Science and Bachelor of Science in  Software Engineering. In addition, the department hosts two undergraduate concentrations in  Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning, and  Cybersecurity and Blockchain. 

We also have well-established graduate programs leading to the  Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science,   Master of Science (MS) in Software Engineering,  Master of Science (MS) in Security & Information Assurance, and a PhD program of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science and Engineering. Recently, the department introduced two new professional Masters degrees in  Artificial Intelligence and  Cybersecurity.

    The programs are designed to provide several important features:        
     
    Breadth and Depth: The programs have a set of core courses that provide breadth in the field. Additional specialized courses and electives are chosen to provide depth in the program.
     
    Balance: Theoretical core courses and software/hardware are joined in theory and in practice through integrated lecture and laboratory sequences.
     
    Flexibility: The curriculums are flexible and provide opportunities for students to emphasize specific areas of interest through their choice of appropriate major and technical electives.​​​

    Research and Academic activity statistics 2015 to 2022

    100

    Journals

    3.1

    Average impact factor publications

    452

    Publications

    10042

    Cumulative citation count

    Facilities

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    [COE] Networks & Communication Lab
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    [ICS] General Purpose Lab
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    [ICS] Database and Warehouse Lab
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    [ICS] Senior Project Lab
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    [COE & ICS] Digital Logic Lab
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    Recent Events

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    MS Thesis Defense - Reem Al-Junaid

    25 Dec, 2023 | 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

    Fake Review Detection in Arabic Text

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    Seminar - "Frequency domain color interpolation for CFA and AI based computer vision applications" - Dr. Gwanggil Jeon

    21 Dec, 2023 | 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

    This seminar addresses the problem of interpolating missing color components at the output of a Bayer color filter array (CFA), a process known as demosaicking.

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    ICS & Saudi Aramco Cybersecurity Chair Seminar Series - Physical Layer Security in Beyond 5G Networks - Yevgeni Kucheryavy

    18 Dec, 2023 | 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

    Terahertz (THz) band communications, capable of achieving the theoretical capacity of up to several terabits-per-second, are one of the attractive enablers for beyond 5G wireless networks.

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