History
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), founded in 1984, under the faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, holds the distinction of being the country's first and foremost department in this discipline. For over four decades, its excellence in education and research has earned wide recognition both at home and abroad. Since its establishment, CSE BUET has been the preferred choice for Bangladesh's brightest and most capable students.
In its early years, the department offered only postgraduate programs: M.Sc. Engg. and M.Engg. degrees in Computer Science and Engineering. The undergraduate program was subsequently launched in 1986, with an initial intake of 30 students pursuing the B.Sc. Engineering degree. In response to growing demand, the intake increased to 45 students starting from the 1994-1995 academic session and to 60 students from 1997-1998. To meet the expanding need for skilled computer science graduates, the department raised the annual enrollment to 120 students beginning in the 2000-2001 session. More recently, reflecting continued growth in the field, CSE BUET has been admitting 180 students per session since 2021-22.
The department now awards Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science and Engineering, maintaining a curriculum aligned with international best practices through regular updates. Responding to worldwide technological shifts, it offers specialized postgraduate (Master's and Ph.D.) programs in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, and Computing– carefully structured to prepare the next wave of innovators and industry leaders.
To date, the department has awarded over 2300 B. Sc. Engineering degrees, more than 460 M.Sc. Engineering and multiple Ph.D. degrees. This academic excellence is driven by a distinguished faculty of 48 members, 22 of whom hold Ph.D. degrees from world-renowned institutions such as UC Berkeley, UT Austin, UC San Diego, and University of Melbourne.
Today, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at BUET hosts around 843 undergraduate and 229 graduate students, united by a drive for global excellence. For almost three decades, it has been a regular participant in the ICPC World Finals, claiming Asia West Championship titles in 2021 and 2023. Research from both undergraduate and graduate levels regularly appears in top international journals and conferences. Graduates frequently gain admission to leading global universities, reflecting the department's strong legacy of innovation and high-quality education.
In its early years, the department offered only postgraduate programs: M.Sc. Engg. and M.Engg. degrees in Computer Science and Engineering. The undergraduate program was subsequently launched in 1986, with an initial intake of 30 students pursuing the B.Sc. Engineering degree. In response to growing demand, the intake increased to 45 students starting from the 1994-1995 academic session and to 60 students from 1997-1998. To meet the expanding need for skilled computer science graduates, the department raised the annual enrollment to 120 students beginning in the 2000-2001 session. More recently, reflecting continued growth in the field, CSE BUET has been admitting 180 students per session since 2021-22.
The department now awards Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science and Engineering, maintaining a curriculum aligned with international best practices through regular updates. Responding to worldwide technological shifts, it offers specialized postgraduate (Master's and Ph.D.) programs in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, and Computing– carefully structured to prepare the next wave of innovators and industry leaders.
To date, the department has awarded over 2300 B. Sc. Engineering degrees, more than 460 M.Sc. Engineering and multiple Ph.D. degrees. This academic excellence is driven by a distinguished faculty of 48 members, 22 of whom hold Ph.D. degrees from world-renowned institutions such as UC Berkeley, UT Austin, UC San Diego, and University of Melbourne.
Today, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at BUET hosts around 843 undergraduate and 229 graduate students, united by a drive for global excellence. For almost three decades, it has been a regular participant in the ICPC World Finals, claiming Asia West Championship titles in 2021 and 2023. Research from both undergraduate and graduate levels regularly appears in top international journals and conferences. Graduates frequently gain admission to leading global universities, reflecting the department's strong legacy of innovation and high-quality education.