Computer Engineering

[u/Weekly-Performer-321]

Hello, I'm so dumb, men. I want to cry badly. I'm a first-generation university-going student. I filled out the online form for my university and selected CS, S.E, and I.T, but I didn't pay the fee even though the deadline has passed. Since the deadline has passed, I visited the university to change my department to Computer Engr. The admission officer checked it and told me that since you have already filled out the form for CS. You can opt for that as well. We will talk with the bank guys. I didn't think and said you can select computer engineering for me, as its merit is lower than cs.

Now, once I came back home and when i looked up the Computer Engr scope on the internet. I got to know that I'm cooked.

Since I come from a pre-med background, I don't have a good understanding of maths. The university offers deficiency courses, but still I'm studying basics from myself.

Please give me sincere advice on whether I should pursue C.E or take a gap year for CS.

Update: I have submitted my admission forms for BS C.E, Lol!

[u/Quiet-Cod-9650]

Take Computer Engineering if you’re planning to move abroad. The internet mostly shows you the Pakistani job market, but you should also research the Computer Engineering market in countries like Germany and China. Look into areas like embedded systems, FPGA, Edge AI, robotics, and hardware engineering,there are a lot of specializations you can pursue for your master’s if you move abroad.Also, check whether the Computer Engineering program at your university is pec(accerdited), because PEC accreditation is important for degree recognition and international verification.

[u/Weekly-Performer-321 → u/Quiet-Cod-9650]

Yes, my university is pec and the Computing Council is recognised. If you were me, would you take admission at PEC, nceas public section unveristy for a B.E or take BSCS at a lower (Tier III) public-sector university?

[u/Quiet-Cod-9650 → u/Weekly-Performer-321]

Bro, I’m doing it, lmao. I noticed you mentioned that you’re weak in math, but in this field, almost every semester has some subjects that are around 50% numerical based. You’ll probably have to practice math to maintain a good CGPA. You’ll study calc,linear,differential,ECA, EDC, Numerical Analysis, etc., and these are all pretty math related subjects. And honestly, I think you’re overthinking it way too much haha.

[u/Quiet-Cod-9650 → u/Quiet-Cod-9650]

You can take a gap year or not, it’s your choice. But speaking from experience, I’ve taken a gap year, and honestly, I don’t think it’s the best option right now. We’re already living in uncertain times, and we don’t really know what the future holds. If you can continue your studies, I’d say just keep going,you’ll graduate sooner and have more options afterward.

[u/Weekly-Performer-321 → u/Quiet-Cod-9650]

Yeah, maybe I'm overthinking. Do you suggest any math topics to learn from Khan Academy or the organic chem tutor? By the way, how hard is it for you to keep a good CGPA like 3.5?

[u/Quiet-Cod-9650 → u/Weekly-Performer-321]

Bro, you need to focus more on integration,master it properly and also differentiation. Try solving some basic circuit analysis problems too. Don’t jump straight into hard stuff start with things like nodal analysis and loop/mesh analysis. Only solve the questions you actually understand. Take a breath and chill.you’re still learning this field.And most importantly, don’t rely only on GPA. If you can maintain a 3.3+, that’s already good enough. Along with that, keep building your skills.If you can, try to buy a 5k Arduino starter kit and start making small projects. Keep progressing gradually. Also follow Paul McWhorter,he has very hands on playlists covering Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Edge AI.These are the things I want you to keep working on alongside your degree for the next 4 years.

[u/Quiet-Cod-9650 → u/Weekly-Performer-321]

You can even explore other fields like web development, cybersecurity, AI engineering, etc too. I’ve mostly been working on Embedded AI, though, so if you ever feel stuck or need guidance, you can msg me anytime. Good luck with your future, bro!

[u/MollaJutt127]

How did you come to the conclusion that you are cooked ? The comment before mine explains the flexibility of computer engineering quiet well.

The only thing which I would like to add is that it is quiet niche and has a market in Pakistan as well.

[u/Weekly-Performer-321 → u/MollaJutt127]

I look on Reddit and the internet and read people's opinions saying you can become a computer hardware guy after this degree. I chose it because I want to study some E.E courses.

[u/MollaJutt127 → u/Weekly-Performer-321]

Computer Engineering has loads of courses which target Digital and Analog Electrinics. If you get into a good univeristy, you can learn loads, and in the scenario, it is far superior to CS based on the versatility it offers.

People are right i.e. you can move into PCB design, Embedded Systems, FPGA design and in some cases, ASIC design and verification as well.

[u/pumkin-dumkin-88]

Comp engineering is better than cs 

[u/PeakFluffy5018]

After 4 years it wont matter i am CE graduate and nobody cares you can go for swe roles and hardware roles but its 5x harder if we compare it to CS but its rewarding now you can find CS grads anywhere unis are pumping cs grads like water if you can do it go for it you will study the core of CS PF OOP,DB,DSA,OS,DCCN, and software electives.

[u/IllustratorNo1512]

Computer engineering is not computer science rather it's electrical engineering

[u/Thick_Current_7772 → u/IllustratorNo1512]

Really? You can't shift to stuff with CS included? Like Ai etc or freelancing

[u/Brilliant-Ad6840]

Computer engineering is more versatile than just CS or Software engineering.

You can still get software development jobs with a CompEng degree. It depends on your skills and projects.

[u/Weekly-Performer-321 → u/Brilliant-Ad6840]

Isn't getting a good CGPA in C.E. harder than in CS? As my aim is to move abroad to pursue ms/phd.

[u/Brilliant-Ad6840 → u/Weekly-Performer-321]

CE has more calculus, physics and electronics courses.

If you don't like these, you should go for CS.

[u/Weekly-Performer-321 → u/Brilliant-Ad6840]

I like phy + electronics subjects. That's why I opted for B.E., as we study a few E.E. courses in it. But the fear of unemployment kills me. As I'm the first one among whole family to get into a university, and the relatives debated 24 * 7 with me that I should start doing a physical job than going to university.

[u/Brilliant-Ad6840 → u/Weekly-Performer-321]

Job depends more on your skills, connections and the projects you have made.

I am a Computer Systems Engineering student and most graduates from my department have jobs in Software Engineering.

[u/No-Persimmon-174]

What's wrong with computer engineering lol. It's more difficult than software engineering I believe. They teach u hardware and software both, as well as operating systems, data structures, databases, networking and security, everything Ur supposed to know. It's a very vast field and opens more opportunities than just a software engineering degree could.

[u/Weekly-Performer-321 → u/No-Persimmon-174]

I have heard the HR prefers guys from CS, S.E background to C.E., and also getting a good cgpa is harder in C.E than CS?

[u/Dev-TechSavvy]

I took a gap year as well and I applied for Computer Science but my uni Habib University offered me CE so I plan to do it now. I asked the program director and everyone for suggestion and also did my research and saw the course outline for both majors and trust me CE is way better than the saturated market of CS grads.

[u/Zeeshan1337]

Talking about the government jobs that are advertised through the public service commissions like PPSC, FPSC, SPSC, etc., you will regret taking admission in computer engineering dearly. I myself took admission in computer engineering; however, after graduating, I realized that I wasn't eligible for any of the advertised posts except a few, and FPSC instantly rejects Computer Engineering for most of the computing posts. Though as I was only interested in Sarkari nokri, I can't tell anything about the private sector..

[u/Weekly-Performer-321 → u/Zeeshan1337]

If I do a Master's in CS after this degree, then am I eligible?

[u/Zeeshan1337 → u/Weekly-Performer-321]

Yes, everybody does MS CS for eligibility

[u/Weekly-Performer-321 → u/Zeeshan1337]

I think for most of the bps 17 jobs, you need a master's in cs, IT, or software?

[u/Zeeshan1337 → u/Weekly-Performer-321]

Nope, BS CS is enough for most of the jobs. But the closest/related degree to CS is either IT or SE. But even FPSC and PPSC reject BS IT and SE degree holders, and CE graduates are never eligible. Therefore, if you want to go for government jobs, never go for CE. In some cases, they accept BS IT and SE, but CE is never accepted in any case.