Bachelor of Engineering Program in Computer Engineering (2025 Revision, B.E. 2568)

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) B.Eng. (Computer Engineering)

Current curriculum, now accepting new students

• For students with student IDs starting 68 onward.
• Students with IDs starting 63 to 67 follow the 2020 (B.E. 2563) revised curriculum.

 

Information for Students

Students	Documents
ID 68	Chiang Mai University announcement on the English proficiency test for first-year undergraduates (CMU-ePro), academic year 2025 (B.E. 2568), dated 25 May 2025 (in Thai) Undergraduate handbook, academic year 2025 (B.E. 2568) (in Thai)

 

Program Information

Total credits	132 credits (minimum)
Duration	4 years
Tuition fees (flat rate per semester)	23,000 THB Regular program only
Study plans	Regular plan and cooperative education (co-op) plan Students may choose their plan until registration for Year 3, Semester 2
Co-op semester	Year 4, Semester 1 or Year 4, Semester 2

 

Highlights of the 2025 revision

• Total credits (minimum) reduced to 132
• An average of 6–7 courses (no more than 20 credits) per semester throughout the first three years
• More time to learn and adjust in Year 1, with no Engineering Workshop or Physics Labs
• General Education courses spread across the program rather than concentrated in the final year
• Stronger foundations for advanced courses through related mathematics courses
• Earlier specialization, with major electives starting in Year 3, Semester 1
• Year 4 focuses on specialization and personal interests (major electives, free electives and the senior project), with no more than 8 courses for the whole year

 

Study Plans

See the full curriculum structure and study plans in the Faculty of Engineering curriculum system (in Thai).

 

Study plan diagram: Regular plan

 

 

Study plan diagram: Co-op plan, Year 4 Semester 1

 

 

Study plan diagram: Co-op plan, Year 4 Semester 2

 

 

CMU e-Pro & Language Literacy

Students take GenEd Language Literacy courses according to their results in the CMU e-Pro English placement test.
(Details are in the curriculum structure under 1. General Education > 1.1 Required Courses > 1.1.1 Language Literacy.)

 

Areas of Study

Courses in the program cover the following knowledge and skills.

College-Level Mathematics and Basic Science	Digital Systems and Hardware Design	Computational Algorithms and Software Development
Software Engineering and Project Management	Database Systems	Computer Networks and Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning	Quantum Computation and Emerging Technologies [optional]	Attitude and Interpersonal Skil

 

Career Paths

Software	Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Game Developer, Software Tester, Quality Assurance Engineer
Data and AI	Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Database Administrator, Machine Learning Engineer
Hardware and security	Computer Hardware Engineer, Cybersecurity Professionals

 

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

PLO 1	An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
PLO 2	An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
PLO 3	An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
PLO 4	An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
PLO 5	An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
PLO 6	An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
PLO 7	An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
PLO 8	An ability to perform tasks and assigned duties in computer engineering using appropriate methods and tools [for cooperative education plan]

 

Admission

Students are admitted through the Thai University Central Admission System (TCAS). Please check the schedule on the website of the Registration Office, Chiang Mai University.

Round 1	Portfolio, through the Outstanding Academic Achievement program, the Computer Talent program, and the Outstanding Athlete program
Round 2	Quota
Round 3	Admission (joint direct admission)

Questions about the curriculum, admission and course registration: Department of Computer Engineering, Tel. +66 53 942 072 ext. 101 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM)