COMPUTER

SCIENCE
AND
ENGINEERING
(CSE)
Bachelor of Science in
Computer Science and Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department is the largest engineering department of the
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB). CSE specializes in all major areas of computational
problem-solving. It is committed to producing graduates who are true engineers and systematic
problem solvers capable of solving real life problems.

CSE is the best-placed department to take advantage of the IT boom in Bangladesh and around
the world. We contribute to the development of cutting-edge technology that has a positive social
impact. We endorse a curriculum based on theoretical knowledge as well as research and project-
oriented applied skills that have close ties to social welfare and industries. The department offers a
platform for fundamental knowledge generation relevant to information technologies. As a pragmatic
department, we practice active learning as we believe that this discipline cannot be excelled in just
by mare theoretical understanding. This aim is to produce creative thinkers who are apt to bridging
the gap between society and technology disseminating the liberal arts values of ULAB.

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Vision
● To produce highly competent graduates who will become leaders in Computer Science
and Engineering.

Mission
● To prepare our students to meet high standards of excellence for professional career
achievement.
● To create and disseminate new knowledge through basic applied research in the field of
Computer Science and Engineering.
● To build a strong relationship between industry and academia eliminating the gap.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

● Possess theoretical and practical knowledge of Computer Science and Engineering
blended with multi-disciplinary knowledge to establish successful computing or
engineering careers.
● Enhance skills and creativity, and embrace new computing technologies through self-
driven life-long learning.
● Apply professional, ethical, and social aspects of modern computing technology for
analyzing and solving national and global problems.
Goals
Long Range Goals
● Quality teaching and learning environment
● Industry Academia Collaborations
● Incubation of real-life developments with ICT industries
● Partnership with ICT Leaders both at home and abroad
● Research and developments ICT4D activities
Short Range Goals
● Develop course curriculum based on industry requirements
● Deliver course lessens with industry focus
● Nurture creativity and innovations
● Joint research initiatives with the ICT industry

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 Message from the Dean of School
of Science and Engineering

I welcome you all to the greeneries of the ULAB campus. I do believe the natural beauty of
our campus will impress you. The ULAB School of Science and Engineering is rich in terms
competent faculty, modern lab facilities, OBE (outcome-based education) curriculum,
physical academic resources, IT supports, and industry-academia collaboration. For
the soft-skills development of the students, ULAB always emphasizes extra- and co-
curricular activities besides the classroom teaching-learning. Internships, industry visits,
and workshops/seminars conducted by industry experts are parts of our regular activities
of industry-academia interaction. We are proud of our alumni working in industry and
academia at home and abroad.

Professor M. Mofazzal Hossain, PhD, SMIEEE

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Message from the Head of the
CSE Department

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) will change how we believe and work. Critical
thinking, creativity, complex problem solving, and emotional intelligence are the key
requirements to prepare the skilled workforce to face the challenges of the 4IR. Keep in
mind these requirements, Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at
the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) focuses on outcome-based education
through active teaching-learning methods, project-based learning, complex engineering
problem solving, industry-academia collaborative research works, etc.
Besides the academic curricular activities, the Department of CSE at ULAB engages
students in several co-curricular and extra-curricular activities including participating
in and organizing International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC), National The
department is empowered by several ULAB clubs and professional clubs including IEEE
Student Branch.
Over the years the CSE department has grown with proud Alumni serving top companies
at home and abroad. Many graduates are pursuing higher studies abroad and serving as
faculty members.
I welcome you all to the Department of CSE to explore the opportunities and embrace the
challenge of being part of this journey of excellence.

Professor Muhammad Golam Kibria, PhD, SMIEEE

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 Highlights of the Department of CSE
● Outcome-based education (OBE) curriculum.
● Around 70% of faculty members of the department hold PhD degrees from top
universities in the world.
● Only university in Bangladesh having a state-of-the-art Internet of Things (IoT)
laboratory.
● Presence of alumni in renowned IT companies and universities at home and abroad.
● One of the highest female to male student ratio among CSE departments in Bangladesh.
● The department has a strong industry advisory panel.
● Faculty expertise and research networks within the booming field of Artificial
intelligence, Data Science, Machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain and
Cyber Security, Bioinformatics, and Mobile App Development which are among the
most desired and highly paid job skills of this decade.
● Winner of National Hackathon for Women.
● Winner in the IEEE Region 10 (Asia Pacific) HTC Hackathon.
● Ministry to ICT funder research projects.

Degree Requirement for BSc in CSE

Total course requirements for degree program are as follows:

Course Category Courses Credits

General Education Courses (GED) 5 Core + 3 Elective 24

16 Theory + 14 Lab + 4 Credit

Major Core Courses Capstone Project + 1 credit 67
Internship

Major Elective Courses 4 Theory + 1 Lab 13

Other Engineering 2 Theory + 2 EEE Lab 8

Optional/Minor* 3 Theory 9
Basic Science 2 Theory + 1 Lab 7
Mathematics 4 Theory 12
Total 140

Students willing to do a minor must take a total of 5 courses (15 credits).

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4-Year Distribution of Courses

Course Remarks/
Course Title Credits
Code Prerequisite
Term – 1 CSE1102 Introduction to Programming 1

GEF1101 Academic English I 3 GED Core 1

Differential and Integral
MAT1101 3
Calculus
PHY1101
& Physics I & LAB 3+1
PHY1102
Total Credits 11

CSE1201 & Structured Programming &

Term – 2 3+1 CSE1102
CSE1202 LAB
CSE1203 Discrete Mathematics 3
UCC1101 Bangla Bhasa 3 GED Core 2
Coordinate Geometry and
MAT1201 3
Linear Algebra
ESK1110 Study Skills GED Core 6
Total Credits 13

Term – 3 PHY1301 Physics II 3

CSE1301 & CSE1201 &
Data Structures & LAB 3+1
CSE1302 CSE1202
EEE1101 &
Electrical Circuit 1 & LAB 3+1
EEE1102
UCC1201
(ULAB History of the Emergence of
3 GED Core 3
Core Independent Bangladesh
Course)
ESK1111 Healthy Life Skills GED Core 6
Total Credits 14

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 Differential Equations and
Term – 4 MAT2101 3
Numerical Analysis

GEF1201 English II 3 GED Core 4

CSE2101 &
Digital Logic Design & Lab 3+1
CSE2102

CSE2103 & Object Oriented Programming 3+1 CSE1201 &

CSE2104 & LAB CSE1202

ESK1112 Social Skills GED Core 6

Total Credits 14

CSE1203,
CSE2201 &
Term – 5 Algorithms & LAB 3+1 CSE1201,
CSE2202
CSE1202
Computer Organization and
CSE2203 3 CSE2101
Architecture
STA2101 Statistics and Probability 3

EEE1301 & Electronic Device and circuits 1

3+1
EEE1302 & LAB
CSE2103,
CSE2200 Design Project-I 1
CSE2104
ESK1113 Professional Skills GED Core 6
Total Credits 15

CSE2301 & Database Management System

Term – 6 3+1
CSE2302 & Lab
Automata and Theory of
CSE2303 3 CSE2201
Computation
CSE2305 &
Operating Systems & Lab 3+1 CSE2203
CSE2306
GED2159 Professional Ethics (GED 5) 3 GED Core 5
Total Credits 14

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 CSE3101 & Microprocessor and
Term – 7 3+1 CSE2203
CSE3102 Microcontroller & Lab
GED Elective
GEDXXXX GED Elective 3 3 from Social
Science

CSE3103 System Analysis and Design 3 CSE2103

Mandatory
Environment and Sustainability
GED 2243 3 for CSE
(GED 7)
GED Tier 3
CSE2103 &
CSE3120 Web Programming 1
CSE2104
Total Credits 14

CSE2201,
CSE3201 & Artificial Intelligence & CSE2202,
Term – 8 3+1
CSE3202 Machine Learning & Lab STA2101,
MAT1201
CSE3203 Software Engineering 3 CSE3103
CSE2301,
CSE2302,
CSE3200 Design Project-II 1
CSE3103,
CSE2200
CSE3205 &
Computer Networks & Lab 3+1
CSE3206
Mandatory
GED 2248 Industrial Management (GED 6) 3 for CSE
GED Tier 2
Total Credits 15

Term – 9 CSEXXXX Major Elective 1 3

CSE2305,
CSE2306,
CSE3301 Cyber Security 3
CSE3205,
CSE3206

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 Optional/Minor 1 3
CSE4098A Capstone Project 1 1
Total Credits 10

CSEXXXX
Term – 10 & Major Elective 2 + Lab 3+1
CSEXXXX
CSEXXXX Major Elective 3 3
Optional/Minor 2 3
CSE4098B Capstone Project 2 1
Total Credits 11

Term – 11 CSEXXXX Major Elective 4 3

Optional/Minor 3 3
CSE4098C Capstone Project 3 2
Total Credits 8

Term – 12 CSE4099 Internship / Thesis 1

Total Credits 1

Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Curriculum

The curriculum for outcome-based education (OBE) has been designed to help students
reach their course- and program-level objectives. The necessity of curriculum design
has been highlighted to the highest degree to ensure that the design curriculum will
be effective for a long time and accomplish the stated program objectives. The CSE
program at ULAB has established twelve Program Learning Outcomes (POs) that have
been established by the Board of Accreditation for Engineering and Technical Education
(BAETE) of the Institution of Engineers Bangladesh, conceptualizing this OBE theory as
a basic structure (IEB).

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Program Outcomes (POs)
1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, sciences, engineering fundamentals and
manufacturing engineering to the solution of complex engineering problems;
2. Identify, formulate, research relevant literature and analyze complex engineering
problems, and reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences;
3. Design solutions, exhibiting innovativeness, for complex engineering problems
and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with
appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal,
economical, ethical, environmental and sustainability issues.
4. Conduct investigation into complex problems, displaying creativeness,
using research-based knowledge, and research methods including design of
experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to
provide valid conclusions;
5. Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex
engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations;
6. Apply reasoning based on contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety,
legal, cultural, contemporary issues, and the consequent responsibilities relevant
to professional engineering practices.
7. Understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal, global,
and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for
sustainable development;
8. Apply professional ethics and commit to responsibilities and norms of professional
engineering code of practices.
9. Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering
community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and
write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations,
and give and receive clear instructions.
10. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams
and in multi-disciplinary settings.
11. Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability to engage in
independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological
change.
12. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management and
financial principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and/or
leader in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary settings, and identify
opportunities of entrepreneurship.

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 Faculty Profile
Professor M. Mofazzal Hossain, PhD, SMIEEE
Education: Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Kanazawa
University, Japan
Position: Professor and Dean of the School of Science and Engineering
and Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Research Interest: Renewable Energy, Electric Vehicles and
Environment, IoT
Short Biography: Prof. Hossain has been working at EEE Department, ULAB since
January 2019. He started his career as a lecturer at Chittagong University of Engineering and
Technology in 1994 and served there as Head of the EEE Department. He also served at East
West University, Dhaka in the capacity of Chairperson of ECE Department and Dean of FSE.
Prof. Hossain worked at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan) as a postdoctoral research
fellow. He published 82 articles in international conferences and peer reviewed journal.

Professor Muhammad Golam Kibria, PhD, SMIEEE

Education: PhD in Computer and Information Communication
Engineering, HUFS, South Korea.
Position: Professor and Head (Acting), Department of Computer
Science and Engineering
Research Interest: Internet of Things (IoT)
Short Biography: Professor Dr. Muhammad Golam Kibria has more than
19 years of academic, research and industry experiences. He achieved PhD in 2018 in South
Korea and MSc in 2008 in the United Kingdom. His research interest includes Internet of Things
(IoT). He has numerous internationally peer-reviewed indexed articles, contributed to several
projects including Erasmus+, and standardization works at the International Telecommunication
Union (ITU-T) under the United Nations (UN). He attended several international conferences
in Austria, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, and Bangladesh. Prof. Kibria is an enlisted
BAETE, IEB Program Evaluation Team Member. He is a senior member of IEEE, USA.

T. M. Abul Kalam Azad, PhD

Education: PhD (Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh)
Position: Associate Professor
Research Interest: Computational Fluid Dynamics
Short Biography: Dr. T. M. Abul Kalam Azad received a PhD degree
on Applied Mathematics from the Department of Mathematics, JU.
His research interest is Computational Fluid Dynamics and research
work concentrated on the study of the pollutant behavior in the fluid
media. He has more than 25 years teaching experience at home and
abroad. He has published several papers in peer-reviewed international and
national journals. He is a life member of Bangladesh Mathematical Society.

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Nafees Mansoor, PhD, SMIEEE
Education: PhD (UTM, Malaysia)
Position: Associate Professor
Research Interest: Wireless Networks and Protocols, Cognitive Radio
Networks, Smart City, IoT
Short Biography: Dr Nafees Mansoor received the PhD degree
from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in 2016 with a focus on
Communication Systems and Networks. His research mainly focuses
on cognitive radio networks, wireless communications, and next-
generation systems. He is the recipient of best paper awards at ICAICT
2016, NCCP 2015, ICEEE 2014, and MJJIS 2013. He is also serving as the Associate Editor
for the IEEE Access Journal.

Mohammad Ashikur Rahman, PhD

Education: PhD (IIUM, Malaysia)
Position: Assistant Professor and Course Coordinator of the
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Research Interest: Machine Learning, Wireless Sensor Network,
Data Analytics
Short Biography: Dr. Mohammed Ashikur Rahman has recently joined
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) as Assistant Professor in the
Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The area of his research is Machine
Learning that is, developing a predicting model using simplified Multilayer Perceptron
Network in particular. In addition to that he is also doing research in the area of Internet
of Things and explainable Artificial Intelligence.

Shohag Barman, PhD

Education: PhD (South Korea)
Position: Assistant Professor
Research Interest: Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Short Biography: Dr. Shohag Barman was born in Mymensingh,
Bangladesh. He obtained a B.S. degree in Computer Science and
Engineering from the University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
In September 2013, he began working toward an integrated Master’s &
and a Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineering at the University of Ulsan, South Korea. He
received a Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Ulsan on August
16, 2019. He also worked as a postdoc at SciLifeLab, Stockholm University, Sweden.
His research interests lie in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. Before joining
ULAB, he served as an Assistant Professor for three years and a half in the Department
of Computer Science at American International University, Bangladesh (AIUB), Dhaka,
Bangladesh.

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 Bijan Paul
Education: MSc (Shahjalal University of Science and Technology,
Bangladesh)
Position: Senior Lecturer
Research Interest: Software Engineering, Human Computer
Interaction, Vehicular Adhoc Network
Short Biography: Bijan Paul has over 8 years of teaching and research
experience, within both academia and industry. Moreover, he has served as a consultant
in multinational companies. He was awarded for Mongol Dip (A Bilingual Screen
Reading Software for Visually Impaired People) from the Govt. of the People’s Republic
of Bangladesh. His research interest includes Software Engineering, Human-Computer
Interaction, Internet of Things, Vehicular Adhoc Network and Wireless Sensor Network.

Khan Raqib Mahmud

Education: MSc (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden)
Position: Lecturer
Research Interest: Image Analysis and Computer Vision, Machine
Learning, Computer Simulation and Modeling
Short Biography: Mr. Khan Raqib Mahmud completed his B.Sc.
(Honors) and M.Sc. in Mathematics from Shah Jalal University of Science
and Technology, Bangladesh. After that, he went to the University of Erlangen, Germany,
and KTH, Sweden for his second Master’s degree in Computer Simulation for Science
and Engineering. His areas of interest are Computer Vision and Image Analysis, Human-
Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning.

Niaz Ashraf Khan

Education: MS (North South University, Bangladesh)
Position: Lecturer
Research Interest: Machine Learning, Image Processing, Computer
Vision & Natural Language Processing
Short Biography: Niaz Ashraf Khan is serving as a Lecturer for the
Department of Computer Science and Engineering at University of
Liberal Arts Bangladesh. He has completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s from North
South University (NSU). He also worked as a Full-time Lecturer at Northern University
Bangladesh from January, 2019 to September, 2021. His research interests lie in Machine
Learning, Data Science, Computer Vision and Image Processing.

Sabrina Jesmin
Education: MSc (Jahangirnagar University)
Position: Lecturer
Research Interest: Cyber Security, Machine Learning, Artificial
Intelligence
Short Biography: Sabrina Jesmin has over 3 years of teaching and

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industry experience, with both academia and multinational companies. Moreover, she
has served as a researcher in international research organization. Her research interests
include Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and inclusive education.

Ahmed Al Hasan
Education: MS (Mathematics, DU)
Position: Lecturer
Research Interest: Option Pricing, Stochastic Differential Equation,
Financial Mathematics, Operations Research, MHD Conjugate Natural
Convection
Short Biography: Ahmed Al Hasan has recently joined University of
Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) as Lecturer in the Department of Computer
Science and Engineering. He did his MS (Thesis) & BS in Mathematics from University
of Dhaka. Having started his teaching career from Uttara University in 2019, he later
joined Southeast University, Dhaka, and he worked for approximately 2.5 years there.
His research work concentrated on the study of the Numerical Simulation of Stochastic
Differential Equation and its Implementation in Financial Models. Apart from teaching,
he enjoys music, cinema, sports and traveling.

Rubaiya Hafiz, MIEEE

Education: M.Sc
Position: Lecturer
Research Interest: Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Digital
Image processing, Medical Imaging
Short Biography: Rubaiya Hafiz has more than five years of academic
experience. She joined ULAB in July, 2022. Her research interests include
computer vision, machine learning, digital image processing, and medical imaging. Her
educational degrees include a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degrees in Computer Science &
Engineering from Jahangirnagar University. She has several publications in renowned
national and international journals and conferences.

Suravi Akhter
Education: M.Sc.
Position: Lecturer
Research Interest: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural
Language Processing
Short Biography: Suravi Akhter has recently joined University of
Liberal Arts Bangladesh as a Lecturer in the Department of Computer
Science and Engineering She completed B.Sc. in Software Engineering from the Institute
of Information Technology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 2019 and M.Sc. in
Software Engineering from the same institution, in 2021 (held in 2022). Before joining the
University of Liberal Arts (ULAB), She worked as an adjunct lecturer in the Department
of Computer Science and Engineering at the Ahsanullah University of Science and

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 Technology. Her research interests include Machine Learning, Data Science and Natural
Language Processing.

Md. Ferdous Bin Hafiz

Education: M.Sc. in IT (Charles Sturt University, Australia)
Position: Lecturer
Research Interest: Data Science, Cyber Security and Machine
Learning,
Short Biography: Md. Ferdous Bin Hafiz has recently joined University
of Liberal Arts Bangladesh as a Lecturer in the Department of Computer
Science and Engineering. He completed his BSc. in Computer Science and Information
Technology from Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Bangladesh. He obtained
Master of Information Technology degree from Charles Sturt University, Australia. He
has worked as a full-time lecturer for almost four years (two years at Northern University
Bangladesh, one year and eight months in East Delta University, Chattogram). His
research interests lie in the area of data science, machine learning and cyber security.

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Lab Facilities
The Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department of the university boasts state-
of-the-art laboratory facilities that provide students with a hands-on learning experience.
Equipped with the latest hardware and software, the labs offer students access to a wide
range of technologies including networking, artificial intelligence, and data analytics.
The CSE department has multiple specialized labs including a Competitive Programming
lab, a Natural Language Processing (NLP) lab, and a Robotics lab. These labs provide
students with the opportunity to conduct research, test theories, and develop innovative
solutions to real-world problems. Additionally, the CSE department regularly updates
its lab facilities to keep pace with the latest technological advancements, ensuring that
students are exposed to cutting-edge technologies and stay up-to-date with the ever-
evolving field of computer science and engineering.

Internet of Things (IoT) Lab

As part of the World Bank Project, IoT Lab
has been installed at ULAB at a cost of around
BDT 4 Crore and implemented by Bangladesh
Hi-Tech Park Authority of ICT Division. ULAB
is the first private university in Bangladesh
where this kind of specialized Lab has been
implemented. The lab is well furnished with
advanced IoT-related equipment. International
companies who want to operate in Bangladesh can train local employees using the lab’s
e-Learning system.

CSE Research Lab

There are two dedicated research labs with
highly configured PCs. Research students have
flexible access to these labs. Microcontroller
instruments such as Raspberry pi, Arduino and
others are available for student projects. All
required and up to date software is installed
for research.

Electrical and Electronic Circuit Lab

This lab is well equipped with modern
instruments such as an oscilloscope, signal
generator, and power supply for circuit
analysis and design. Students get to learn and
experiment on different aspects of DC, AC and
electronic circuits.

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 Physics Lab
The lab provides the necessary equipment to conduct experiments to verify the
fundamental concepts in elementary physics such as mechanics, heat, light and sound.

Natural Language Processing (NLP) Lab

NLP lab provides state-of-the-art facilities to the students so that they can research on
the diverse area of Natural Language Processing. The lab is well-equipped with top-end
CPUs and GPUs as required to provide heavy computational support in their research.

Competitive Programming Lab

Competitive Programming lab serves the
requirements of the students who are interested
in the competitive programming culture. This
lab is also well-equipped with high-end CPUs
and GPUs as required. Students can use the lab
in their free time to practice intense coding.

Database Management System Lab

This lab is dedicated for students to work on practical experiments, projects and research
work, related to courses such as Database Management Systems, Distributed Data
Computing, Hadoop, Data Warehousing and Mining, and Big Data Analysis.

Communication Lab
The communication lab has an excellent
collection of training kits and modules to
analog and digital communication. The lab also
has the necessary tools for providing technical
knowledge on mobile phone technology.

Computer Simulation and VLSI Lab

The lab provides computers equipped with
industry-level electrical and electronics circuit
simulation software, MATLAB for digital
signal processing and control systems and
robotics, CST simulation software for antenna
design, VLSI design simulation software for
digital and mixed-signal VLSI circuits design
and computer networking.

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Machine Learning Lab
Machine Learning lab provides state-of-the-
art tech support to the students and faculties
of the department to help them to research
in the field of Machine Learning and Data
Science. The lab serves the necessity of heavy
computational support of the students. The
students and the faculties of the department
conducted some impactful research projects
with the help of the Machine Learning lab.

Microprocessor and Microcontroller Lab

The Microprocessor & Microcontroller Lab has various interfacing equipment to facilitate
the experiments exhibiting computer control over industrial processes. It has a range
of microprocessor trainer kits and trainer boards with software including data input
simulator and terminal.

Digital Systems Lab

The Digital Systems Lab exposes the students
to basic digital circuits and logic design. The lab
is also equipped with Microprocessor trainer
board and Programmable logic control (PLC)
trainer which allow the students to program
circuits and introduce them to assembly
language programming and microprocessor
interfacing techniques.

Control Systems and Robotics Lab

One of the main focuses of this lab is to
connect the theoretical background taught in
the Control System course with the realities
of physical hardware and simulation. The
laboratory is well equipped with digital
oscilloscopes, LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink
software and a LJ MS15 DC Motor Control
Module.

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 Library
ULAB library is located in the Permanent Campus at Mohammadpur.
Opening Hours
The Central Library opening hour is from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM. The Library remains open
13 hours (on average) every day.

Resources
The ULAB Library is enriched with various types of resources that include textbooks,
reference books, e-books, national and international journals (print and online), magazines
(print and online), reports, newspapers (national and international), audio -visual materials
and maps and atlases. ULAB Library is a member of a variety of online archives such
as JSTOR (Business Collections and Language and Literature Collections), AMIC (Asian
Media Information and Communication Center), ICA (International Communication
Association), Chronicle of Higher Education, CEP Online (Country Education Profiles
Online), The New Yorker, Business Week, IAMCR international Association for Media
and Communication Research), Harvard Business Review (HBR), South Asia Journal
(SAJ), Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management (GAPRCM),
World Bank E-Library, Intellect Journal, AGORA, HINARI, OARE, Ecch (Cases Archive),
Journal of Bangladesh Studies (JBS), Oxford Open Access Journals, Journals of Public
Relations, Directory of Open Access Journals, Eifl.net (Electronic Information for Library
Users), Bangladesh Journals Online. Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) The ULAB
Library maintains databases of library holdings. Users can easily find resources with the
help of OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog).

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Industry Academia Collaboration
The CSE department at ULAB fosters a strong industry-academia collaboration to enhance
the practical knowledge and employability of its students. One of the notable initiatives is
the capstone project, where students are encouraged to work on real-life industry projects
in collaboration with renowned industry partners. The department also organizes industry
visits, career/job placement fairs, and project showcasing events to provide students with
exposure to the industry and networking opportunities. Additionally, industry funding
for student projects and internship opportunities in renowned industry companies are
also available. The department of CSE has an Industry Advisory Panel (IAP), a group
of employers from public and renowned lending technology-oriented companies in
Bangladesh. The panel members include Mr. Ratan-Hasan Rahman, Managing Director of
Datasoft Manufacturing and Assembling Inc. Ltd, Mr. Syed Almas Kabir, CEO of MetroNet
Bangladesh Ltd., Yoriko Ueda Founder, CEO of Venturas Ltd. in Japan, etc.

Co-Curricular and Extra Curricular Activities

CSE Hackathon
The CSE Hackathon is one of the most anticipated regular events organized by the CSE
department. Engineering students enthusiastically participate and showcase various
projects on Machine Learning, Blockchain, Robotics, IoT, and other technologies. The
winners are awarded Crests and Certificates at the Prize Giving Ceremony.

Math Olympiad
CSE department places great emphasis on encouraging students to develop their
mathematical abilities by organizing Math Olympiads and Workshops on a regular basis.
To celebrate the International Day of Mathematics (March 14), CSE department organizes

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 Math Olympiads regularly. Students participated with enthusiasm, and winners are
awarded crests while all participants receive certificates.

Programming Contest
Every trimester, the CSE department organizes programming contests to improve
students’ problem-solving abilities and enhance their critical thinking skills. Students
participate in the contests with great enthusiasm. The top three contestants are awarded
crests during the prize-giving ceremony.

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ITEE Training Program
To create global work opportunities for computer science and engineering graduates, a
national level Information Technology Engineers Examination (ITEE) is conducted by
IPA, Japan. ITEE certified engineers will get work permit in China, Japan, Korea and
many more Asian countries. To increase the pass rate in ITEE exam and uphold the image
of ULAB CSE graduates, CSE department of ULAB and Bangladesh computer council
(BCC) organize a training program.

Seminar on ‘Research Opportunities at University of Malay’

The Department of CSE organized a seminar on higher studies at the University of

Malaya (UM). Prof. Dr. Hendrik Simon Cornelis Metselaar, Dr. Zati Hakim Azizul Hasan,
Ms. Tuty Haryati Kassim and Muhammad Irsyad Bin Zainiwere from UM conducted the
seminar. Prof. Hendrik, in his speech, focused on several research opportunities, faculty
and student exchange program, Master’s and PhD opportunities at the UM. Students of
the CSE department were very keen to attend the session. The CSE department organizes
these sorts of events in a frequent manner.

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 Seminar on ‘Intelligent Virtual Agents for Education, Training, and Health’
The School of Science and Engineering at ULAB organized a talk on “Intelligent Virtual
Agents for Education, Training, and Health” featuring Professor Deborah Richards from
Professor, School of Computing, Macquarie University, Australia. Following this event,
there was another talk on “Road to Research Success: Publishing in Q1 Journals” by
Dr. Nazmul Huda from the same university. The speakers discussed potential research
collaborations and opportunities for post-graduation at Macquarie University.

Seminar on ‘IT career opportunities in Japan’

CSE department organized an informative seminar entitled “IT Careers Opportunities in
Japan”. Yoriko Ueda, the CEO and founder of VENTURAS LTD, who has been running
an HR and education institute specializing in IT professionals in Bangladesh since 2015,
conducted the seminar. In 2019, VENTURAS has successfully placed eleven ULAB-CSE
graduates in various Japanese companies.

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Sports and Recreational Facilities
The CSE department at ULAB promotes sports and physical activities alongside academic
excellence, organizing various sports events throughout the year and providing a well-
equipped gymnasium and sports ground for students. The department encourages
participation in inter-university sports competitions and promotes gender equality in
sports to create a healthy and balanced environment that fosters the holistic development
of its students.

CSE Annual Sports

CSE department organizes an annual sports event where students, alumni and faculty
members of the department participate in various indoor and outdoor events including
Cricket, Football, Badminton, Table Tennis, etc. Medals and trophies are awarded to the
winners at the prize giving ceremony.

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 CSE Vs EEE Friendly Cricket Match
A friendly cricket match between CSE students and EEE students was held at the ULAB
playground. The CSE team won the 14 overs match and lifted the trophy.

Outdoor games and sports facilities

ULAB is the private university in Bangladesh, that has a tournament-standard playground,
located in Ramchandrapur (Mohammadpur), Dhaka. Every year since 2006, ULAB has
hosted the Fair Play Cup – a T-20 cricket tournament, in which other private universities
have participated. The cricketers have also played against Indian and Pakistani cricket
teams. An annual inter-university football match is also held on the playground.

Indoor games and recreational facilities

Indoor facilities are available for a variety of games including table tennis, carom, and chess.

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Student clubs and activities
The mainstay of co-curricular life at the university is its clubs. The clubs maintain
regular weekly activities to enhance skills and learning, including educational field
trips, workshops, seminars, games, concerts, intra- and inter-university competitions or
tournaments, etc. The Co-Curricular Office will organize all-club activities, such as Club
Days, BoishakhiMelas, etc. Clubs vary from term-to-term.

Official ULAB clubs:

● ULAB Computer Programming Club: UCPC is a club of IT-savvy ULABians, lately
renamed ComSoc. It hopes to be a club, where students interested about technologies
can share their knowledge and benefit from each other by collaboration. ComSoc is
also keen to provide a platform for developing leadership skills. ComSoc arranges
various workshops, training sessions, and seminars based on digital technology.
Those workshops and seminars focus on new technologies and their impacts. These
activities hopefully make its members smarter and enable them to remain updated
and prepare them for future responsibilities. We organize programming contests,
gaming contests, math Olympiad; participate in cultural programs like club day.
● Debating Club: The activity of this club aims to enhance the intellectual capacity
of the club members through making them gather information, develop better
understanding of the society and civilization; exchange organized views in personal
and collective levels in the modes of public speaking, dialogues and debates of various
formats. The club will train up the members to improve their faculties of logical
thinking and critical reasoning as well as to sharpen the skills of presentation and
communication.
● Electronics Club: The mission of the club is to bring the students out of their rooms
and to expose them to the challenges awaiting them in the field of circuit design and
hardware analysis. We not only aim at providing you with the basic knowledge of
electronics but also help you to use the basic concepts to come up with something
constructive and useful for the society. With this aim, we conduct lecture series,
workshops and also assign projects to students.

● Field Sports Club: The main activities of the Field Sports Club are to field football
and cricket teams, as well as women‘s sports teams, conduct coach-supervised
practice, and hold intra- and inter-university sporting events at the university‘s sports
ground in Ramchandrapur, Mohammadpur. Other activities include participation in
local and international tournaments. Duties include promoting health and sports on
campus, maintaining good relationships with other sports teams, overseeing field
and equipment maintenance, scheduling, publicity, and fundraising. ULAB Field
Sports Club hosts the annual ULAB Fair Play Cup Inter-Private University Cricket
Tournament. The objective of the ULAB Fair Play Cup is to establish good relations
among private universities and to create an atmosphere of enjoyment and fairness in
competition.

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 ● Indoor Games Club: Indoor Games Club continuously improves and coordinates
the state of all types of indoor games at ULAB: Table Tennis, Carom, Ludo, Chess,
Checkers, Computer Gaming, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Uno, Monopoly,
Skipping, Indoor Football, Indoor Cricket, etc.
● Adventure Club: This club provides a platform for ULAB communities to get
together and engage themselves with challenging activities which will help them to
30 know about tourism status of Bangladesh and instill skills among themselves for
their personal and professional life.
● Art Club: ULAB Art Club will arrange art workshops, art talks/seminars, creative
works such as Alpana during 21 February or PohelaBoishakh, Art exhibitions at ULAB
and/or out of ULAB premises, as well as arrange inter-University art exhibitions/
competitions and invite famous artists at ULAB during events.
● Business Club: This club provides a platform for business communities and
professionals to get together and to provide support and guidance to ULAB students
in various aspects related to studying, grooming and doing business in Bangladesh.
● Film Club: ULAB Film Club is devoted to developing a true cinematic culture at the
university premise. It provides a platform to the ULABians to learn how to understand
film and sometimes the crafts of filmmaking. It also provides students an opportunity
to exhibit their own film. UFC seeks to promote dialogue between/among the film
practitioners and scholars. UFC organizes regular screening (weekly), film festival &
competition, seminars and workshops. Through these activities the club hopes that it
can instill a sense of cinematic culture into the mind of the ULABians.
● The Media Club: The ULAB Media Club is an organization where students who are
interested in mass media can experience and learn about the fascinating world of
media. A ULAB Media Club member gets the opportunities to become aware of and
get involved with mass communication. The vision of ULAB Media Club is to stimulate
student interest in mass media or mass communication. The mission of ULAB Media
Club is to provide students with opportunities to develop their leadership skills and to
foster a spirit of cooperation and unity among students, faculty, and others. Besides,
there are other active clubs, such as, Nutrition Club, ShangkritiShangshad, Social
Welfare club, and Theater Club.

Professional Clubs at ULAB:

● IEEE ULAB Student Branch: The IEEE ULAB Student Branch is a student-run
organization affiliated with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE), which is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to
advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. The IEEE ULAB Student Branch
aims to provide a platform for students to enhance their technical and professional
skills through various activities, events, and programs related to electrical, electronics,
and computer engineering. The branch organizes technical workshops, seminars,

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 hackathons, competitions, and other events to foster learning and skill development
among its members. The IEEE ULAB Student Branch also encourages research
and innovation among its members and provides opportunities for networking,
collaboration, and professional development. The branch collaborates with industry
professionals, academia, and other IEEE chapters to facilitate knowledge exchange
and create real-world learning experiences for its members.
The IEEE ULAB Student Branch is committed to promoting diversity, inclusivity, and
community engagement. It encourages participation from students of all disciplines,
genders, and backgrounds, and aims to contribute positively to the local and global
engineering community. Overall, the IEEE ULAB Student Branch serves as a vibrant
platform for students to explore, learn, and grow in the field of electrical, electronics,
and computer engineering, and fosters a culture of technical excellence, innovation,
and professional development.
● IEEE ULAB Computer Society student branch Chapter: The IEEE ULAB
Computer Society student branch Chapter is a student-run organization affiliated
with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The chapter aims
to promote the advancement of computer science and engineering, as well as the
professional development of its members.
The chapter offers a variety of activities and events, such as technical talks, workshops,
hackathons, and networking opportunities. It also provides a platform for students
to share their ideas and collaborate on projects related to computer science and
engineering.
● IEEE ULAB Woman in Engineering (WIE): The IEEE ULAB Woman in Engineering
(WIE) Affinity Group is a chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE) dedicated to promoting and empowering women in the field of engineering
at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) and beyond. The IEEE ULAB
WIE Affinity Group promotes initiatives to inspire young girls and women to pursue
engineering and STEM fields. The group organizes outreach programs such as STEM
workshops, coding competitions, etc to engage and encourage young girls to develop
an interest in engineering and technology.
The IEEE ULAB WIE Affinity Group is committed to promoting diversity and
inclusivity in engineering and creating a supportive environment for women engineers
to thrive. The group provides a platform for networking, professional development,
and leadership opportunities, helping to empower women in engineering and foster
positive change in the field.

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 Internship Placement
Students of the Undergraduate Programs, in their final term at ULAB are placed in an
organization as an intern to appreciate and experience the dynamics of working in a real
organization. In addition to carry out activities required by the organization, students
are required to complete a report which is assigned either by the organization or by the
student internship supervisor at ULAB. Each term, ULAB Career Services Office organizes
internship orientation to disseminate detailed information on doing internship/ Project/
Thesis.
Usually, students arrange internship organizations of their own. However, CSE
Department and the Career Services Office assist in finding internship organizations for
those students who have been unable to arrange one. It is observed that students have
been doing internships in Power Plants, Power Distribution Companies, BTCL, Satellite
Earth Station. Private Banks, IT farms.

Job Placement
The Career Services Office (CSO) assists eligible students to find jobs. Local, national and
international job opportunities are advertised on its Job Board. Students are also notified
the job openings through ULAB group email.
Many of our graduates get absorbed by the organizations where they have been doing job
internships. Usually, most of the organizations offer confirmed opportunities to students
due to the skills and dedication the ULAB students possess However, if any student fails
to join in a organization, he/she has been given guidance from ULAB CSO with the help
of career fairs, corporate contacts, nete and ULAB Alumni Association.

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Scholarships and Financial Aids
Scholarships Policy for CSE Undergraduate Admission:
● 100% tuition scholarship for students with GPA 5.0 in SSC and HSC without 4th Subject
● 100% tuition scholarship for 5 A’s in O-Level in one sitting and 2 A’s in A-Level in one sitting
● 40% tuition scholarship for students with GPA 5.0 in SSC and HSC
● 40% additional tuition scholarship for siblings/spouse
● 40% additional tuition scholarship for ULAB/GEMCON employee ward/spouse
● Up to 20% additional tuition scholarship for English medium background students
● 20% tuition scholarship on average GPA 4.50-4.99 in SSC and HSC
● 15% tuition scholarship on average GPA 4.00-4.49 in SSC and HSC
● 10% tuition scholarship on average GPA 3.50-3.99 in SSC and HSC
● 10% additional tuition scholarship for female students
Other Scholarship Programs:
● To encourage the students for academic and non-academic achievements, ULAB
provides different types of financial aid and scholarships. These scholarships and aid
are managed centrally by the Office of the Registrar.
● ULAB offers three named scholarships which cover full tuition, and individual
students are given a stipend of Tk. 2,000/- per month during the regular term.
● Tuition scholarships are based on semester performance and financial needs of the
parent/guardian.
● Dean’s Honor List.
● Vice-Chancellor’s Honor List.
● Children of Freedom Fighters Scholarship.
● Students from Remote Areas Scholarship.
● Sportspersons performing at national or competitive level.
● Artists, performers, and musicians with proven abilities.
Minimum Qualification for Undergraduate Admission
● A Minimum GPA 2.50 both in SSC and HSC examinations or equivalent, or
● At least one GPA of 2.00 but an aggregate GPA of 6.00 in SSC and HSC, or
● Sons/daughters of freedom fighters with an aggregate GPA of 5.00 in SSC & HSC, or
● O’Levels in 5 subjects with a minimum GPA of 2.50 & A’Levels in 2 Subjects with a
minimum GPA of 2.00 (scale A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1),or
● International Baccalaureate/American High School Diploma.
● Students with a science background in HSC or equivalent Examinations are allowed
to get admission in science, technology, and engineering programs.
● Acceptable score in the ULAB Admission Test.

Note: Admission test is waived for candidates with a minimum score of 1100 in SAT
(Math. Critical Reading). However, they may have to face an interview.
Transfer of credits from comparable educational institutions may be considered after admission.
Rules on credit transfer are available from the Admissions Office.

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 Required Documents for Form Submission
● Four copies of recent colored passport sized photographs.
● Photocopies of all Board Mark-sheets and Certificates.
● Photocopy of NID of the student and one of the parents.
● Applicants in the Freedom Fighter category are requested to submit relevant documents.

Admission Test
ULAB will call applicants who meet the minimum eligibility requirements for an
Admission Test, which will comprise of a written test and, in some cases, a departmental
interview. The written test has two parts:
● Part 1 contains multiple-choice questions covering English language, mathematics
and physics.
● Part 2 is a test of written English where students have to write a short essay.

ULAB Admission Office

688 Beribadh Road, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207
Tel: +88-02-223328001-6
Mobile: 01714161613, 01730082197, 01713091936
E-mail: admissions@ulab.edu.bd
Web: www.ulab.edu.bd
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ULABian
Apply online at: http://oam.ulab.edu.bd/

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688 Beribadh Road, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207 (Bangladesh)
Phone: +88-02-223328001-6, 01730 082197, 01714 161613
www.facebook.com/ULABian, www.ulab.edu.bd