Computer Literacy has become a necessity in the developed
and developing countries. Sharif University of Technology (SUT) has three
decades of experience in offering Computer Science and Engineering programs.
The Department of Computer Engineering which currently is the sole center
for offering various computer programs in SUT, is one of the top ranked
departments in the country.
Sharif University of Technology has been a pioneer in offering computer
program disciplines in Iran. In 1970, a Computer Science Group was formed in
the Mathematics Department. The group offered a joint Bachelor degree in
Computer Science and Mathematics. In 1972, Master of Science in Computer
Science was added to the curriculum.
In 1987, the first independent Department of Computer Engineering was
established. In this new department, the former Computer Science program and
also the Digital program which had been run by the Department of Electrical
Engineering were merged. In effect, the newly established department started
its task by offering Computer Engineering (Hardware and Software) in both
BS and MS levels.
In 1997,the first group of PhD students were admitted to the department.
This greatly enhanced the research capabilities of the department. In 1998,
the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics group was formed to offer an MS
program in this field.