Overview
ME in Communication Engineering at KUSoE
ME in Communication Engineering is a two-year, full-time postgraduate engineering program offered through the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Kathmandu University School of Engineering (KUSoE) in Dhulikhel, Kavre. KUSoE operates within Kathmandu University (KU).
Within the department, the program is identified as Master of Engineering in Communication Engineering (MECOM). It runs over four semesters. The first three semesters consist of taught study, while the final semester is centered on a research project leading to a Master's Thesis.
Course Highlights
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | Master of Engineering in Communication Engineering |
| Common form | ME in Communication Engineering |
| Departmental abbreviation | MECOM |
| Academic level | Master's |
| Institution | Kathmandu University School of Engineering |
| University | Kathmandu University |
| Department | Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| Location | Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Academic structure | 4 semesters |
| Seats | 10 |
| Final semester | Research project and Master's Thesis |
Communication Engineering at KUSoE
Communication Engineering has been part of KUSoE's graduate academic structure since the early development of postgraduate engineering study at the School. Graduate programs in Communication Engineering, Information Technology, and Mechanical Engineering were launched in 2001, and the first batch of Master of Engineering in Communication Engineering students graduated in 2003.
The program is administered by the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. At undergraduate level, the department offers Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Communication and Power and Control study streams, while its postgraduate structure includes both Communication Engineering and Electrical Power Engineering.
The department also maintains MS by Research and PhD routes. These are separate academic pathways and should not be treated as alternative names for the taught ME in Communication Engineering program.
Duration and Academic Structure
Duration: Two years.
Study Mode: Full-time.
Structure: Four semesters.
ME in Communication Engineering follows a clear division between taught postgraduate study and independent research.
| Academic Stage | Structure |
|---|---|
| Semesters I–III | Taught courses, lectures, exercises, practical courses, excursions, and assessment |
| Semester IV | Research project leading to a Master's Thesis |
The first three semesters combine classroom teaching with exercises and practical academic work. Excursions and assessment are also included within this taught portion of the program.
The fourth semester is different in format. Instead of continuing with the same taught-course pattern, students undertake a research project and prepare a Master's Thesis.
This arrangement gives MECOM both coursework and research components within a single postgraduate engineering degree.
Research Project and Master's Thesis
Research forms the main academic activity of the final semester.
After completing the taught portion of the program, students move into a research project that leads to submission of a Master's Thesis.
The thesis component gives students an opportunity to work on a defined Communication Engineering research problem within the academic requirements of the degree. It also distinguishes MECOM from a postgraduate program based entirely on taught courses and examinations.
The research project remains part of the Master of Engineering structure. It should not be confused with the department's MS by Research program, where research and dissertation work form the primary basis of the degree from an earlier stage.
ME Communication and ME Electrical Power Engineering
The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering offers two taught Master of Engineering programs:
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ME in Communication Engineering (MECOM)
Both are two-year, full-time graduate programs and both follow a four-semester structure consisting of three taught semesters followed by a final research and thesis semester.
They remain separate degrees.
MECOM is the Communication Engineering postgraduate route, while MEEPE is the Electrical Power Engineering route. Applicants should therefore use the exact degree title when considering admission, academic registration, research direction, and degree completion.
Eligibility and Admission
Eligibility: Eligibility for ME in Communication Engineering follows Kathmandu University's postgraduate academic requirements for the program.
Admission: Application, entrance or selection procedures, enrollment, and related admission requirements are governed by Kathmandu University rules and regulations.
The postgraduate admission process is separate from the undergraduate admission process used for bachelor's programs at KUSoE. Applicants to MECOM follow the requirements applicable to graduate study under the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Using the KU postgraduate framework also keeps the course information independent of application dates and intake schedules that may change.
Academic Administration
ME in Communication Engineering operates entirely within the Kathmandu University academic system.
Curriculum: Curriculum requirements and academic progression follow Kathmandu University rules and regulations.
Assessment: Taught semesters include assessment alongside lectures, exercises, practical courses, and excursions.
Examinations: Examination procedures are administered according to Kathmandu University regulations.
Results: Academic results and progression are managed through the applicable KU system.
Degree Award: Completion of the taught requirements, research project, Master's Thesis, and other academic conditions leads to degree award according to Kathmandu University regulations.
MECOM and Research Degrees
The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering provides different routes for postgraduate and advanced research study.
ME in Communication Engineering is a taught Master of Engineering program with a defined coursework phase and a research thesis in the final semester.
MS by Research follows a different structure. It is an intensive research-oriented program in which supervisor allocation and dissertation work have a central role. PhD study extends departmental research into Electrical, Electronics, and Communication Engineering according to the relevant research area.
Students interested in postgraduate study should therefore distinguish among:
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ME in Communication Engineering;
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ME in Electrical Power Engineering;
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MS by Research; and
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PhD study.
Each represents a separate academic pathway within the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ME in Communication Engineering at KUSoE?
ME in Communication Engineering is a two-year, full-time postgraduate engineering program under the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Kathmandu University School of Engineering. The program is also identified as MECOM.
How long is ME in Communication Engineering?
The program has a duration of two years and is delivered over four semesters.
How is the MECOM program structured?
The first three semesters contain taught courses, lectures, exercises, practical courses, excursions, and assessment. The fourth semester is dedicated to a research project leading to a Master's Thesis.
Does ME in Communication Engineering include a thesis?
Yes. Students undertake a research project in the final semester and submit a Master's Thesis as part of the degree requirements.
How many seats are available?
The program has a stated intake capacity of 10 seats.
Which department offers ME in Communication Engineering?
The program is offered through the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at KUSoE.
Is ME Communication Engineering the same as ME Electrical Power Engineering?
No. MECOM and MEEPE are separate Master of Engineering programs. They share a similar four-semester academic format but represent different engineering study areas.
Is MECOM the same as MS by Research?
No. MECOM is a taught master's program with three taught semesters followed by a research and thesis semester. MS by Research is maintained separately as an intensive research-oriented program.
When did Communication Engineering postgraduate study begin at KUSoE?
Graduate study in Communication Engineering was launched in 2001, and the first batch of Master of Engineering in Communication Engineering students graduated in 2003.
Who manages admission, examinations, and degree award?
Admission, curriculum, assessment, examinations, results, academic progression, thesis requirements, and degree award follow Kathmandu University rules and regulations.
