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Kofi Annan University of Guinea

At Kofi Annan University in Guinea, the training of state engineers (or design engineers) is organized over five years . The 1 st and 2nd years (4 semesters) constitute the preparatory cycle , devoted to lessons in common core and placed under the responsibility of a Director in charge of this cycle. At the end of the preparatory cycle , students begin the Engineering cycle , which goes from the 3 rd to the 5 th year; it brings together five streams, each managed by a program director (head of stream), streams in which students are oriented according to their interests and aptitudes (cf. below a). Computer Engineering is one of them. Its vocation is to train computer engineers who, in addition to mastering (like the computer scientist) the methods of designing and developing computer systems (hardware and software), have basic technical training and in-depth knowledge. structure of computers, their interfaces and networks. The 5th year is organized in two concentrations: - Information Technology and Software Development Concentration - Networking Concentration Networking deals with the design, analysis, implementation, use and management of both computer networks and the applications that use them . Conditions of access to the preparatory cycle Justify a bachelor's degree in mathematical or experimental sciences, or a diploma deemed equivalent; have successfully passed the admissions procedure; pay tuition fees. Admission requirements for the Computer Engineering course This course is open to students who have: - successfully completed the preparatory cycle; - obtained a bachelor's degree in computer engineering (or an equivalent diploma) and would like to continue their studies for the state engineer diploma. Admissions on a case-by-case basis , on file, can also be pronounced for the benefit of students with: - validated two years of scientific studies after the baccalaureate (Bac +2); br> - started (but not completed) an engineering course in another institution. Opportunities Because of the general nature of his training, the computer engineer is present in all sectors of activity where computers are needed; it has the possibility of intervening wherever the interfacing of computers with other non-computer elements is necessary, in particular in the sectors: - ICT (telecommunications services, online services, advanced electronics, embedded systems, robotics, etc.), - industry (automotive, aeronautics, agri-food, electromechanical, etc.), - commerce, banking... The professions offered by this sector cover a wide range: - Information System Architect, - systems designer, - software developer, - IT Auditor, Quality Engineer, - IT Project Manager, - Systems and network architect, - Administrator of systems, networks or databases… Computer engineering engineers thus have the opportunity to work in almost all national and multinational companies operating in Guinea. Organization and content of the training The training takes place over three years (six semesters) and includes the completion of a graduation project during the sixth semester. During the training course, two internships are compulsory during the holidays; they allow students to apply their knowledge and develop their skills.