The three-year degree course in Computer Engineering is a new course of study organized by the Department of Innovation Engineering of the University of Salento. The duration of the course of study is three years, and is divided into a total of 180 CFU. The educational objectives of the degree course include a solid basic education for graduates, which allows, on the one hand, direct entry into the world of work, and, on the other, the continuation of the educational path in a Master's degree course or, alternatively, in a first level Master's degree. At the end of their training, the student must be able to:
- Analyze moderately complex problems, and design and implement appropriate solutions and computer systems;
- Work in a team but, at the same time, be autonomous;
- Develop the skills needed for a successful entry into the world of work;
- Develop the necessary predisposition for continuous updating and learning new technologies.

The course of study includes a series of courses and related teaching activities aimed at acquiring the training objectives. In particular, the basic knowledge focuses on fundamental aspects of discrete and continuous mathematics, and includes skills related to probability and statistics, and operations research. Knowledge related to computer science ranges from programming to software design, and includes the analysis of algorithms and basic data structures, methods and tools for the administration and management of computer systems, including operating systems, databases, and computer networks. Additional free-choice teaching activities allow you to acquire fundamental knowledge in emerging and highly relevant areas of computer science (including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, mobile applications and cloud computing). In addition, further teaching activities related to areas such as electronics, telecommunications and automation complete the training. Specific teaching activities are also planned that provide knowledge of the English language. The ability to apply knowledge is acquired through specific project activities and exercises carried out in laboratories. The internship allows you to develop a project at research institutions and/or affiliated companies, in order to introduce the student to the world of work or to develop highly innovative research. Finally, various seminar-type activities held by industry experts and representatives of the world of work allow for better orientation on leaving, aimed at a conscious insertion into the company.
The teachers of the Degree Course have diversified and recognized skills at national and international level, as demonstrated by the many collaborations in progress, and adopt the most appropriate teaching methods to ensure the full involvement of students, integrating traditional and innovative teaching in a blended approach, based on the most recent tools and technologies, in order to simplify the acquisition of content, the necessary skills and some soft skills. The teaching materials are made immediately available to students via the university e-learning platform (https://elearning.unisalento.it).