MSc Information and Communication Engineering

• Two-year TU IOE master’s program focused on advanced information and communication technologies, digital systems, networks, and communication theory.
• Designed to prepare engineers for leadership roles in designing, planning, implementing, and managing ICT systems and infrastructures.

• Integrates information theory, coding, digital design, communication networks, optimization, and advanced ICT applications.
• Offers a combination of core engineering courses, specialized elective options, project work, and a thesis (20 credits).
• Builds capacity to design and assess communication systems, modern network architectures, advanced signal processing, and intelligent communication applications.
• Curriculum emphasizes laboratory practice, simulation-based assignments, and independent self-learning.
• Graduates are expected to become leaders in ICT development, innovation, and technology-driven industry transformation.

Curricular Structure (Table)

Elective Areas (Sample List)

• Neural Networks
• Satellite Communication
• Digital Image Processing
• Radar & Remote Sensing
• Advanced Computer Architecture
• Multimedia Communication
• Cellular Network Planning
• Internet Technology
• Knowledge-Based Systems
• Computer Simulation
• Big Data & Analytics
• Machine Learning & Pattern Recognition
• NLP & Speech Processing
• E-Government Systems
• Wireless/Mobile Communication
• Optical Communication
• Software Engineering
• Digital Signal Processing
• CAD of Digital Systems
• Adaptive Signal Processing

Features
• 60-credit minimum requirement (20-core, 12-elective, 4-open elective, 4-project, 20-thesis).
• Credit-based learning with lectures, labs, tutorials, seminars, and short projects.
• Elective flexibility across advanced ICT fields.
• Thesis assignment completed by the end of the second semester.
• Continuous innovation-focused instruction with heavy use of international technical references.

Eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent recognized by TU/IOE.
• Undergraduate grades meeting IOE’s minimum requirement.
• Minimum qualifying marks in IOE entrance exam.

Admission Process (Points)
• Deposit exam fee via IOE voucher in designated bank account.
• Apply online at ioe.edu.np/entrance or entrance.ioe.edu.np.
• Select correct entrance stream.
• Upload prescribed photo and ID (citizenship/passport/last exam admit card).
• Any edits require additional fees; ID/photo edits require ICTC visit.
• Admission based on merit ranking in IOE entrance examination.
• Total intake: 20 seats (Regular, Reserved, Full Fee, Sponsored).

Job Prospects
• ICT systems engineer
• Telecommunications engineer
• Network design and optimization engineer
• Embedded and digital systems engineer
• Signal processing specialist
• Wireless/mobile communication engineer
• Cybersecurity and communication systems analyst
• ICT project manager
• Data and information systems architect
• Research and development engineer in communication technologies