Centre of Excellence in Data Science

The Centre of Excellence in Data Science, established in 2021 under the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at NCU, works in collaboration with ICT Academy and MongoDB to provide specialized training and research opportunities. The Centre addresses industry-aligned development challenges by offering value-added programs and training aimed at enhancing students’ employability skills in the fields of Data Science and Machine Learning. It fosters an ecosystem of innovation, encourages entrepreneurship, and supports the creation of quality human capital.

Salient Features

• Collaboration with ICT Academy and MongoDB for industry-aligned skill development.
• Focus on Data Science and Machine Learning with strong emphasis on practical applications.
• Well-equipped infrastructure enabling research in emerging areas.
• Regular internship programs (summer and winter) in cutting-edge technologies such as Generative AI, ML Ops, and Microsoft Azure.
• Organization of project contests, hackathons, expert lectures, workshops, and value-added programs.
• Hands-on, project-based learning is supported by expert trainers from reputed organizations and universities.
• Industry–academia linkage for curriculum design and delivery.

Configuration Relevant to Students

The Centre is equipped with high-performance iMac systems featuring:

• Display: 27-inch Retina 5K
• Processor: 3.8GHz 8-core 10th-generation Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 5.0GHz)
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Storage: 1 TB SSD
• Graphics: Radeon Pro 5500XT with 8GB GDDR6 memory

These configurations are ideal for computationally intensive tasks such as large-scale data analysis, machine learning model training, visualization, and research in emerging technology domains.