Highlights
Tuition fee
Free
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Tuition fee
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Duration
3 months
Duration
3 months
Apply date
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Campus location
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Campus location
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The aim of this Non-terrestrial Communication System for Aerial-based Object Recognition and Positioning (Internship) from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is to utilize civilian single-lens drones to develop a cost-effective system for detecting and tracking objects from high-altitude perspectives and establish an energy-efficient non-terrestrial communication system. 

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Overview

Modern aerial-based technology offers a promising way to ensure sustainability and increase productivity in the outdoor economy, such as agriculture, environment monitoring, and infrastructure inspection. UAVs play a crucial role in modern intelligent systems. 

Equipped with cameras and sensors, UAVs fly over large areas and capture high-resolution aerial imagery to provide real-time object information. Moreover, the wireless transceivers equipped on UAVs facilitate data collection and forwarding services. 

Key Facts

The student of this Non-terrestrial Communication System for Aerial-based Object Recognition and Positioning (Internship) from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) will focus on creating a robust model tailored for high-altitude object recognition, developing a positioning system that can handle the unique challenges of desert environments, and conducting thorough evaluations to ensure the wireless communication system is energy-efficient and sustainable.

Programme Structure

  • Training a new deep learning model for object recognition from the UAV perspective. 
  • Developing an object positioning and tracking system for desert environments from the UAV perspective. 
  • Evaluating the energy consumption of building a non-terrestrial communication system by UAVs for object recognition and positioning.

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 3 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
  • Application deadline: all year around

Language

English
PTE Academic
62
IELTS
6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3.5

English requirements

PTE Academic
62
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Undergraduate students in 3rd year or above and master’s students.
  • Minimum GPA: 3.5/4
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of purpose
  • Contact details of 3 referees
  • Official English language test score

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Tuition Fees

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  • International

    Non-residents
    Free
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    Free

Additional Details

  • This is a fully-funded internship; it includes tuition, airfare, housing, medical insurance, visa reimbursement and a monthly stipend of $1,000. 

Living costs

Thuwal

Saudi Arabia
2270 - 3445 SAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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