Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Program Overview

The Electrical Engineering program offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is appropriate to the University mission and its design and composition as well as its delivery and assessment of learning outcomes are in accordance with international academic norms. There is a regular process of assessment and evaluation and the results of such evaluation are regularly utilized for continuous improvement of the program. Its program learning outcomes are appropriate to the level of qualifications awarded and are consistent with the UAE Qualification Framework (QFEmirates).

The EE program requires a total of 142 credit hours for graduation. This includes 3 credit hours of 16 weeks of practical training (internship) in engineering organization. The remaining 139 credit hours of course work are distributed over 8 full semesters and one summer semester. Accordingly, a student can complete all the requirements for graduation in a period of four years. For graduation, a student must have cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

Program Goals

The EE Program Goals, also referred to as Program Educational Objectives (PEOs), are stated below.

Graduates of EE program shall be:

1. Contributing as productive individuals, team members, and leaders in electrical engineering profession.
2. Updating and adapting their knowledge and abilities in their major field and associated disciplines.
3. Engaging with the community at all levels in an ethical and professional manner.
4. Pursuing graduate studies in electrical engineering and related fields both inside and outside the United Arab Emirates.

Admission Requirements

1. High School Requirements (UAE Curriculum)

• 75% Elite Track
• 80% Advanced Track 
• 90% General Track

1. Subject Proficiency EmSAT Requirements

• Mathematics: EmSAT score of 800.
• Physics: EmSATs core of 800.

 Note: If Subject Proficiency EmSAT requirement is unmet, the following options will be accepted:

• Minimum school score of 75% in Math and 70% in Physics or
• Pass the college admission test in Mathematics and Physics. 

1. English Requirements

• A minimum score of EmSAT English of 1100
• If EmSAT requirement is unmet, the following tests are accepted:
• TOEFL: 500 (or 61 in TOEFL iBT or 173 in TOEFL CBT); or
• IELTS Academics: 5; or
• Equivalent in other English proficiency tests approved by the MOE will be evaluated.

Equivalent qualifications from other educational systems are accepted, see Student Handbook for more details.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program of BSc in electrical engineering can pursue careers in a wide range of industries and services, including but not limited to:

• The electronic and computer industries
• Industrial manufacturing plants
• Security control systems
• Design automation companies
• Product design and development companies
• Major service provider companies for electronic appliances
• Mobile telephone industry
• Digital communication and networking industry
• Television and radio services
• Telecommunication companies,
• Electrical power generation companies
• Electrical power distribution services, and
• Renewable energy system design companies 

Graduation Requirements

The Bachelor of Science degree is awarded upon the fulfillment of the following:

• Successful completion of all courses in the program curriculum (139 credit hours)
• Successful completion of 16 weeks of external training at engineering companies (3 credit hours)
• The cumulative grade points average CGPA is at least 2.0

Tuition fees

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program comprises a total of 142 credit hours, with a tuition fee of 1,365 AED per credit hour, amounting to approximately 48457 AED per year.