Program Overview

Introduction to the Electrical Power Engineering Program

The Electrical Power Engineering Program at Future University in Egypt is a four-year, 164 Credit Hours (CH) program consisting of ten semesters. The curriculum includes both compulsory and elective courses, allowing students to tailor their education to their interests.

Program Overview

The program incorporates six educational modules:

• University requirements module of 12 CH, including two English language courses and four humanity courses, two compulsory and two electives.
  • Two English language courses
  • Four humanity courses (two compulsory and two electives)
• Faculty requirements module of 32 CH, including:
  • 2 math courses
  • 2 physics courses
  • 1 chemistry course
  • 1 mechanics course
  • 1 graphics course
  • 2 humanity courses
• Department requirements module of 59 CH, including the following areas:
  • Electrical circuits
  • Electronics
  • Logic/digital circuits and microcontrollers
  • Electromagnetic fields
  • Signals and systems
  • Measurements
  • Control systems
  • Math
  • Physics
  • Project management and economics
• Department requirements module of 55 CH, consisting of 45 CH compulsory courses in addition to 5 elective courses, each of 2 CH.
  • Electrical machines
  • Power electronics
  • Motor drives and PLC
  • Power transmission and distribution
  • Power system analysis
  • Switchgear and substations
  • Power system protection
  • Operation and control
  • Renewable energy systems
• The graduation project of 5 CH divided into 2 semesters.
• The practical training of 240 training hours divided into 3 training modules each 80 hours, and is counted as 1 CH.

Educational Philosophy

The core values of the program are:

• Leadership and innovation
• Integrity and transparency
• Justice, accountability, and governance
• Social responsibility
• Sustainable development

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Electrical Power Engineering Program at Future University in Egypt are prepared for careers in a wide range of industries, including:

• Electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution companies
• Electrical equipment manufacturing companies
• Renewable energy companies
• Consulting firms
• Government agencies
• Construction and engineering firms
• Industrial automation and control companies
• Research and development organizations
• Academic and educational institutions
• Non-profit organizations involved in energy and sustainability initiatives
• Oil and gas companies
• Facilities management companies

Skills and Knowledge

At the time of graduation, the Electrical Power Engineering students will attain the following skills and knowledge:

• Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• Ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• Ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
• Ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• Ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• Ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Admission Requirements

To study the Electrical Power Engineering program, the student should have a good background and fair preferences in Mathematics and Physics.