Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program is designed to provide students with a strong technical background in the key subjects of electronics, power engineering, signal processing, communications, control, and embedded systems. This program ensures that students are uniquely qualified to design, analyze, and test wide-ranging solutions for state-of-the-art electrical and electronic systems.

Program Overview

The continued worldwide growth in all aspects of electrical and electronic technologies means this Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering opens up a wide array of career possibilities. Students who pursue this degree will be equipped with the skills needed to contribute to the dynamic engineering landscape. The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Program Objectives

The program objectives are broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that should be achieved a few years after graduation. In general, graduates are expected to:

• Demonstrate success as electrical engineers with a good set of technical, problem-solving, and leadership accomplishments.
• Participate in life-long learning activities such as training, continuing education, or graduate studies.
• Contribute to the development and growth of local and global communities and uphold their ethical, social, and professional responsibilities.

Student Outcomes

The learning outcomes describe competencies and skills that Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering students acquire by graduation:

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex electrical engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• An ability to apply electrical 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.
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• An 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.
• An 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.
• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Career Opportunities

Electrical Engineers are highly employable and can find work in many industries, including electronics, automotive, IT, telecoms, manufacturing, energy, transport, aerospace, government, utilities, and construction. Graduates of this program have gone on to work in a wide range of companies, including the UAE Armed Forces, Etisalat, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company, the Ministry of Education, Drake and Skull International, Schneider Electric, Siemens, and many electrical engineering contracting and consulting companies.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program include:

• High School Curriculum: MOE Advance & MOE ADEK, with a minimum grade of 80% in Level 3 in Maths & Physics.
• Language Proficiency & Other Tests: English EmSAT 1100, IELTS 5, TOEFL IBT 61, TOEFL CBT 173, ITP 500, Cambridge 154-161, IESOL/SESOL B1/B2, Pearson PTE 36-41.
• Mathematics: EmSAT 800, SAT 555, Math Subject ADU Preparatory Course, or placement to Pre-Calculus level in ADU Math Placement Test.
• EmSAT Physics: Physics EmSAT 800 or ADU Preparatory Course.

Tuition Fees Structure & Calculation

The total fees for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program are AED 250,320 for Abu Dhabi and AED 200,520 for Al Ain. The tuition fees structure and calculation are as follows:

• General Education: AED 46,200 (Abu Dhabi), AED 36,900 (Al Ain).
• Majors: AED 204,120 (Abu Dhabi), AED 163,620 (Al Ain). The tuition fee calculations are based on the assumption that elective courses will be taken with the College that the student is taking their major with.

Scholarship and Financial Aids

Abu Dhabi University is dedicated to empowering outstanding students and inspiring them to pursue their educational objectives. The university offers scholarships and financial aid programs to support students in achieving their academic goals.