Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

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About This Programme

An ABET-accredited degree covering power systems, electronics, communications, control and signal processing, with laboratory and design work. Prepares graduates for the energy, electronics, telecommunications and automation industries.

Course Highlights

  • ABET (EAC)-accredited
  • Breadth across circuits, electronics, electromagnetics, signals, communications, control, power systems and machines
  • State-of-the-art labs in communications, drones, electric vehicles, control, DSP, renewable energy and microelectronics
  • Two-semester capstone design project and mandatory industry internship

What You'll Study

Lecture and design courses backed by analog-electronics, communications, control-systems and electric-machines/power-systems labs, a required 8-week summer internship (NGN 397), and a two-semester senior design project (ELE 490/491).

Year 1

  • CHM 101 General Chemistry I (or BIO 101)3 credits
  • CHM 101L General Chemistry Laboratory I (or BIO 101L)1 credit
  • MTH 103 Calculus I3 credits
  • NGN 110 Introduction to Engineering and Computing2 credits
  • PHY 101 General Physics I3 credits
  • PHY 101L General Physics Laboratory I1 credit
  • WRI 101 Academic Writing I3 credits
  • ELE 101 Introduction to Electrical Engineering1 credit
  • MTH 104 Calculus II3 credits
  • NGN 112 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Data Science3 credits
  • PHY 102 General Physics II3 credits
  • PHY 102L General Physics Laboratory II1 credit
  • WRI 102 Academic Writing II3 credits
  • General Education Core: History and Culture of the Arab World3 credits

Year 2

  • CMP 120 Programming I3 credits
  • ELE 211 Electric Circuits I3 credits
  • MTH 203 Calculus III3 credits
  • MTH 225 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra3 credits
  • NGN 211 Introduction to Engineering Probability and Statistics3 credits
  • General Education Core: Culture in a Critical Perspective3 credits
  • COE 221 Digital Systems4 credits
  • ELE 212 Electric Circuits II3 credits
  • ELE 241 Electronics I3 credits
  • ELE 311 Electromagnetics3 credits
  • ENG 204 Advanced Academic Writing3 credits

Year 3

  • ELE 321 Signals and Systems3 credits
  • ELE 341 Electronics II3 credits
  • ELE 342L Analog Electronics Laboratory1 credit
  • ELE 352 Electric Machines3 credits
  • ELE 353 Control Systems I3 credits
  • ELE 360 Probability and Stochastic Processes3 credits
  • COE 242 Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems4 credits
  • ELE 353L Control Systems I Laboratory1 credit
  • ELE 361 Communications3 credits
  • ELE 371 Power Systems Analysis3 credits
  • ELE 372L Electric Machines and Power Systems Laboratory1 credit
  • IEN 301 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset3 credits
  • NGN 397 Professional Training (summer internship)0 credits

Year 4

  • ELE 332L Measurements and Instrumentation Laboratory1 credit
  • ELE 361L Communications Laboratory1 credit
  • ELE 490 Electrical Engineering Design Project I1 credit
  • Major Elective3 credits
  • Major Elective3 credits
  • General Education Core: Arts and Literature3 credits
  • General Education Core: Human Interaction and Behavior3 credits
  • ELE 491 Electrical Engineering Design Project II2 credits
  • Major Elective3 credits
  • Major Elective3 credits
  • General Education Core (elective)3 credits
  • Free Elective3 credits
  • Free Elective3 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A secondary-school average of about 85% (or in the best two of the last three years), with UAE Ministry of Education equivalency where required, and a minimum grade B in the mathematics and science subjects required for the major. American-curriculum applicants take the SAT or EmSAT mathematics test.
English: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5 (equivalent to 80 on the previous scale) or AUS Institutional TOEFL ITP 550. AUS accepts only TOEFL and IELTS, and scores are valid for two calendar years; transfer applicants may also present EmSAT Achieve English 1550.

A mathematics placement test determines direct entry to Calculus I.

Careers

Electrical engineers work in controls, electronics, robotics and drones, communications, power and renewable-energy systems, satellite systems and biomedical electronics across the region's technology, energy and telecom sectors.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC).

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Start Date

August 2026 (Fall; also Spring & Summer intakes)

Typical Offer

~85% secondary average + IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80; strong maths & physics; SAT/EmSAT Math for American-curriculum applicants

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Engineering

Campus

Sharjah

Course Type

Electrical engineering

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 110,876/yr

Apply online at apply.aus.edu. A non-refundable application fee of AED 400 + 5% VAT applies, and a AED 5,000 seat-reservation deposit confirms your place. AUS offers extensive merit, need-based and athletic scholarships.

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