Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
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
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.