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College of Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Description:

The Electrical Engineering program at the College of Engineering at Qassim University offers two specialized tracks: Electrical Power Engineering and Electronics and Communications Engineering. The program aims to equip students with the specialized knowledge and technical skills needed to work in the fields of power systems, control, communications, and electronic networks. The program adopts an educational methodology that combines theoretical aspects with advanced practical applications, with an emphasis on developing scientific research skills and technical innovation. The program has received international academic accreditation from ABET and national accreditation from the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA), which establishes it as one of the distinguished programs supporting industrial and technical development in the Kingdom.

Method of study
Live (in-person) teaching
Degree
Bachelor
School level
University study
Place of study (Male Students)
Main Campus
Place of study (female students)
Main Campus
Required specialization
Secondary school
Years of study
5 years
Study period
Morning
Number of Credit Hours
173
Credits required for graduation
173
Other conditions
Transferring the accepted student's previous courses to equivalent courses in the department or college, which depends on the approval of the department's course study committee and the department's council.
Tuition fees
There are no tuition fees for Saudi students (government-funded program). Fees for non-Saudi students apply according to university regulations.
Preference Mechanism for Admission
Secondary school
30%
General Aptitude Test
30%
Achievement test
40%

Educational goals :

1- Preparing graduates for a successful career as electrical engineers in the public and private sectors.
2- Conducting applied scientific research and providing advisory services.
3- Enhancing communication, cooperation and partnership with the community.
4- Participating in adopting advanced technologies and introducing innovations.
5- Effective contribution to the sustainable development of Saudi society.

Learning outcomes :

According to international standards such as ABET and NCAAA, undergraduate learning outcomes are categorized into a set of core areas:
I: Knowledge and understanding:
1- Acquire knowledge of basic sciences (math, physics, management, economics, etc.) and basic engineering sciences.
2) Identify complex electrical engineering issues by understanding the principles of electrical engineering materials, basic science, and math.
3- Connecting knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and basic sciences to their engineering specialty, in addition to an in-depth knowledge of this specialty.
4- Define research and survey methodologies comprehensively.
II: Skills:
Formulate and solve complex electrical engineering problems by applying engineering, science, math, and management principles.
2- Apply appropriate engineering techniques, resources, and modern IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to electrical engineering devices, equipment, components, and systems, taking into account constraints to evaluate their properties and operational performance.
3- Designing a device, component, equipment, system, or process related to the field of electrical engineering.
4- Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
5- Conducting inquiries, investigations, and research into complex cases and issues.
6- Develop and conduct appropriate experiments, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
III: Values, Independence, Responsibility: 
1- Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, considering the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
2- Acquire new knowledge, as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
3- Work effectively as part of a team whose members lead together, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, set goals, plan tasks, and achieve objectives.

Tracks :

Program and departmental requirements (73 credits) for each of the two tracks offered by the department. The two tracks are: Power Engineering Track and Electronics and Communications Engineering Track. The student must choose one of these two tracks. The 73 credit hours for each track are divided into:

  • Common core courses (37 credits).
  • Compulsory track courses (30 credits).
  • Elective courses (6 credit hours).
  • Free courses: 6 credit hours are chosen from the range of courses available at the university.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of the two bachelor's programs in electrical engineering can work in the following fields:
1- All engineering departments in government facilities.
2- Projects, operation and maintenance departments in government facilities.
3- Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs.
4- Saudi Commission for Engineers.
5- Saudi Electricity Company.
6- Military Works Department.
7- Construction companies.
8. Saudi Telecom Company (STC).
9- Saudi Arabian Airlines.
10. Power and electric power companies.
11. Saudi Aramco.
12- All factories.
13- Saline Water Desalination Corporation.
14. Ministry of Electricity.
15. Ministry of Agriculture and Water.
16. Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC).
17. Saudi Unified Electricity Company.

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