School: School of Sciences and Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Academic year

2022-2023
Taught Language: English
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Course Summary

Aims:

The programme is intended to qualify students to begin a professional career in the field of Electrical Engineering as engineers or to pursue further advanced post-graduate studies at the level of Masters or Doctorate degrees. The major engineering courses of the Bachelor’s programme contain, apart from theory and fundamental principles, elements of analysis and design, as well as significant laboratory work.

Objectives:

The graduate of this programme should:

  1. Have a fundamental understanding of a broad spectrum of topics in Electrical Engineering;
  2. Have advanced knowledge and in-depth understanding of at least one of the specialization areas of Electrical Engineering;
  3. Have a firm grasp of the basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, and possibly chemistry as a foundation for further post-graduate studies;
  4. Be able to communicate technical ideas effectively through both oral presentations and written reports;
  5. Have developed independent thinking and problem solving skills to tackle real-world Electrical Engineering problems;
  6. Have extensive hands-on laboratory experience in designing hardware and software solutions to challenging real-world problems in Electrical Engineering;
  7. Have acquired an interdisciplinary fundamental knowledge for a more fulfilling and rewarding career;
  8. Have adequate software programming skills that are needed in the process of analysis and design of electrical engineering problem solutions;
  9. Be a well-rounded individual that is knowledgeable of fields outside of science and engineering including business, and liberal arts;
  10.  Be well prepared for either an entry-level job in Electrical Engineering or further studies toward an advanced post-graduate Masters and/or Doctorate degree.

The programme has both an academic and market orientation. Thus, it is targeting students who intend to pursue post-graduate studies, as well as those that will enter the job market after graduation.

Career Prospects

On successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to use the acquired technical knowledge and analytical skills to effectively tackle engineering problems and provide viable solutions. Recently, the EE programme degree has been acknowledged by the Scientific and Technical Chamber of Cyprus, thus allowing students to work in their field of studies in both the government and private sectors of the island. Potential employment opportunities include employment by:

  • Telecommunication companies to design and monitor large-scale telecommunication systems;
  • Electric companies in order to work in power generating plants, distribution networks, etc.;
  • Companies dealing with any kind of home and outdoors automation systems;
  • Software companies to design and develop algorithms that provide solutions to engineering type of application problems;
  • Companies specializing in industrial automation and control;
  • Companies that design electronic circuits that perform important functions for a wide range of applications; good examples are mobile phones, electronic gadgets, televisions, cameras, CD players, etc.;
  • Companies that design and implement algorithms that improve network traffic, reduce time delays, eliminate noise and interference, etc.;
  • Companies that seek IT engineers to set up Local Area Networks (LANs) and monitor data traffic and quality of service;
  • Large, multi-national companies who seek consultants in the fields of telecommunications, semiconductors, electronics, and networks;
  • High-Schools, as teachers of Technology and Electronics.

Modules

Section: A – Major Requirements
Min. ECTS Credits: 120  Max. ECTS Credits: 120
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
COMP-111 Programming Principles I 6
ECE-100 Electric Circuits I 6
ECE-101 Electric Circuits I Lab 2
ECE-102 Electric Circuits II 6
ECE-103 Electric Circuits II Lab 2
ECE-110 Digital Systems 6
ECE-111 Digital Systems Lab 2
ECE-210 Electronics I 6
ECE-211 Electronics I Lab 2
ECE-212 Electronics II 6
ECE-213 Electronics II Lab 2
ECE-220 Microprocessors 6
ECE-221 Microprocessors Lab 2
ECE-290 Numerical Methods Using MATLAB 6
ECE-310 Digital Integrated Circuits 6
ECE-330 Signals and Systems 6
ECE-332 Probability and Random Signals 6
ECE-340 Electromagnetics I 6
ECE-342 Electromagnetics II 6
ECE-350 Principles of Communications 6
ECE-360 Electric Machines 6
ECE-364 Control Systems 6
ECE-430 Digital Signal Processing 6
ECE-492 Senior Year Project 6
 
Section: B – Electrical Engineering Electives
Min. ECTS Credits: 30  Max. ECTS Credits: 30
Notes: Students should take at least 3 courses from one of the three areas of specialization below. Subject to approval, a student may select up to 2 Computer Engineering program electives. Specialization 1 – Communications and Signal Processing: ECE-324, ECE-352, ECE-354, ECE-426, ECE-432, ECE-434, ECE-436, ECE-450, ECE-452, ECE-454, ECE-456, ECE-490. Specialization 2 – Microwaves, Antennas and Optics: ECE-440, ECE-442, ECE-444, ECE-446, ECE-490. Specialization 3 – Power and Automation Systems: ECE-362, ECE-460, ECE-462, ECE-464, ECE-466, ECE-467, ECE-468, ECE-469, ECE-490.
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
ECE-324 Data Communication and Computer Networks 6
ECE-352 Electronic Communications 6
ECE-354 Data Communication Technologies 6
ECE-362 Power System Analysis 6
ECE-426 Optical Networks 6
ECE-432 Speech Processing 6
ECE-434 Neural Networks and Fuzzy Systems 6
ECE-436 Image Processing 6
ECE-440 Microwave Circuits 6
ECE-442 Principles of Lasers 6
ECE-444 Antennas for Wireless Communications 6
ECE-446 Fiber Optics 6
ECE-450 Information Theory and Coding 6
ECE-452 Digital Communications 6
ECE-454 Wireless Communications 6
ECE-456 Satellite Communication Systems 6
ECE-460 Introduction to Robotics 6
ECE-462 Power Electronics 6
ECE-464 Digital Control Systems 6
ECE-466 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution 6
ECE-467 Renewable Energy Sources and Technologies 6
ECE-468 Power System Protection 6
ECE-469 Electrical Design, Planning and Regulations 6
ECE-490 Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering 6
ECE-491 Internship 6
 
Section: C – Mathematics Requirements
Min. ECTS Credits: 36  Max. ECTS Credits: 36
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
MATH-190 Calculus I 8
MATH-191 Calculus II 8
MATH-270 Calculus III 8
MATH-280 Linear Algebra I 6
MATH-330 Ordinary Differential Equations 6
 
Section: D – Science Electives
Min. ECTS Credits: 30  Max. ECTS Credits: 30
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
CHEM-106 General Chemistry 8
MENG-250 Engineering Mechanics: Statics 6
MENG-252 Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics 6
PHYS-150 General Physics I 8
PHYS-160 General Physics II 8
PHYS-270 General Physics III 8
PHYS-305 Semiconductor Physics and Technology 6
 
Section: E – Business Electives
Min. ECTS Credits: 6  Max. ECTS Credits: 6
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
ACCT-110 Accounting I 6
BADM-234 Organizational Behavior 6
ECON-261 Principles of Microeconomics 6
MGT-281 Introduction to Management 6
MKTG-291 Marketing 6
 
Section: F – Language Requirements
Min. ECTS Credits: 12  Max. ECTS Credits: 12
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
BADM-332 Technical Writing and Research 6
ENGL-101 English Composition 6
 
Section: G – Liberal Arts Electives
Min. ECTS Credits: 6  Max. ECTS Credits: 6
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
COMM-200 Business and Professional Communication 6
ESCI-200 Society and Environment 6
HIST-260 Cyprus History and Culture 6
PHIL-120 Ethics 6
PSY-110 General Psychology I 6
SOC-101 Principles of Sociology 6
UNIC-100 University Experience 6

Assessment Method

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid terms, projects, and class participation. Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.

How to apply

  1. Completed Application Form
  2. A copy of your passport (page with your personal details and photo)
  3. Academic Records (True copy of the original)
    • For Bachelors Degree applicants: High School Leaving Certificate and mark sheet
    • For Masters Degree applicants: Bachelors Degree and transcripts
    • For Doctorate applicants: Bachelors and Masters Degree, including transcripts
  4. Two Letters of recommendation/reference from professors or employers (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only). Certain programmes have additional requirements
  5. Curriculum Vitae–CV (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only)
  6. Personal Statement (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only)
  7. Research proposal (for Doctorate applicants only)
  8. Evidence of work experience (where applicable)
  9. Portfolio (for selected programmes of study)

Application deadline

Generally, the deadline for applying

  • for the Fall semester is end of August and
  • for Spring semester, end of November

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

The minimum admission requirement is a recognized High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC). Students with a lower HSLC grade than 7.5/10 or 15/20 or equivalent, depending on the grading system of the country issuing the HSLC, are provided with extra academic guidance and monitoring during the first year of their studies. Some programmes have higher entry requirements

Additional entry requirements

English Language Proficiency

The list below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment to the programme of study. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).

  • TOEFL – 525 and above
  • Computer-based TOEFL – 193 and above
  • Internet-based TOEFL – 80 and above
  • IELTS – 6 and above
  • Cambridge Exams [First Certificate] – B and above
  • Cambridge Exams [Proficiency Certificate – C and above
  • GCSE English Language “O” Level – C and above
  • Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) – Pass
  • Pearson PTE General – Level 3 and above
  • KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) – Level B2 and above
  • Anglia – Level B2 and above
  • IEB Advances Programme English – Pass
  • Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan – 650 average score for ALL skills and above

English language requirements

The table below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment on a programme of study offered in English. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).

English Qualification ELR Equivalent to IELTS 6
TOEFL 525 and above
Computer-based TOEFL 193 and above
Internet-based TOEFL 80 and above
IELTS 6 and above
Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) B and above
Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) C and above
GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE C and above
Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) Pass
Pearson PTE General Level 3 and above
KPG
(The Greek Foreign Language Examinations
for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency)		 Level B2 and above
Anglia Level B2 and above
IEB Advanced Programme English Pass
Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE)
Michigan Language Assessment
by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan		 650 average score for ALL skills and above
 
 
 

English Language Proficiency

Master students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based, GCSE “O” Level or IGCSE with minimum “C”, IELTS with a score of 6.5, or a score placement at the ENGL- 100 level of UNIC’s NEPTON. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate programme.

The purpose of the NEPTON Test

1. The purpose of this test is to place students in the appropriate level of English in order to support their academic studies at the University. The NEPTON is not a University entrance examination; previous academic performance (e.g. School Leaving Certificate) is taken into consideration with regard to University entrance requirements.

2. The number of additional courses and corresponding course loads are given in the table below:

 
 
 
Level of English Hour of tuition/work Credits Additional course load permitted
ENGL-101 English Composition 3 6 Normal
ENGL-100 Basic Writing 3 6 Normal
BENG-100 College English 6 6 Normal
BENG-070 English Language Skills 12 4 6 credit hours
BENG-060 English for Beginners 20 2 No other credits
 
 
 

3.Students who have the following qualifications can take the test, but will not be placed below the level shown:

English Qualification ENGL-101 ENGL-100
TOEFL 550+ 513-547
Computer-based TOEFL 213+ 183-210
Internet-based TOEFL 79+ 65-78
IELTS 6.5+ 5.5-6.0
Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) Grade A or B Grade C
Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) A or B or C A or B
GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE A or B C
Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) Pass N/A
Pearson PTE General Level 4 Level 3
KPG
(The Greek Foreign Language Examinations
for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency)		 Level C1 Level B2
Anglia Proficiency or Masters Advanced
IEB Advanced Programme English Pass N/A
Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE)
Michigan Language Assessment
by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan		 840-1000 average score for ALL skills 650-835 average score for ALL skills
 
 
 

4.Students can take the NEPTON after they officially enroll and pay the Euro 55 application fee.

Fees and funding

Application Fees

Yearly tuition fees:

International / Non EU Students: 9.420 Euro

 

Local / EU Students: 9.240 Euro



Additional Fee information

OTHER FEES

ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMMES

ONLINE/DL PROGRAMMES

Application fee (one-off/nonrefundable payment)

55

55

Visa application (one-off/nonrefundable payment)

86

0

Registration fee (per semester)

26

0

Health & accident insurance (per year)

175

0

Student activities fee (per semester)

20

0

Technology fee – Internet use etc. (per semester)

15

0

International student guarantee (one-off / refundable payment)

400

0

Transcript fee (per copy)

5

5

Evaluation fee (transfer credits / ECTS)

52

52

Second exam fee (per course)

65

65

Graduation application fee

60

60

Total 

959

273

Provider information

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Contact Person: UNIC

Phone: +35722778744

Email: info@uagc.eu