School: School of Sciences and Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Academic year

2022-2023
Taught Language: English

Course Summary

Aims

The aims of the MSc in Electrical Engineering are to:

  1. Prepare students to succeed in a constantly growing, highly demanding and competitive technological world;
  2. Create an academic environment conducive to learning new technologies and engineering concepts;
  3. Introduce students to research on advanced engineering topics;
  4. Cultivate analytical skills and critical thinking;
  5. Provide specialization and extensive knowledge on the areas of concentration;
  6. Promote engineering ethics and moral practices.

Objectives

The objectives of the programme are to:

  1. Provide specialized advanced knowledge and tools to our graduates in order to cope successfully in a technologically challenging environment;
  2. Facilitate learning in areas of electrical engineering that are directly linked to industry and current state-of-the-art technology;
  3. Provide the theoretical and computational skills necessary for the solution of both theoretical and practical engineering problems;
  4. Provide practical and experimental hands-on experience that allows the students to link directly to fundamental knowledge and theory;
  5. Prepare graduates to work alone or in groups in order to provide engineering solutions;
  6. Prepare graduates to design/implement systems and processes towards the solution of engineering problems;
  7. Promote research, develop research skills and provide fundamental knowledge to support a successful career in research and development;
  8. Develop the ability of the graduates to write technical reports and scientific papers as well as to present their work before an audience;
  9. Provide the graduates with the opportunity to develop a greater technical competence in their area and become successful professionals throughout their lifetime;
  10. Prepare graduates for admission to a PhD program in electrical engineering.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Masters’ programme can be employed in a number of sectors including:

  1. Private companies;
  2. Public organizations;
  3. Semi-government organizations;
  4. Universities and colleges;
  5. Research institutions;
  6. Technical high schools and professional training schools;
  7. Telecommunications companies;
  8. Army, navy, and defense companies;
  9. Radar and monitoring system facilities

Modules

Section: A – Core Requirements
Min. ECTS Credits: 48  Max. ECTS Credits: 48
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
ECE-532 Probability and Random Processes 8
ECE-544 Antennas for Wireless Communications 8
ECE-546 Fiber Optics 8
ECE-552 Digital Communications 8
ECE-566 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution 8
ECE-567 Renewable Energy Sources and Technologies 8
 
Section: B – Signal Processing and Communications
Min. ECTS Credits: 0  Max. ECTS Credits: 40
Notes: ECE-593 may also be included in this section.
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
ECE-524 Advanced Computer Networks 8
ECE-526 Optical Networks 8
ECE-530 Adaptive Signal Processing 8
ECE-533 Detection and Estimation Theory 8
ECE-534 Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic 8
ECE-535 Speech Processing 8
ECE-536 Digital Image Processing 8
ECE-550 Information Theory 8
ECE-553 Communications Management 8
ECE-554 Wireless Communications 8
ECE-556 Satellite Communications Systems 8
 
Section: C – Electromagnetics, Antennas and Microwave Engineering
Min. ECTS Credits: 0  Max. ECTS Credits: 40
Notes: ECE-593, ECE-554 and ECE-556 may also be included in this section.
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
ECE-540 Microwave Circuits 8
ECE-541 RF Circuit Design 8
ECE-542 Electromagnetic Waves and Guided Structures 8
ECE-543 Electromagnetic Compatibility/Electromagnetic Interference 8
ECE-545 Applied Electromagnetics 8
ECE-547 Computational Methods in Electromagnetics 8
 
Section: D – Renewable Energy Sources and Power Systems
Min. ECTS Credits: 0  Max. ECTS Credits: 40
Notes: ECE-593 may also be included in this section.
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
ECE-561 Photovoltaics 8
ECE-562 Power Electronics 8
ECE-563 Smart Power Grid Management 8
ECE-565 Wind Energy Technology 8
ECE-568 Power System Protection 8
ECE-569 Electrical Design, Planning and Regulations 8
 
Section: E – VLSI and Embedded Systems
Min. ECTS Credits: 0  Max. ECTS Credits: 40
Notes: ECE-593 may also be included in this section.
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
ECE-520 Introduction to VLSI Design 8
ECE-521 Fault Tolerant Computing 8
ECE-522 Advanced Computer Architecture 8
ECE-523 Testing and Diagnosis for VLSI Systems and Circuits 8
ECE-525 Computer Aided Design for VLSI 8
ECE-527 Electronic Properties of Materials 8
ECE-528 Embedded Systems 8
 
Section: F – Seminars, Thesis and Special Topics
Min. ECTS Credits: 2  Max. ECTS Credits: 34
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
ECE-590 Graduate Seminars 2
ECE-591A Thesis Research I 6
ECE-591B Thesis Research II 6
ECE-591C Thesis Research III 12
ECE-593 Special Topics in Electrical Engineering 8

Assessment Method

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, midterms, 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

Students come to UNIC from around the world, blending a diverse range of academic backgrounds, experiences, interests, talents and cultural heritage.

Admission to our University is granted under different categories, depending on the student’s qualifications and educational objectives.

Our general admissions policy relies on the student’s previous academic performance, including their high school grades. The Medical School has separate admissions policies and procedures outlined on the Medical School website.

Admission 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

Application deadline

Students may begin their studies in September or February. Applications must reach the Office of Admissions together with all the required documents by:

Studies from Deadline
Fall Semester (September to January) Late June
Spring Semester (February to May) Late October
Summer Session (June to July) Late February
Application Deadlines for European and Local students Please call the Office of Admissions on +357 22841528

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements
  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)
Additional entry requirements

Admission Policy Statement

The University adheres to a policy of non-discrimination in admitting students without reference to race, colour, religion, gender, age, handicap or national origin. Admission to the University is granted under different categories depending on student qualifications and educational objectives. The University admissions policy relies on the student’s past records, including high school grades.

 

Once we review your application you will be contacted by an Admissions Counsellor guiding you through the rest of the application process and, if necessary, the procedure for issuing your student visa.

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

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.

Fees and funding

Application Fees

No enrolments for current semester.

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

Main Contact

46 Makedonitissas Avenue, CY-2417

Contact Person: UNIC

Phone: +35722841500