Profile of the Programme

The curriculum of the program includes both lectures covering theoretical aspects and laboratory sessions with emphasis given on the design and development of systems and modules. These courses are supported by advanced equipment and state-of-the-art hardware and software facilities for experimentation.  They aim at preparing undergraduate students for a professional career in the industry or for post-graduate studies in Electrical Engineering or a related field.  Great emphasis is given to the process of analysis and design throughout all years of study, and, therefore, projects are included in all of the major theoretical and laboratory courses. This provides the theoretical foundation and the practical skills for our students to successfully complete a demanding final year (capstone design) project at the end of their undergraduate journey.

The program equips students with the ability to identify, formulate and solve problems in the area of Electrical Engineering using techniques, skills, creative thinking and modern engineering tools, necessary for engineering practice. The program offers fundamental courses on mathematics, physics and computer technology, as well as specialized knowledge on areas of electronic circuits, communications, signal processing, electromagnetics, machines, power engineering, microprocessors, VLSI, embedded systems, and many more. Students are free to select elective courses from different thematic areas according to their preferences. Three thematic areas are available:

• Communications and Signal Processing
• Microwaves, Antennas and Optics
• Power and Automation Systems

The program is fully accredited by the Ministry of Education. It has also been approved by the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK) and our graduates are in a position to register as licensed Engineers with ETEK.  The program conforms to the undisputable academic guidelines set by international accreditation bodies such as the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in the United States.  It includes a considerable number of major and elective courses of theoretical and applied nature which add to program diversity and contribute to a foundation of a broad range of skills for career positions in academia and industry.

Also, like all programs of study the University of Nicosia, it is certified by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA).

The University of Nicosia is recognized by the Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center (D.O.A.T.A.P.) as equivalent to Greek H.E.I., while the degrees of its graduates have been recognized by D.O.A.T.A.P.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Graduates of Electrical Engineering will be able to use the acquired technical knowledge and analytical skills to effectively tackle engineering problems and provide viable solutions.  Electrical Engineers may work 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.;
• industrial production units utilizing electricity through diverse electric motors via industrial automation systems, heaters, coolers, etc.;
• companies dealing with any kind of home and outdoors automation systems;
• construction companies designing and installing diverse electrical supply facilities;
• 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, entertainment devices, 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;
• army, navy, and defense companies;
• radar and monitoring system facilities;
• high schools as teachers of technology and electronics;
• university/research.

Access to Further Studies

After completion of the BSc program in Civil and Environmental Engineering, students may choose to broaden and deepen their academic qualifications and skills by pursuing post-graduate (Master and PhD) studies in the same or related field in Cyprus or overseas.