Study electrical engineering abroad
An in-depth guide to studying electrical engineering as an international student.
Electrical engineering degrees abroad
Electrical engineering, often referred to as electronic and electrical engineering, is concerned with the technology and application of electricity. It impacts nearly every aspect of our lives, and as an electrical engineer you could find yourself at the cutting edge of new technologies and electronic innovations.
As the world becomes more reliant on sustainable energy and electric vehicles become more common, the demand for electrical engineers will only increase. Most programs require you to have good grades in subjects like maths and physics, and computing and programming skills are also an advantage.
Choosing to study electrical engineering abroad means you’ll be able to access the best programs and the universities with the best facilities. It’s also a chance to experience a new culture, improve your language skills and choose a country that offers the best electrical engineering career prospects after graduation.
Electrical engineering program structure
The structure of each electrical engineering program will be determined by the university, but most will cover the same core areas.
At undergraduate level you can study electrical engineering as a BSc, BEng (Bachelor of Engineering) or MEng (Master of Engineering). The MEng combines a bachelor’s and master’s, and it’s possible to study a BEng and choose to convert it to an MEng after the first year if you have achieved the necessary grades.
Bachelor’s programs usually last between three and five years, and a separate master’s (MSc) will take one or two years. You can also study for a PhD degree if you have your master’s, and they can take up to four or five years to complete.
Electrical engineering programs are taught through lectures, small group seminars and practical laboratory work. You will spend a lot of your time developing your practical skills in laboratory sessions which will reinforce the concepts you learn in lectures.
Most programs will assess you through a combination of exams, coursework and presentations. You will also have a research project to complete in the final year of your program.
Common modules you will find on an electrical engineering program include:
- Engineering mathematics
- Computing for engineers
- Engineering materials
- Digital circuits and systems
- Electrical systems engineering
- Electromagnetics and electronic materials
- Thermodynamics
- Engineering design and practice
- Power electronics
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Electrical engineering study abroad programs
Electrical engineering undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in electrical engineering
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Electrical Engineering - BSc
Arizona State University, USA- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 30,634 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Industrial Year - BEng
University of Birmingham, UK- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 23,400 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Electrical Engineering - BSc
University of Illinois at Chicago, USA- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 29,800 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Electrical Engineering - BSc
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 27,000 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Electrical Engineering - BSc
University of Kansas, USA- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 26,960 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
Diploma in electrical engineering
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Applied Science (Marine Electrical Engineering) - Dip
University of Tasmania, Australia- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 51 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Electrical Engineering Technician - Control Systems - Dip
Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 16,532 CAD
- Start date
- January
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Electrical Engineering Technician - Dip
Centennial College, Canada- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
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Electrical Engineering Technician - Dip
Durham College, Canada- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 28 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,112 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Electrical Engineering - Dip
Sangam University, India- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 44,000 USD
- Start date
- August
Pathway in electrical engineering
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Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Foundation) - UGP
Leeds Beckett University, UK- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 11,400 USD
- Start date
- January, September
Electrical engineering graduate programs
Master's in electrical engineering
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Electrical Engineering - MSE
Arizona State University, USA- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 15 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 25,118 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Electronic and Electrical Engineering - MEng
University of Birmingham, UK- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 23,400 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Engineering (Electrical Engineering) - MEng
RMIT University, Australia- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 37,440 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Electrical Engineering - MSc
Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 3,850 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Electrical Engineering - MPhil
University of Newcastle, Australia- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 38,825 AUD
- Start date
- February, July, September
Doctorate in electrical engineering
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Electrical Engineering - PhD
University of Tasmania, Australia- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 37,493 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Electrical Engineering - Systems Engineering Track - PhD
University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 22,896 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Electrical Engineering - PhD
Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 9,000 EUR
- Start date
- February, September
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Electrical Engineering - PhD
New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 16,218 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Electronic and Electrical Engineering - PhD
London South Bank University, UK- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 13,780 GBP
- Start date
- January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
Diploma in electrical engineering
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Electrical Engineering Technician - OCDip
Fanshawe College, Canada- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 14 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,922 CAD
- Start date
- September
Future electrical engineering careers
There’s a wide range of industries you can work in as an electrical engineering graduate, including energy, IT, telecommunications, aerospace and automotive. Some of the jobs directly related to a degree in electrical and electronic engineering include:
- Electrical power engineer
- Software engineer
- Analyst
- CAD technician
- Design engineer
- Control and instrumentation engineer
- Broadcast engineer
Most universities will actively support your career aspirations, so take advantage of any help you can get while studying. Before you apply, look to see what roles electrical engineer graduates have achieved in the past to give you some inspiration.
