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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 University of Hartford, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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45,144 USD
Fee in university's local currency 45,144 USD
- Start date
- -
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Electrical Engineering - BEng University of Tulsa, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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42,950 USD
Fee in university's local currency 42,950 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Electrical Engineering: Electromagnetic Fields and Optics - BSc University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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27,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,000 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Electrical Engineering (Hons) - BEng (Hons) RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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28,813 USD
Fee in university's local currency 37,440 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Electrical Engineering and Power Electronics - BEng (Hons) London South Bank University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,783 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,780 GBP
- Start date
- September
Associate in electrical engineering
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Computer & Electrical Engineering - ASc South Seattle College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,687 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD
- Start date
- September, January, April, June
Diploma in electrical engineering
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Electrical Engineering Technician - Dip Sheridan College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,860 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,925 CAD
- Start date
- September, January
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Electrical Engineering Technician - Control Systems - UGDip Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,981 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,532 CAD
- Start date
- January
Pathway in electrical engineering
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Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,539 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,400 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
Electrical engineering graduate programs
Master's in electrical engineering
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Electrical Engineering - MEng LeTourneau University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,650 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,650 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Electrical Engineering - MSc Manhattan College, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,620 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,620 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Electrical Engineering - MSc California State University, Long Beach, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,604 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,604 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Electrical Engineering - ME/MSc Stevens Institute of Technology, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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38,876 USD
Fee in university's local currency 38,876 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Electrical Engineering - Photonics Track - MSc University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,896 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,896 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Doctorate in electrical engineering
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Electrical Engineering - Communications and Signal Processing Track - PhD University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,896 USD
Fee in university's local currency 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
- Annual tuition fee
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10,916 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,000 EUR
- Start date
- February, September
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Electrical Engineering - PhD University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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28,854 USD
Fee in university's local currency 37,493 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Electronic and Electrical Engineering - PhD London South Bank University, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,783 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,780 GBP
- Start date
- January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
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Electrical Engineering - PhD Florida A&M University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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25,868 USD
Fee in university's local currency 25,868 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Diploma in electrical engineering
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Electrical Engineering Technician - OCDip Durham College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 28 months
- Annual tuition fee
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11,866 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,112 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Electrical Engineering Technician - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 14 months
- Annual tuition fee
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12,502 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,922 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Electrical Engineering Technician - OCDip Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,980 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- January, 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.
