Electrical Engineering
Designing the systems that power and control modern technology.
Overview
Electrical Engineering focuses on the generation, transmission, control, and use of electrical energy and signals.
Core subjects
- Circuit Theory and Network Analysis
- Electronics (Analog and Digital)
- Signals and Systems
- Electromagnetics
- Electrical Machines and Power Systems
- Control Systems
- Power Electronics
- Measurement and Instrumentation
- Communication Systems (basic)
Specializations
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Electrical Power and Machines Engineering
- Power and Control
- Electromechanics
- Electronics Engineering
Career paths
- Electrical Power Engineer
- Substation / Grid Engineer
- Electrical Design Engineer (buildings, industry)
- Maintenance / Protection Engineer
- Control and Automation Engineer
- Electronics / Hardware Engineer
- Telecom / Network Engineer (with overlap)
- Technical Sales for electrical equipment
Study snapshot
- Duration
- Typically 4–5 years
- Workload
- High – advanced math, theory, and labs
- Difficulty
- ★★★★★ — one of the more conceptually intensive engineering majors
- Practical components
- Labs, design projects, site visits to plants/substations
- Internships
- Recommended in utilities, industrial companies, or consultancies
Where to study Electrical Engineering in Lebanon
- American University of Beirut: Electrical and Computer Engineering – $153,300
- Beirut Arab University: Communications and Electronics Engineering – $26,869
- Beirut Arab University: Electrical Power and Machines Engineering – $26,869
- Beirut Arab University: Renewable Energy Engineering – $26,869
- Holy Spirit University of Kaslik: Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering – $64,970
- Lebanese American University: Electrical Engineering – $147,300
- Lebanese International University: Electrical Engineering – $23,220
- Lebanese International University: Electronics Engineering – $23,220
- Lebanese University: Electrical & Electronic Engineering: – $240 per year
- Lebanese University: Electrical & Electronic Engineering: Computer & Communications – $240 per year
- Lebanese University: Electrical & Electronic Engineering: Industrial Digital Control - Power & Control – $240 per year
- Lebanese University: Electrical & Electronic Engineering: IT – $240 per year
- Notre Dame University – Louaize: Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering - ABET Accredited Program – $70,500
- Rafik Hariri University: Electrical and Electronics Engineering BE – $35,484
- Rafik Hariri University: Electrical and Electronics Engineering BS – $27,080
- University of Balamand: Electrical Engineering – $40,742
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