Electrical Engineering — study plan
- Credit hours
- 132
- Levels
- 5
- Courses
- 56
- Degree
- bachelor
The Electrical Engineering study plan at Kuwait University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 3 years (5 academic levels), requiring 132 credit hours across 56 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education Requirement 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0330-100 | Modern and Contemporary History of Kuwait | 3 |
| 9988-123 | English I - Intermediate Writing Skills | 3 |
| 9988-221 | English II - Technical Writing | 3 |
| 0330-102 | Arab and Islamic Cultural History Elective | 3 |
| GE-EL1 | General Education Elective Elective | 3 |
| GE-EL2 | General Education Elective Elective | 3 |
Mathematics and Basic Sciences Requirement 27 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0410-101 | Calculus I | 3 |
| 0410-102 | Calculus II | 3 |
| 0410-111 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| 0410-211 | Calculus III | 3 |
| 0410-240 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| 0420-101 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| 0420-105 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| 0430-101 | General Physics I | 3 |
| 0430-105 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| 0430-102 | General Physics II | 3 |
| 0430-107 | General Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
College of Engineering Requirement 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0600-104 | Engineering Graphics and Design | 2 |
| 0600-205 | Electrical Engineering Fundamentals | 3 |
| 0600-207 | Electrical Engineering Fundamentals Lab | 1 |
| 0600-208 | Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 |
| 0600-209 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| 0600-304 | Engineering Probability & Statistics | 3 |
| 0600-307 | Applied Numerical Methods and Programming in Engineering | 3 |
Major Compulsory Requirements 52 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0610-212 | Advanced Mathematics for Electrical Engineering | 3 |
| 0610-213 | Linear Circuits Analysis | 3 |
| 0610-233 | Electronics I | 3 |
| 0610-234 | Electronics Laboratory I | 1 |
| 0610-297 | Cornerstone Design | 3 |
| 0610-312 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| 0610-320 | Electromagnetic Field Theory | 3 |
| 0610-333 | Electronics II | 3 |
| 0610-334 | Electronics Laboratory II | 1 |
| 0610-343 | Energy Conversion I | 3 |
| 0610-345 | Energy Conversion Laboratory I | 1 |
| 0610-350 | Power System Analysis I | 3 |
| 0610-370 | Control Theory I | 3 |
| 0610-374 | Control Laboratory I | 1 |
| 0610-381 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| 0610-384 | Communication Laboratory | 1 |
| 0610-385 | Introduction to Digital Signal Processing | 3 |
| 0610-497 | Engineering Design | 3 |
| 0612-262 | Fundamentals of Digital Logic | 3 |
| 0612-264 | Digital Logic Laboratory | 1 |
| 0612-363 | Introduction to Embedded Systems | 3 |
| 0612-364 | Introduction to Embedded Systems Laboratory | 1 |
Major Elective Courses 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0610-399 | Engineering Training Elective | 3 |
| 0610-420 | Antenna and Propagation Elective | 3 |
| 0610-428 | Wireless Communication Networks Elective | 3 |
| 0610-443 | Energy Conversion II Elective | 3 |
| 0610-446 | Introduction to Power Electronics Elective | 3 |
| 0610-452 | Power System Analysis II Elective | 3 |
| 0610-472 | Control Theory II Elective | 3 |
| 0610-482 | Digital Communication Elective | 3 |
| 0610-488 | Digital Image Processing Elective | 3 |
| 0610-495 | Senior Project Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Electrical Engineering
How many credit hours is Electrical Engineering at Kuwait University?
Electrical Engineering at Kuwait University requires completing 132 credit hours to graduate, spread across 56 courses.
How many years is Electrical Engineering at Kuwait University?
The study plan for Electrical Engineering spans about 3 years (5 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Electrical Engineering award?
Electrical Engineering at Kuwait University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 132 credit hours.
Is Electrical Engineering offered at other universities?
Yes, Electrical Engineering is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.