Electrical Engineering

Mission

To graduate highly qualified electrical engineers with state-of-the-art engineering knowledge, technical skills, critical thinking, interpersonal competence, and ethics that enable them to pursue successful careers marked by life-long learning and deep commitment to the society through innovative research and professional activities.

Program Goals

Goal1 - Create an outstanding academic environment of teaching and learning to help produce qualified graduates with solid engineering foundation, competent and innovative design capabilities, excellent communication skills, and high ethical values.
Goal2 – Support state-of-the-art research activities and encourage strategic collaborations with renowned research institutes and industrial organizations to advance in cutting-edge technological domains.
Goal3 - Involve actively with the local and regional communities by providing high level technical services and establishing deep relations that will in-turn help to actively place graduates in suitable careers.

Program outcomes

K1 - Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering principles, systems, and applications to solve complex engineering problems.
S1 – Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems using the principles of electrical engineering, mathematics, and physical sciences.
S2 - Design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and interpret results to reach valid conclusions.
S3 - Design electrical and electronic systems, components, or processes to meet desired needs within realistic constraints (economic, environmental, ethical, and safety).
S4 - Communicate effectively in oral, written, and graphical forms to a range of audiences.
S5 - Engage in research, lifelong learning, and continuous professional development to keep up with technological advancements.
S6 - Utilize modern engineering tools, simulation software, and techniques to model, analyze, and design electrical systems.
V1 - Demonstrate ethical and professional responsibility and adhere to engineering codes of conduct.
V2 - Work effectively as an individual and as part of multidisciplinary teams, showing leadership and initiative.

Graduates' Characteristics

1.    Proficient: Demonstrates depth of disciplinary knowledge and strong professional and digital competence.
2.    Critical Thinker: Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
3.    Effective Communicator: Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills.
4.    Innovative: Shows creative and innovative thinking.
5.    Responsible: Upholds ethical behavior and demonstrates social responsibility.
6.    Culturally Competent: Displays cultural competence and the ability to engage with diversity.
7.    Lifelong Learner: Committed to lifelong learning and continuous self-development

Program KPIs + measurements

Preference mechanism for admission

Admission to the EE program is based on a weighted average calculated from the approved admission components shown in the table, namely 30% for Secondary School, 30% for the General Aptitude Test (GAT), and 40% for the Achievement Test. Applicants are ranked according to this weighted average, and the top candidates are accepted automatically through the university admission system, ensuring a transparent and merit-based admission process.

Elective Tracks

The EE program does not formally have tracks. However, the student may choose one of three orientations by selecting the five elective courses appropriately. 

1. Communications and Signal Processing orientation: This orientation is suitable for students interested in communications, wireless systems, signal processing, and networking. It builds strength in analog and digital communications, DSP, image/speech processing, coding, antennas, microwave engineering, and modern communication networks. 

Suggested courses:

• EE551 Microwave Engineering
• EE571 Communication Systems 2 
• EE544 Digital Filters 
• EE541 Digital Signal Processing 
• EE542 Introduction to Image Processing 
• EE543 Information Theory and Coding 
• EE553 Antenna Engineering 
• EE572 Data Communication Networks 
• EE475 Telecommunication Systems 
• EE476 Wireless Communications 
• EE574 Speech Communication 
• EE575 Optical Communications 
• EE576 Fundamentals of Acoustics 

2. Power and Energy Systems orientation: This orientation is intended for students who want to focus on electric power, machines, drives, protection, power electronics, and renewable energy. It supports preparation for work in power generation, transmission, distribution, industrial drives, and energy applications. 

Suggested courses:

• EE563 Power System Analysis 2 
• EE569 Alternative Energy 
• EE561 Electric Machines 2 
• EE562 Power System Protection 
• EE566 Power Electronics 
• EE467 Solid State Machine Drives 
• EE564 High Voltage Engineering 
• EE531 State Variable Control Systems 

3. Electronics, Computers, and Micro/Nano Systems orientation: This orientation is appropriate for students interested in digital systems, computer architecture, semiconductor devices, integrated circuits, VLSI, and emerging nano/optoelectronic technologies. It emphasizes both hardware design and modern electronic device technologies.

Suggested courses:

• EE511 Digital Design 2 
• EE512 Microprocessors & Computer Architecture 
• EE521 Semiconductor Devices
• EE513 Analog IC Analysis and Design 
• EE525 Introduction to Nanotechnology 
• EE522 Optoelectronic Devices 
• EE523 Integrated Circuits Fabrication 
• EE524 VLSI Circuits Design 
• EE526 Nano-and Molecular-Electronics 

Program stakeholders

The stakeholders of the Electrical Engineering program play an active role in its development, evaluation, and continuous improvement. Their feedback supports the review of the program objectives, learning outcomes, curriculum, and overall quality. The main stakeholders of the program are as follows:

Program students: Students provide direct feedback on courses, academic advising, learning resources, and the overall quality of the program through surveys, meetings, and other communication channels.

Alumni: Graduates provide valuable input on the relevance of the curriculum and the extent to which the program prepares them for employment and further study.

Program faculty: Faculty members contribute to the design, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of the program and play a central role in achieving its goals and learning outcomes.

Employers and industry representatives: Employers from the governmental, industrial, and private sectors help the program remain aligned with labor market needs by providing feedback on the knowledge, skills, and competencies expected from graduates.

External Advisory Board: The External Advisory Board provides independent feedback on curriculum relevance, graduate attributes, and opportunities for program enhancement.

University and college leadership: The department, college, and university administration support the program through governance, resources, and oversight to ensure its effective operation and alignment with institutional priorities.

Program Guide

Course Cards

Course descriptions

Training Handbook

Admissions and graduates numbers

Facilities

The Electrical Engineering Department maintains well-equipped laboratories that support both teaching and research. These laboratories enable students to gain hands-on experience and apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems. Each laboratory is designed to serve specific courses within the curriculum and is regularly updated to align with modern engineering technology and safety standards.

The department also provides two computer laboratories equipped with modern PCs, licensed engineering software, and high-speed network access. Software tools include MATLAB, Multisim, Modelsim, and other simulation environments essential for design and analysis. Students also have access to digital resources, online learning platforms, and databases through the university’s e-learning and library systems.

Students and staff benefit from shared college facilities such as:

• Classrooms equipped with smart boards and multimedia systems.
• Central workshops for basic manufacturing and mechanical training.
• Seminar and meeting rooms for research presentations and student activities.
• Safety and maintenance offices ensuring compliance with laboratory safety regulations.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the EE program have broad career opportunities across the main fields of electrical engineering in line with the Saudi classification of specializations. They may work as electrical engineers, electrical engineering technologists, or electrical engineering technology specialists, and can also pursue roles in closely related areas such as electromechanical engineering, automation, power generation, power transmission and distribution, and electrical installations. In addition, EE graduates may work in electronics and electronic devices, as well as in communication-oriented fields such as communications, radio, broadcast, and radar engineering, together with related technology specialist roles. Depending on their elective orientation and further training, some graduates may also access interdisciplinary opportunities connected to biomedical engineering and associated technology fields.

215101: Electrical Engineer
215102: Electrical Engineering Technologist
215103: Electrical Engineering Technology Specialist
215104: Electromechanical Engineer
215105: Automation Engineer
215106: Power Generation Engineer
215107: Power Transmission and Distribution Engineer
215108: Electrical Installation Engineer
215201: Electronics Engineer
215202: Electronics Engineering Technologist
215203: Electronics Engineering Technology Specialist
215207: Electronic Devices Engineer
215208: Biomedical Engineer
215209: Biomedical Engineering Technologist
215210: Biomedical Engineering Technology Specialist
215301: Communications Engineer 
215302: Radio Engineer 
215303: Broadcast Engineer 
215304: Radar Engineer 
215305: Communications Engineering Technology Specialist