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The Applied Electrical Engineering professional study programme covers fundamental professional and applied electrical engineering knowledge and programming tools for working on real-world electrical engineering problems. The wide range of choices within the study programme enables students to be oriented early on in their chosen field of electrical engineering, and the practical knowledge and experience gained from solving current challenges in companies will equip them to enter the labour market immediately.

What does the study programme look like?

The course lasts 3 years or 6 semesters and is worth 180 credits (ECTS).

The first year of study follows a single course of study, while in the second year students follow one of five study programmes (Automation, Electronics, Power Engineering and Machine Automation, Technical Quality, Information and Communication Technologies).

In the last semester, semester 6, students complete a three-month practical training and a thesis.

Upon completion of the diploma, students are awarded the title of Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (professional).

What are the main objectives of the programme?

The main objective of the 1st cycle professional study programme Electrical Engineering is to provide students with:

  • good applied knowledge of electrical engineering,
  • the system knowledge needed to work in different production processes,
  • study in modern classrooms and laboratories,
  • internationally renowned educators and researchers,
  • interdisciplinary skills that are also useful in medicine, biology, economics, engineering, computing, sports, psychology and many other fields,
  • practical training in the company,
  • Europe-wide comparability of educational attainment.

What competences do students gain from the programme?

  • Ability to define, understand and solve problems in the field of electrical engineering,
  • the ability to critically evaluate concrete solutions,
  • professional, environmental and social responsibility,
  • the ability to communicate professionally, both orally and in writing,
  • the ability to use information and communication technology,
  • the ability to follow developments in the profession independently,
  • the ability to work as part of a team with experts from different disciplines.

Fields of Study

Automation

Automation at the first cycle of professional study programme of Applied Electrical Engineering is a practically oriented program that prepares students to work with modern automation and robotics systems. The program is designed to enable the acquisition of fundamental and useful knowledge in the field of control, process management and automation, and to prepare them for immediate work in industry.

Main features of the study

  • Practical orientation:

The program is strongly oriented towards practical education. Students become familiar with tools and methods for planning, implementing and maintaining automated systems. There is a strong emphasis on laboratory exercises and practical projects where students face real industry challenges.

  • Basic and advanced skills:

Students acquire fundamental knowledge in the field of electrical and control circuits, sensors, actuators, logic control, robotics, computer-aided control, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), process control and industrial automation.

  • Modern technologies:

The program covers the use of modern technologies such as robotics, industrial IoT, artificial intelligence (AI) in automation, computer vision, machine learning systems and advanced process control, enabling students to prepare for work with advanced technologies.

  • Contact with industry:

The program includes mandatory practical training where students gain direct experience in business and industrial settings. This enables direct contact with industrial processes and automation and the development of skills that are directly applicable in the labor market.

  • Interdisciplinary skills:

In addition to the basics of electrical engineering, electronics and mechanics, the program also includes knowledge of informatics and computing, which is key to the development and implementation of complex automated systems.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the higher education professional program in the field of Automation are highly sought after in various industries, where experts are needed for process automation, programming and maintenance of robots, development and integration of intelligent control systems, and control and optimization of production processes. There are employment opportunities in areas such as the automotive industry, production automation, energy, the food industry, pharmacy, and many other branches of industry and service activities.

Graduates also have the option of continuing their studies at the second level, where they can deepen their knowledge and specialize in specific areas of automation and robotics. The study of Automation at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering thus offers a practically oriented education that is coordinated with the requirements of the modern labor market, and enables graduates to quickly integrate into industrial environments and develop a successful career.

Electronics

The field of study Electronics at the first cycle of professional study programme of Applied Electrical Engineering is a practically oriented program aimed at acquiring basic and applied knowledge in the field of electronics. The program prepares students for rapid integration into the industrial and development environment and enables them to acquire the necessary skills for the design, implementation and maintenance of electronic systems and devices.

Main features of the study

  • Practical orientation:

The higher education professional program is designed to provide students with a lot of practical work. The course includes many laboratory exercises and projects where students use modern equipment and software tools to design, simulate, manufacture and test electronic components and systems.

  • Basic skills:

The program offers a wide range of basic knowledge in electronics, including electronic circuits, digital and analog electronics, microcontrollers, embedded systems, sensors and actuators, telecommunications fundamentals and automation.

  • Contact with industry:

Students have the opportunity to collaborate with industrial partners who provide the faculty with current challenges and projects. The program also includes practical training, which enables students to gain real work experience in companies.

  • Development of practical skills:

The program encourages the development of practical engineering skills such as the analysis, design, optimization and implementation of electronic systems. The emphasis is on solving real problems, which enables students to face challenges in their professional life.

  • Technology support:

The incorporation of modern technologies such as the development of smart devices, automation, the Internet of Things (IoT) and telecommunications enables students to understand and use advanced electronic systems and devices.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the higher education professional program majoring in Electronics are qualified for immediate integration into the working environment in various fields, such as the development and production of electronic devices, servicing and maintenance of electronic systems, automation of production processes, computer hardware, telecommunications, the automotive industry, and the like. Graduates can also continue their studies at the second level and focus on more specific and in-depth areas of electronics.

Graduates also have the option of continuing their studies at the second level, where they can deepen their knowledge and specialize in specific areas of electronics. The study of Electronics at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the higher education level provides students with the practical knowledge and experience necessary for a successful career in technology-oriented companies and organizations.

Energy Technology and Plant Automation

The Energy Technology and Plant Automation course at the first cycle of the professional study programme of Applied Electrical Engineering at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering is designed to train experts who will deal with the planning, management and maintenance of modern energy systems and automated plants. The program combines key knowledge in the field of power engineering, automation, control and process management, which enables students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the functioning of complex energy and industrial systems.

Main features of the study

  • Basic and advanced knowledge of energy:

The program covers a wide range of topics related to energy, including the production, transmission, distribution and use of electricity, renewable energy sources, electrical machines, converters and maintenance of power systems.

  • Automation of plants:

Students acquire in-depth knowledge of the automation and management of power plants, which includes the use of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), SCADA systems, sensors, actuators and advanced methods of process control and regulation.

  • Practical training:

There is a strong emphasis on laboratory work and practical projects, where students gain experience with planning, modeling, simulation and optimization of real energy systems and automated plants. Practical training in cooperation with industry is an integral part of the program, which enables students to directly apply knowledge in practice.

  • Modern technologies:

The program includes modern approaches and technologies such as smart grids, integration of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, IoT in industry, digitization of energy processes and advanced management of energy infrastructure.

  • Interdisciplinarity:

The program combines content from energy, mechatronics, automation and informatics, which enables students to acquire a wide range of knowledge and skills necessary for efficient operation in the field of automation of energy systems and plants.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Energy Engineering and Plant Automation course are prepared to work in various industrial and energy environments, where knowledge in the field of electrical engineering and mechatronics is required. There are employment opportunities in companies involved in the production and distribution of electricity, in the automation industry, planning and maintenance of power systems, renewable energy sources, the automotive industry, the process industry and in other technologically advanced sectors.

The program also offers graduates the opportunity to continue their studies at the second level, where they can specialize and deepen their knowledge in specific areas of power engineering and mechatronics. The study of Power Engineering and Plant Automation at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering provides a practically oriented education that is adapted to the needs of modern industry and the energy sector and opens up wide career opportunities in a rapidly growing and dynamic field.

Information and Communication Technologies

The Information Communication Technologies (ICT) study course at the first cycle of the professional study programme of Applied Electrical Engineering is a program aimed at acquiring fundamental and applied knowledge in the field of telecommunications, computer networks, digital communication systems and information technologies. The program is designed to train students to work with modern ICT systems that support the digital society and Industry 4.0.

Main features of the study

  • Basic ICT skills:

The program offers basic knowledge in the fields of electrical engineering, telecommunications, computer networks, digital electronics, microprocessors, signals and systems, data communications and informatics. Students learn to plan, operate and maintain modern communication systems and networks.

  • Practical training:

The emphasis is on practical work, where students gain experience with planning and implementing communication networks, programming network applications, working with telecommunications equipment, network simulation and integration of various information systems. The program includes mandatory practical training in collaboration with industry, where students gain insight into real work processes and challenges.

  • Modern technologies:

The program covers modern technologies such as 5G mobile networks, Internet of Things (IoT), cognitive networks, cloud services, computer security, mass data (Big Data) and artificial intelligence (AI) in communications. Students acquire the skills to understand and use advanced technologies and standards, which are key to the development of innovative solutions in ICT.

  • Interdisciplinarity:

The program combines various fields such as telecommunications, informatics, computer science, electronics and automation, which enables an interdisciplinary education that is important for understanding and developing complex ICT solutions.

  • Laboratory work:

Students have access to modern laboratories where they can use and test various communication systems, hardware and software tools used in practice. This enables the acquisition of practical experience and skills that are highly valued in the labor market.

  • Focus on cyber security:

The excellence of the pedagogical and research work in the field of cyber security at UL FE has also been recognized by the European Cyber ​​Security Agency (ENISA).The Master’s degree in Information Communication Technologies (ICT) and the Bachelor’s degree in Applied Electrical Engineering (ICT) are approved by ENISA as studies with a focus on cyber security and also published in the ENISA CyberHEAD database.

ENISA is a European agency whose mission is to ensure a high level of cyber security throughout Europe, and with this aim it contributes to EU cyber policy, cooperates with member states and EU working bodies, and helps Europe prepare for the cyber challenges of the future. One of the areas that ENISA covers in its work is the training of experts in the field of cyber security. With this purpose, they established CyberHEAD – the largest database of study programs focusing on cyber security in the EU.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Information Communication Technology course are qualified to work in the areas of planning, management and maintenance of communication networks, application and software development, system administration, cyber security, integration of IoT solutions, cloud services, and development and implementation of information systems. There are employment opportunities in companies dealing with ICT, telecommunications, IT services, cyber security, automation and digitization of industry, as well as in various research and development organizations.

Graduates also have the option of continuing their studies at a second level, where they can specialize in more specific areas of ICT, such as cyber security, mobile and wireless communications, network security, advanced internet technologies and others. The study of Information and Communication Technologies at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering offers a comprehensive and practically oriented education that is adapted to the needs of modern industry and provides graduates with wide career opportunities in the dynamically developing ICT sector.

Technical Quality

The Technical Quality course of study at the first cycle of the professional study programme of Applied Electrical Engineering is a program aimed at mastering and controlling measuring equipment and, consequently, the quality of production processes, services and products in technological companies. The program combines fundamental knowledge in the field of electrical engineering, with an emphasis on comprehensive mastery of measuring equipment and measurements, with management and quality assurance skills, which is key to the development, production and implementation of reliable and high-quality technical solutions.

Main features of the study

  • Basic knowledge of electrical engineering:

Students acquire basic knowledge in electrical engineering, electronics, automation, mechatronics, production technologies and materials, which enables them to understand the operation of electrical and electronic systems, devices and procedures.

  • Quality control:

The program includes content such as measurements of electrical and non-electrical quantities, statistical methods for quality monitoring, sampling and testing techniques, quality control and assurance, quality management systems according to ISO standards, risk analysis, quality in production processes and services, and tools for continuous quality improvement , such as Six Sigma, Lean and Kaizen.

  • Interdisciplinary orientation:

The study combines technical and engineering approaches in the field of measurements and measuring instrumentation with the principles of management and quality management, which enables students to understand the entire process of planning, manufacturing and checking the quality of products and services with an emphasis on technical work.

  • Practical training:

Emphasis is placed on practical work, where students gain experience with quality management methods, laboratory work and performing quality analyzes in real industrial environments. Students work with industrial partners in practical training, where they learn about modern management and quality assurance techniques.
Modern tools and techniques: The program covers the use of advanced quality control tools and techniques, such as statistical process control (SPC), failure and failure analysis (FMEA), quality improvement models, and digital tools for monitoring and optimizing production processes.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Technical Quality course are qualified to work in various fields where quality assurance is crucial – for example, the electrotechnical and mechanical industry, the automotive industry, the production of electronic devices, pharmacy, the food industry, service activities and many other branches of industry and the economy. Job opportunities include measurement equipment and measurement process management, manufacturing quality management, development and implementation of quality control systems, risk analysis and testing, and process improvement consulting.

Graduates also have the option of continuing their studies at a second level, where they can deepen their knowledge in the field of quality and management, and acquire even more specialized skills required for more advanced positions in industry and research environments.

The Technical Quality study program at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering offers a comprehensive and practically oriented education that is adapted to the needs of modern industry, enables graduates to be immediately employable and opens up wide career opportunities in the field of quality control.

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