Electrical Engineering is one of the most fundamental and essential engineering disciplines, ensuring the functioning of all modern technological society. It covers the full energy lifecycle: from power generation at various types of stations to its transmission, distribution, transformation, and efficient end-use in industrial, transport, municipal, and private sectors.
In an era of energy decentralization, the Green Transition, and the reconstruction and modernization of energy infrastructure, an electrical engineer is a key specialist who combines classical electrical engineering with digital control technologies (Smart Grid, automation, IoT).
The training of Bachelor's students in Electrical Engineering is built around the following key objects:
- electric power systems and networks: methods and technologies of traditional generation (thermal, nuclear, hydroelectric power plants), distribution networks, substations, power transmission lines (PTL);
- renewable and decentralized energy: solar (SPP), wind (WPP), bioenergy plants, small hydroelectric power plants, hybrid systems, and Energy Storage Systems;
- electromechanical complexes and systems: electrical machines (asynchronous, synchronous motors, generators, transformers), power converters, and adjustable electric drives;
- electrical equipment and power electronics: switching devices, relay protection and automation (RPA), microprocessor control units, starting and control gear;
- energy management and energy efficiency systems: measurement, accounting, and energy monitoring tools, energy-saving technologies, and energy auditing.
Learning objectives at the Bachelor's level:
Goal: Training qualified specialists capable of solving complex specialized tasks and practical problems in electrical engineering, involving the application of theories and methods of electrical engineering, electric power engineering, and electromechanics.
Main focuses of Bachelor's degree training:
- mastering theoretical foundations of electrical engineering (TOE), theoretical mechanics, physics, and mathematical modeling of electric circuits and fields;
- calculation, design, and selection of electrical equipment for substations, industrial enterprises, and civil facilities;
- skills in installation, commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostics of electric motors, generators, transformers, and power networks;
- use of modern computer-aided design software packages (AutoCAD, MicroStation) and electrical regime simulation software (MATLAB/Simulink, ETAP, DIgSILENT);
- mastering principles of energy conservation, conducting primary energy audits, and developing energy efficiency improvement measures.
Key graduate competencies:
- design and calculations — calculation of short-circuit currents, selection of cable cross-sections, switching and protective equipment, development of single-line diagrams;
- operation and maintenance — performing planned and emergency repairs, insulation diagnostics, testing power equipment and electrical machines;
- relay protection and automation (RPA) — configuration and operation of microprocessor protection terminals, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and tripping automation;
- green energy (RES) — design, power calculation, installation, and grid integration of solar photovoltaic systems and wind turbines;
- energy management and AMR — implementation of automated energy metering systems (AMR/EMS), loss analysis, and development of energy-efficient solutions.
Graduates of the G3 Electrical Engineering Bachelor's program possess a high level of practical training and are in high demand in the labor market:
- energy and grid companies: operational dispatch service (ODS) dispatcher, network and substation operations engineer at NPC Ukrenergo, distribution system operators (DSO / oblenergo);
- industrial enterprises and manufacturing sector: power engineer, electromechanic, workshop power engineer, automated electric drive and machine tool maintenance specialist;
- renewable energy: specialist in installation, commissioning, and maintenance of solar, wind, or biogas power plants, R&D engineer in renewable energy companies;
- design and engineering organizations: design engineer (design of internal and external networks, substations, power supply for buildings and industrial facilities);
- service and energy auditing companies: energy auditor, testing and measurement engineer in electrical laboratories, sales and commissioning specialist for complex power equipment.
Training is provided by:
- Department of Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering (Department 305).
Education is provided under the following educational programs:
| Educational Program | Degree | Mode of Study | Duration of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Power Engineering and Energy Efficient Technologies | Bachelor based on complete general secondary education | Full-time and part-time | 3 years and 10 months |