BSc. Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Electrical and electronic engineering is a field that deals with generating, transmitting, and using electrical power, along with designing electronic circuits and systems. This BSc programme at KNUST's Obuasi Campus prepares students for work in these areas. The programme is competitive, and the campus accepts SHS leavers from Business, General Science, and Home Economics.

What electrical and electronic engineering covers

Programmes of this kind typically cover circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, electronics, signals, and control. You will spend time in labs and workshops learning to build and test circuits, use measuring instruments, and model systems with software. The goal is to give you both the theory and the practical skills needed to design, install, and maintain electrical and electronic equipment. Most graduates go into fields such as power generation and distribution, electronics manufacturing, telecommunications, and automation.

How competitive is a place at Obuasi

Entry to this programme at KNUST's Obuasi Campus is competitive. That means you need solid WASSCE grades, but the competition is less intense than for the same programme on KNUST's main campus, which is highly competitive. For comparison, other universities offering the same programme, such as Ashesi, Cape Coast Technical, KAAF, and Kumasi Technical, are less competitive. The Obuasi Campus admits SHS leavers from Business, General Science, and Home Economics, so your high school background will not block your application.

What you can do after graduation

With a degree in electrical and electronic engineering, you can work in many sectors. Typical jobs include power systems engineer, electronics designer, telecommunications engineer, control systems engineer, and renewable energy engineer. You might also move into project management, technical sales, or research and development. Further study in areas like energy, robotics, or computer engineering is also a path taken by many graduates.