Electrical Engineering
At Reykjavik University, students can graduate with a final examination in Electrical Engineering BSc in 3,5 years (210 ECTS).
The goal is to provide students with the specialized and practical knowledge needed to prepare them for employment as engineers in the industry, and at the same time provide them with a solid theoretical basis on which they can base further studies, in Iceland or at leading universities abroad.
The goals of the BSc in Electrical Engineering are the following: To cover the basic theory of mathematics, physics, computer science, electric circuit theory, and electronics. To provide the students with the knowledge and skills in selected areas of electrical power systems theory, electronics and computer systems, that is developed from a base of electric circuit theory, electronics, computer science, mathematics and physics. To allow the student to specialize in Electrical Power Systems, Electronics, or Computers, by selecting elective courses from Electrical and Electronic Engineering, from Computer Science, or from the School of Mechatronics Engineering.
The students are encouraged to develop an investigative approach to problem solving and to develop independent study skills. Develop good written and oral communications skills. Develop management, teamwork, problem-solving, and design skills through a combination of directed practical projects, and independent projects. Further, the goal is to provide the students with the knowledge and skills that will give them the option to continue their studies towards an advanced degree. Finally, the goal is to produce graduates with the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills that enables them to make an immediate contribution in the electrical and electronic industries.
Electrical Engineering BSc
The final examination in Electrical Engineering BSc of 210 ECTS credits is completed in 3,5 years. This study program gives very considerable professional competences seen in relation to the duration of the program. Graduates receive certification from the Ministry of Industry to practice as fully qualified engineers, with the professional title of engineer (Icelandic: Tæknifræðingur). At the same time, it is very easy to base studies for a MSc degree on the final examination, either in Iceland or at universities abroad.
The Study Program
Each of the first six semesters students take five courses, which are divided into four 12 -week academic courses (6 ECTS) and one three-week intensive course (6 ECTS). In the seventh semester each student is then required to complete a final project that is (24 ECTS) and complete a course that covers research methods in engineering (6 ECTS). During the 5th and 6th sememsters the students can choose two elective courses at Reykjavik University or at another university. Any cost resulting from studying outside the RU is borne by the student.
Study plans and detailed descriptions of courses are in the Course Catalog.
On July 1st, 2005 Reykjavik University merged with the Technical University of Iceland where teaching in the engineering programs which form the basis for today´s BSc programs in Civil Engineering, Mechanical and Energy Engineering and Electrical Engineering started in 1964. These programs have a strong tradition of practical orientation in cooperation with the industry. Practically oriented project work plays a large role in the students´ studies and most of the teachers have a background of practical experience in the industry. The research focus is on applied research in cooperation with specialized companies and institutions in the respective fields.
