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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Barcelona East School of Engineering (EEBE)

The bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering covers the technological fundamentals of the generation and distribution of electrical energy and the control and protection of electrical systems. You will acquire the skills needed to supervise and manage engineering projects related to electrical systems, high-, medium- and low-power installations, machine and industrial production line automation, and the generation and distribution of electrical energy. You will also become familiar with emerging fields such as electric traction and the development of renewable energies.

Duration
4 years
Study load
240 ECTS credits (including the bachelor's thesis). One credit is equivalent to a study load of 25-30 hours.
Delivery
Face-to-face
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Fees and grants
Approximate fees per academic year: €1,107 (€2,553 for non-EU residents). Consult the public fees system based on income (grants and payment options).
Location
Barcelona East School of Engineering (EEBE)
Official degree
Recorded in the Ministry of Education's degree register
Places
80
Registration and enrolment
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Eighth semester

  • CompulsoryECTS
  • OptionalECTS
  • ProjectECTS
Professional opportunities
  • Supervision and management of engineering projects related to the design, analysis, construction, verification and maintenance of systems and equipment for generating, transporting and distributing electrical energy.
  • Analysis, design, testing and control of domestic and industrial electrical installations.
  • Management of electrical power systems, installations and drives.
  • Design, installation and maintenance of electromechanics, automation and industrial production lines.
  • Energy and environmental management.
  • Energy generation in wind and photovoltaic power systems.
  • Drafting of technical, advisory and feasibility reports.
  • Management, organisation, planning and quality control.
  • Teaching and research.
Double-degree pathways at the UPC

You have the possibility of complementing this bachelor's degree with a specific pathway towards a double degree by taking an additional number of credits from one of the other degrees taught at the School. Generally, this involves an additional year of study. To gain admission to a double degree of this kind you must have taken a minimum number of credits on one of the bachelor's degrees. The number of places is limited.

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering + Bachelor's degree in Energy Engineering

With universities around the world

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering + Master's degree in Materials Science and Advanced Materials + Diplôme Ingénieur (École Centrale Lille, École Centrale de Lyon, École Centrale de Marseille, École Centrale de Nantes, CentraleSupélec, Groupe des Écoles Centrales (GEC), France)
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering + Master in Interdisciplinary and Innovative Engineering + Diplôme Ingénieur (École Centrale Lille, École Centrale de Lyon, École Centrale de Marseille, École Centrale de Nantes, CentraleSupélec, Groupe des Écoles Centrales (GEC), France)
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering + Master in Chemical Engineering + Diplôme Ingénieur (École Centrale Lille, École Centrale de Lyon, École Centrale de Marseille, École Centrale de Nantes, CentraleSupélec, Groupe des Écoles Centrales (GEC), France)

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