Electrical Engineering University West

Overview

With a strong job market demand, this Electrical Engineering programme from the University West equips you for a successful career in the rapidly expanding field of electrical engineering.

Key facts

• University West is Sweden’s leading university when it comes to work-integrated learning (WIL). The university was tasked with the development of WIL by the Swedish government 15+ years ago and continues to lead the field today. WIL offers you a focus on problem-based learning for industry, with real projects from our research groups and partner companies.
• Courses developed in partnership with industry - Your training is influenced by the real-world needs of our partner companies. Upon graduation, you will be qualified as a highly skilled and in-demand electric engineer.
• Learn from company experts - Throughout your studies, you will have opportunities to engage with and learn from company experts through guest lectures, company visits and collaborative work.
• We worked directly with the industry to build a specialized, advanced-level training that meets the industry's major skills needs in the field of electric vehicles and electrical power engineering. All programme components prepare you for research and development in support of electrical engineering.
• University West offers an intimate campus environment without the usual barriers between academic staff and students. Here, your professors are easily accessible to answer questions, hold discussions and provide individual feedback. The teacher-to-student ratio is higher than at most comparable programmes at other universities.
• While large universities have several focus areas, University West’s small size and high quality allow us to dedicate focus and resources to electrical engineering. This ensures a high-quality programme as well as a warm and friendly atmosphere.
• Your programme prepares you for the current and future needs of industry, where electrical engineers with specialized within electrical vehicles and electric power engineering are required.
• Companies are also looking for engineers with international interpersonal skills to improve effectiveness in global operations – an additional component of this programme. On graduation, you will be highly competitive for positions within the private sector or further advanced studies.
• You’ll be highly sought after by multinational corporations world-wide. In addition, multinational companies such as Polestar and Volvo Cars, as well as VOLVO AB and CEVT, are located near University West. These employers are looking for specialized electrical engineers with the international competencies gained in your programme.