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Programmes
The Department offers a range of industry aligned programmes that provide both theoretical foundations and hands-on practical experience. These programmes are designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in electrical engineering, electronics and renewable energy systems.
Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (4-Year)
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Regular and Weekends)
- Bachelor of Technology in Renewable Energy Engineering (Regular)
Top-Up Degree Programmes (2-Year)
For HND holders looking to upgrade their qualifications.
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Top-Up)
- Bachelor of Technology in Renewable Energy Engineering (Top-Up)
Top-Up Degree Programmes (3-Year)
For Diploma holders looking to upgrade their qualifications.
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Top-Up)
- Bachelor of Technology in Renewable Energy Engineering (Top-Up)
Higher National Diploma (HND)
- HND in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (3-Year –Regular)
Diploma Programmes (2-Year –Regular)
Entry-level qualifications designed for foundational technical training
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Diploma in Renewable Energy Engineering
Research Focus and Key Achievements
Our department is actively involved in applied research and practical projects in areas including:
- Smart irrigation with IoT for sustainable agriculture
- Solar Photovoltaic (PV) performance studies
- IoT-based remote monitoring and control system
- Smart automation and fault detection
- Power electronics for motor drives and renewable energy application
- Smart metering and electronic instrumentation systems
- Hybrid energy design and simulation
- Design and optimization of analog and digital circuits
- Modelling and simulation of a control system using MATLAB/Simulink
- Industrial Process control using PLC and SCADA
- Embedded systems with microcontrollers
Key Achievements Include:
- Student-led innovations in practical electrical, electronic automation and energy solutions including:
- Smart IoT integrated irrigation systems,
- Solar-powered cooker, solar dryer
- Smart notice board for campus communication
- Smart gas detection and safety alert system
- Smart home alarm system
- Soil nutrients analyzer
- Egg incubator
- Participated in national TVET and engineering competitions.
Professional training and certification delivered through the department’s Sustainable Energy Centre (SEC) in areas such as:
- Design and installation of solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems
- Design and installation of solar-powered water pumping and irrigation systems
Future Programmes and Activities
As part of its growth and strategic direction, the department is committed to expanding its impact through innovative programmes and activities. Upcoming plans include:
Planned Academic Programmes
- MEng. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Designed to deepen technical expertise in power systems, automation, control engineering, embedded systems, and advanced electronics applications
- MEng. Renewable Energy Engineering
Focused on research and advanced design in solar, wind, bioenergy, and hybrid renewable systems with a special interest in green hydrogen technologies. This programme would support the growing demand for sustainable energy professionals and contribute to the national and global energy transition and climate resilience agenda.
- Diploma in Automation and Control Systems
Entry-level Programme targeting skills in industrial control, PLCs, and IoT applications.
- Diploma in Measurement and Instrumentation
Entry-level Programme targeting skills in industrial control, PLCs, and IoT applications.
- Short Courses in Emerging Technologies
Modular training in areas such as IoT, embedded systems, electrical wiring and installation, energy management, electrical vehicles (EV) technologies, green hydrogen technologies, measurement and instrumentation, and applications
The Department currently offers the following programmes:
- Four-Year Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Automobile Engineering
- Four-Year Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Mechanical (Plant) Engineering
- Four-Year Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Mechanical (Design & Manufacturing) Engineering
- Two-Year Top-Up Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Automobile Engineering
- Two-Year Top-Up Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Mechanical (Plant) Engineering
- Two-Year Top-Up Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Mechanical (Design & Manufacturing) Engineering
- HND Automobile Engineering
- HND Mechanical Engineering (With options in Plant and Production Engineering)
- HND Welding & Fabrication Engineering
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
It is in the plans of the department to run new HND and BTech programmes to the needs of the future economy. The programmes are:
- HND Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
- BTech Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
- BTech Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology
