Bachelor in Engineering – Electrical Engineering

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Luxembourg

Program Overview

The Bachelor in Engineering – Electrical Engineering at the University of Luxembourg is a hands-on, three-year program that builds a strong foundation in key areas like control engineering, power electronics, IT networks, and electrical energy systems, perfect for students passionate about powering the future of technology and sustainable energy. It suits motivated high school grads with a knack for math and physics who want real-world skills for dynamic careers, plus a required semester abroad to broaden your horizons.

Curriculum structure
Year 1 lays the groundwork with essential basics, diving into electronics to understand circuit design and components, electrotechnics for practical electrical systems, and mathematics to sharpen problem-solving tools. You'll also explore microprocessors, getting hands-on with programming and hardware integration right from the start, building confidence in core engineering principles.

Year 2 ramps up with specialized electrical topics, focusing on advanced applications in energy and networks that connect theory to industry needs. Courses emphasize control systems and power electronics, teaching you to design efficient energy solutions, while IT network technologies prepare you for smart grid innovations.

Year 3 integrates everything through projects and advanced modules, culminating in capstone work on electrical energy production, transportation, and distribution. You'll apply tools from prior years to complex systems, including real-world simulations in power electronics and control engineering, setting you up for professional impact.

Focus areas
Control engineering, power electronics, IT network technologies, electrical energy production, transportation, and distribution.

Learning outcomes
Graduates deploy engineering methods and tools, interpret results accurately, apply relevant tech in engineering fields, analyze complex problems, understand fundamental and specialized engineering with computer-aided tools, develop models for systems, communicate effectively to experts and non-experts, and assess risks with ethical considerations.

Professional alignment (accreditation)
The program aligns with European engineering standards, delivering a 180 ECTS Bachelor degree taught in German, French, and English, preparing you directly for roles like electrical engineer in industry, research, or public sectors—or straight into Master's studies.

Reputation (employability rankings)
University of Luxembourg engineering grads excel in employability, with strong demand for skills in energy and tech sectors; official stats highlight careers as energy engineers, consultants, and managers in Luxembourg's innovation hub.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

In the Bachelor in Engineering – Electrical Engineering at the University of Luxembourg, you'll dive right into hands-on learning from day one, building real-world skills in electronics, electrotechnics, and microprocessors through practical courses and projects. With state-of-the-art labs and equipment right on the Kirchberg and Belval campuses, you'll work alongside renowned professors in small classes that emphasize individual guidance and cutting-edge tools tailored to electrical engineering challenges. This setup ensures you're not just studying theory—you're prototyping, testing, and innovating like a pro engineer.

Here are some standout ways our program turns knowledge into skills::
- Advanced laboratories: Access cutting-edge labs in the Department of Engineering dedicated to electrical and computational engineering, perfect for hands-on work in electrotechnics, power electronics, and real-world data acquisition.
- Prototyping and projects: Tackle courses like "Prototyp Mikroelektronik" and group-based "Real world data acquisition," where you'll design and build prototypes using microprocessors and electrical systems.
- Bachelor thesis with practical focus: Cap off your degree with a thesis involving electrical energy distribution, power electronics, and decentralized systems—often collaborative and industry-relevant.
- Mobility semester: Semester 4 includes an international mobility period for field exposure and potential group projects abroad, building your global engineering network.

This practical edge, combined with our multilingual (DE, FR, EN) program on modern campuses, positions you perfectly for top careers in energy engineering or research—spots are limited to 20, so apply soon via our admissions page.

Progression & Future Opportunities

In the Bachelor in Engineering – Electrical Engineering at the University of Luxembourg, you'll dive right into hands-on learning from day one, building practical skills through electronics, electrotechnics, and microprocessor work in state-of-the-art labs. Our cutting-edge facilities in the Department of Engineering let you experiment with real-world tools and technologies, preparing you to deploy engineering methods, interpret results, and tackle complex problems just like industry pros. This experiential approach ensures you're not just studying theory—you're applying it confidently.

Here's what sets our program apart::
- Advanced laboratories: Access specialized labs for computational electrical engineering, energy systems, and innovation, designed for hands-on research and experimentation in electrical engineering topics.
- Engineering tools and software: Gain proficiency with computer-aided tools and relevant software for modeling complex systems, analyzing problems, and simulating electrical engineering scenarios.
- Group projects and problem-solving: Work on team-based strategies to resolve real engineering challenges, fostering skills in communication, risk assessment, and ethical decision-making.
- Career-prep opportunities: Build a portfolio through practical projects that mirror industry roles, with pathways to internships, jobs in electrical engineering, or Master's studies.

Check out the full list of facilities here: https://www.uni.lu/fstm-en/research-departments/department-of-engineering/facilities/