Overview

At Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Northern Caribbean University some courses offer a year out in the industry, providing further opportunities to broaden your skill set and establish a network of contacts. You may also want to look into setting one up yourself during the summer months.

Careers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Actuary

Electronic Repair Technician

Audio-Visual Technician

Electrical Engineer

Calibrator

Aviation Technician

Computer Engineer

Database Manager

Systems Analyst

What else will I leave with?

Apart from a degree from our institution, students of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme of Northern Caribbean University normally leave with:

A minimum of four (4) weeks of industrial experience with an assigned engineering firm.

As a means of increasing the competitive advantage of the NCU engineering students, our students are able to pursue National Vocational Qualifications (NVQS) through the university’s current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Heart Trust/NTA.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Orientation and Ethics

Engineering Design and CAD

Electro-Mechanical Workshop

Applied Physics w/Calculus

Software Techniques and Computational Methods

Electrical Circuit Theory and Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

136 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Electronics & Embedded Technology View 7 other Bachelors in Electronics & Embedded Technology in Jamaica

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Five General Certificate of Education (GCE) or Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) passes (at a minimum of level III or Grade C) or equivalent, including English Language.

Four General Certificate of Education (GCE) or Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) passes (at a minimum level of level III or Grade C) and one Secondary School Certificate (SSC) pass in the National Assessment, Range 5, including English Language.

A minimum score of 1170 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I) for students outside the English Speaking Caribbean, where 1, 2 and 3 above do not apply.

A minimum Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT II) of 650 for individual subjects is required for science programmes.

A three year diploma or associate degree from an approved tertiary institution. ( Not required for Associate Degree applicants )

ACT composite score of 26.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

10606 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5303 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

2160 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1080 USD per semester during 48 months.

National: 301,590 JA$ per semester

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.