About

Electric devices, systems, power and energy are essential components of our daily life, so there is always a high demand for making them better. Among others, electrical engineers design and develop systems ranging from massive power grids and global communications networks to tiny integrated circuits inside computers and personal electronics. Important applications include power generation and distribution, sustainable energy systems, hybrid-electric technologies, manufacturing automation, aerospace systems, robotics, sensors and instrumentation, imaging systems, semiconductors, and many others. Our students gain important practical professional experience through the optional Co-op and Placement Program. Co-op students alternate semesters of work and school following their sophomore year. They earn competitive salaries while on co-op and graduate with one full year of professional work experience. Our comprehensive curriculum prepares students to identify, formulate, and implement solutions to real-world problems. Students learn how to use modern engineering tools in well-equipped laboratories, with activities that reinforce the concepts learned in the classroom. Electrical engineering fundamentals, such as courses in Circuits, Physical Electronics and Signals & Systems are followed by more advanced courses in electromagnetics and electronic design to provide a deep knowledge of electrical systems. Starting in the first year, students can join a wide variety of competition teams, working on projects ranging from firefighting robots to hybrid electric vehicles. Students learn to manage large projects, deal with budgets, and interact with students from other disciplines and at other universities. 

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Power Systems Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Substation Engineer, Renewable Energy Engineer, Smart Grid Analyst, Energy Systems Consultant, Electronics Engineer, Test and Validation Engineer, Embedded Systems Developer, Analog/Digital Circuit Designer, Satellite Systems Engineer, Telecommunications Engineer, RF (Radio Frequency) Engineer,Network Infrastructure Engineer, Signal Processing Specialist, Consumer Electronics Engineer, Industrial Automation Engineer, IoT Systems Engineer, AI Hardware Integration Engineer, Robotics Control Engineer,Electric Vehicle Systems Designer, Cyber-Physical Systems Analyst, Control Systems Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, SCADA Systems Developer, PCB Design Engineer, PLC Programmer. 

Eligibility

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Post Study Work Visa availability - YES

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to The University of Akron below;

1. WASSCE/A level Certificate 

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

The University of Akron will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit 

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Intakes


January, 2026

From March, 2025 to October, 2025

September, 2026

From November, 2025 to June, 2026

January, 2027

From March, 2026 to October, 2026

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