1. Electrical engineering

Electrical engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the study, design, and application of systems and devices that use electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. This diverse field covers a wide range of technologies, from small microchips and circuits to large-scale electrical power generation and distribution systems. Electrical engineering is fundamental to modern society, providing the basis for most electrical and electronic equipment we use every day.

The scope of electrical engineering is vast, and it can be broadly divided into several key subfields:

1. Electronics: Electronics engineers deal with the design and development of electronic circuits, devices, and systems, such as microprocessors, semiconductors, and digital systems. They work on consumer electronics, communication devices, medical equipment, and industrial machinery. This subfield is integral to the evolution of modern gadgets like smartphones, computers, and wearable technology.
2. Telecommunications: This field focuses on the transmission of information over distances, which includes everything from wired and wireless communication systems to satellites and the internet. Electrical engineers in telecommunications work on designing systems that allow for efficient, reliable, and secure communication between people and devices.
3. Power Engineering: This area focuses on the generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization of electrical power. Power engineers work on designing and maintaining power plants, electrical grids, and equipment for efficient energy distribution. They ensure that electricity is produced in a sustainable and reliable manner to meet the demands of consumers and industries.
4. Control Systems: Control engineering involves designing systems that control the behavior of other systems through feedback loops. These systems can be seen in a wide range of applications such as robotics, automated manufacturing, and air conditioning systems. Control engineers use mathematical models and algorithms to design systems that ensure stability, efficiency, and desired performance.
5. Instrumentation: Instrumentation engineers design and develop tools that measure and control physical quantities such as temperature, pressure, flow, and force. These devices are used in various industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and environmental monitoring.
6. Mechatronics: Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field that refers to the skill sets needed in the contemporary, advanced automated manufacturing industry. At the intersection of mechanics, electronics, and computing, mechatronics specialists create simpler, smarter systems. Mechatronics is an essential foundation for the expected growth in automation and manufacturing.

2. Electrical engineering at Urmia University of Technology (UUT)

The Electrical Engineering Department was founded in 2009.

It offers B.Sc. degree since 2009, which provides a comprehensive foundation including different courses especially in electronics.

UUT also offers M.Sc. degrees in Controls (since 2014), Telecommunications (since 2015), Mechatronics (since 2015), Microelectronics (since 2022), and Power systems (since 2024).

Currently, the department has 13 full-time academic staff, a total of 190 full time B.Sc. students, and 48 M.Sc. candidates. In addition, there are also 69 international students currently studying at the master's degree in our department.