Program Overview
The world is rapidly progressing and technology has become an essential part of our lives. Electrical Engineering is a field that plays a crucial role in shaping the technology of today and tomorrow. With new innovations emerging every day, pursuing a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering can open doors to several opportunities in this exciting field. The MS Electrical Engineering of the ECE Department offers a comprehensive and advanced program in Electrical Engineering. The Electrical Engineering program at ECE Department offers students opportunities to work on cutting-edge research projects, gain experience of addressing the real-world problems in their research and develop a professional network at national as well as international level that prepares them for global careers. Graduates of this program are well-equipped to pursue a variety of career paths in related fields both in Pakistan and around the world.
- The primary objective of our graduate programs is to impart education and training to a student in the area of interest for pursuing graduate studies, to inculcate the spirit of learning in the student, and enhance his/her research orientation, critical thinking, research analysis capabilities, hypothesis testing and report writing skills. The following streams are being offered in the program
- Computing and Electronics
- Communication and Networks
- Electrical Power and Smart Grid Systems
- Control and Automation
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
- Biomedical Signal and Image Processing
- Robotics
- Internet of Things
Curriculum
Table: Program Structure of MS Electrical Engineering
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Minimum Duration
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i. Minimum Duration:
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2 Years
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ii. Minimum No. of Semesters:
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4
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MS with Thesis Option
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Minimum No. of Courses |
Minimum No. of Credit hour |
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a. No. of Core Courses
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2-3
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6-9
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b. Specialized/ Area Elective course
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3-5
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9-15
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| c. Open/Cross Area Elective Courses |
1-3 |
3-9 |
| Total credit hour of course work |
08 |
24 |
| MS Thesis |
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06 |
| Total Credit hour of the Program |
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30 |
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MS with Non-Thesis Option
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Minimum No. of Courses |
Minimum No. of Credit hour |
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a. No. of Core Courses
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2-3
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6-9
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b. Specialized/ Area Elective course
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3-5
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9-15
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| c. Open/Cross Area Elective Courses |
1-3 |
3-9 |
| d. Extra Courses (in lieu of MS Thesis) |
02 |
06 |
| Total credit hour of course work |
10 |
30 |
| MS Project/Report (non-credit hour)* |
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0 |
| Total Credit hour of the Program |
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30 |
| * This is mandatory for the completion of degree requirement. |
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Research Opportunities
CUI Islamabad campus offers research opportunities in wireless communication & networks, signal & image processing, medical imaging, power & energy, control & automation, artificial intelligence & machine learning, antenna design, power electronics, electrical machines, FPGA & hardware design.
Career Opportunities
Graduates enhance their employability in public and private sector in Pakistan and abroad. Those who choose thesis option can pursue PhD degree around the world.
MS Eligibility Criteria
- 16 years degree in the relevant field from an accredited educational institution
- Minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4 (semester system) OR 1st division (annual system)
- No 3rd division throughout the academic career
- NTS GAT General test minimum score of 50
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Scholarships available
Following are the available scholarship opportunities
- Invitation of Applications for Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) Master Level Scholarship for the year 2022-23 (Fall - 2022 and Spring - 2023 Intakes Only).
- USAID Graduate Scholarship
- Announcement of Qarz-e-Hasna