Electrical/Electronics Engineering

About the Department

The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) is a premier center for electrical and electronics engineering education and research within the School of Electrical Systems Engineering (SESE). Our department is dedicated to developing innovative engineers capable of designing, building, and maintaining electrical power systems, electronic circuits, communication networks, and control systems that power modern society.

Electrical and Electronics Engineering involves the application of electrical science and technology to the needs of society, covering areas such as electronic circuit design, communications, signal processing, power systems, control systems, and energy conversion. Our comprehensive curriculum covers circuit theory, digital electronics, power systems, control systems, signal processing, communication systems, electromagnetic fields, and microprocessor applications. Students develop strong technical competencies through intensive theoretical study combined with practical laboratory work and industrial experience.

The department emphasizes hands-on learning with modern engineering facilities including power systems laboratories, electrical machines labs, electronics and communications labs, digital electronics labs, control systems labs, and embedded systems workstations. We maintain strategic partnerships with power generation companies, telecommunications firms, manufacturing companies, and research institutions, providing students with internship opportunities through SIWES and collaborative engineering projects. Our faculty members conduct cutting-edge research in renewable energy, smart grids, power electronics, telecommunications, and automation systems.

Our graduates are highly sought after by organizations worldwide. They demonstrate proficiency in circuit analysis, system design, power distribution, telecommunications, and automation. Graduates pursue rewarding careers in power generation and transmission companies, telecommunications industries, manufacturing firms, oil and gas operations, transportation systems, research institutions, and government agencies, significantly contributing to Nigeria's infrastructure development and technological advancement.

What We Offer

Academic Programs

B.Eng in Electrical/Electronics Engineering - 5-year undergraduate program
B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics Engineering - 4-year Direct Entry program
M.Eng/M.Tech in Electrical Engineering - Postgraduate studies
Ph.D in Electrical/Electronics Engineering - Doctoral research program

Specialized Areas

Power Systems Engineering
Electronics and Microelectronics
Control Systems and Automation
Telecommunications Engineering
Embedded Systems Design
Renewable Energy Systems
Power Electronics
Signal Processing

Laboratory Facilities

Power Systems Laboratory

Electrical machines, transformers, generators, power distribution, protection systems

Electronics Laboratory

Circuit design, analog and digital electronics, oscilloscopes, signal generators

Communications Laboratory

Telecommunications equipment, signal analysis, antenna systems, network analysis

Research Focus Areas

Our department conducts cutting-edge research in various electrical and electronics engineering domains:

Power Systems Engineering

Power generation, transmission, distribution, protection systems, smart grids, SCADA, power system analysis, high voltage engineering.

Electronics and Microelectronics

Analog and digital circuit design, semiconductor devices, VLSI design, integrated circuits, electronic instrumentation, sensor systems.

Control Systems and Automation

Control theory, industrial automation, robotics, PLC programming, servo mechanisms, process control, intelligent control systems.

Telecommunications Engineering

Communication systems, signal processing, antenna design, wireless networks, satellite communications, 5G/6G technologies, data communications.

Renewable Energy and Power Electronics

Solar energy systems, wind power, energy storage, power converters, DC-DC converters, inverters, electric vehicle charging systems.

Embedded Systems and IoT

Microcontroller programming, embedded software, hardware-software integration, Internet of Things, smart devices, sensor networks.

Signal Processing

Digital signal processing, image processing, audio processing, filtering, spectral analysis, machine learning for signal analysis.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of Electrical/Electronics Engineering enjoy diverse and rewarding career paths:

Power Systems Engineer

Power generation, transmission, distribution, grid management

Electronics Engineer

Circuit design, consumer electronics, medical equipment

Telecommunications Engineer

Network design, communication systems, data transmission

Control Systems Engineer

Automation, robotics, industrial control systems

Embedded Systems Engineer

Hardware-software integration, IoT devices, firmware

Renewable Energy Engineer

Solar, wind, energy storage, smart grid systems

Academic & Research

University lecturers, researchers, innovation

Broadcast Engineer

Radio, television, media transmission systems

Engineering Entrepreneur

Startup founder, tech products, innovation

Course Materials & Resources

Access comprehensive learning materials, textbooks, lecture notes, and study resources organized by academic level.

100 Level Resources

Foundation courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and engineering fundamentals.

Foundation Year

100 Level focuses on foundational engineering sciences. Courses include General Mathematics, General Physics, General Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Workshop Practice, Introduction to Engineering, and Use of English.

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200 Level Resources - Basic Electrical Circuits

Introduction to electric circuits, DC/AC analysis, Ohm's law, and circuit theorems.

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300 Level Resources - Electromagnetic Fields & Electronics

Electromagnetic theory, electronic devices, digital systems, and communication principles.

First Semester - BIO 101 (General Biology Reference)

Second Semester - EEE 302, 304, 306, 312

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400 Level Resources

Advanced specialization courses and extended SIWES training.

Industrial Training (SIWES II)

Six-month extended industrial training in power companies, telecommunications firms, and manufacturing industries.

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500 Level Resources

Final year courses with specialization options and research project.

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Final year resources including specialization courses, project guides, and comprehensive revision materials.

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Admission Requirements

UTME Requirements

Minimum UTME score of 180-200+
Subject combination: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Five O'Level credits in two sittings maximum
Credit passes must include: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and any other Science subject

Direct Entry Requirements (200 Level)

Two A'Level passes in Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry with grades not lower than B
ND upper credit in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from recognized institution
HND lower credit or higher in relevant engineering discipline
Plus O'Level requirements as stated above

Contact the Department

Department Office

Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering
School of Electrical Systems Engineering
Federal University of Technology, Akure
PMB 704, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

gabriel@legacybygabriel.com.ng

+234 (0) 913-209-1205

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: By Appointment

Sunday: Closed