Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Full-time
From smartphones and drones to electric vehicles and robotics, electrical engineering is behind many of the technologies shaping our world. The rapid growth of AI is also driving demand for advanced semiconductor technology, creating opportunities for the next generation of engineers. Do you want to develop smart electronic systems, design innovative hardware and software, or help create sustainable technological solutions? Then the Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme is really something for you!
As an electrical and electronic engineer, you develop technology that makes a real difference. You could work on smart energy systems, intelligent automation, medical devices or advanced embedded systems. Throughout the programme, you'll learn how to combine electronics, software and innovation to solve real-world engineering challenges and contribute to a more sustainable and connected future.
- You learn how electronics, software, and innovation come together to create smart electronic systems and practical technological solutions.
- You apply what you learn through practical projects and real-world engineering challenges in collaboration with companies.
- You benefit from close contact with your lecturers. They know who you are. Drop by whenever you have a question, need guidance, or want to share an idea.
- You gain international experience with the option of up to three semesters of study and internships abroad.
- You benefit from NHL Stenden's housing guarantee for first-year international students. Check out our housing page.
Overview
What Electrical and Electronic Engineering offers
Electrical and Electronic Engineering brings together electronics, software and innovation. You learn how to design and develop electronic systems and how hardware and software work together. Along the way, you explore technologies that are becoming increasingly important in our everyday lives, from smart devices and embedded systems to electric vehicles, intelligent automation and medical technology. The programme gives you a broad technical foundation while keeping the focus on how you can apply your knowledge to real engineering challenges. This combination is valuable in a rapidly changing technology sector, where engineers need to understand different disciplines and turn technical ideas into workable solutions.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering in practice
You do not learn engineering only from books. Through Design-Based Education, you work on real-life questions and apply your knowledge in practice. You work together with fellow students, lecturers, researchers and professionals to develop solutions to technical challenges. This practical approach helps you understand not only how technology works, but also how to use it in a real situation. You learn by doing, testing, receiving feedback and improving your ideas. This way of learning gives you experience with the kind of teamwork and problem-solving you will encounter in your professional career.
The reasons to study at NHL Stenden
The things that make a difference in the world often start as ideas from people daring to question what others assume. At NHL Stenden, you work in mixed groups so you can use each other's perspectives to unravel unobvious choices. Through real-life projects you learn by doing and this, combined with your internship, truly gives you a head start on your career. With our international opportunities and study environment, you develop a global network while the extracurricular activities you can pick up mean you develop talents that help you explore beyond your studies. While this is all great for your future, we know you also need to focus on your time as a student. Which is why we aim to make NHL Stenden your home away from home, a community where you’re known by your name, so you can be the person you truly are. For us, that makes you original. And it makes NHL Stenden, home of the originals.
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International opportunities
We want to prepare you for an international, intercultural, and ever-changing environment, so that you can dive into the unknown and gain experience in an international context. It is possible with our Grand Tour, Exchange programme or one of our mobility options offered by RUN-EU. Or you can choose to do your internship abroad. You’ll be able to put together the right combination of courses and internships to develop both your professional and personal skills – and develop your own network for the future.
Is this the degree for you?
If you're confident this degree is the one for you, then why not apply online straightaway? Or pick one of the other options to help you take the next step.
