The Electrical Engineering department at KFUPM came into existence with the establishment of the University of Petroleum & Minerals in 1967. It is one of the largest departments in the University with an average number of students being approximately 900, 16% of whom are in the graduate program. The department provides 2 four-year undergraduate programs, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Physics. The graduate program offers Master of Science and Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Master of Science in Telecommunication Engineering, Master of Sustainable and Renewable Energy, Master of Wireless Communication Networks, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.
The department has about 61 full-time faculty members in 6 specialized areas of research. The Groups in the department are: Energy Systems, Communications, Electronics, Control Systems, Electromagnetics, and Digital Signal Processing. Additionally, a pool of experienced engineers and technicians maintain more than 30 laboratories in the department.
To be globally known for skillful graduates and quality research with focus on national needs.
On January 27, 2026, the Electrical Engineering Department organized a webinar titled “Explore Undergrad Concentration Programs in the EE Department,” scheduled from 06:30 to 07:30 PM. The session was coordinated by Dr. Ali AlAwami, Dr. Sami Al-Ghadhban, Dr. Jhonathan Prieto Rojas, and Dr. Hussam Al-Shammari.
The webinar provided a comprehensive overview of the department’s undergraduate concentration programs, helping students understand the focus areas, academic pathways, and the type of skills and career directions associated with each track.
The coordinators presented key highlights of the following concentrations: Communication Systems, Electronic Defense Systems, Energy Efficiency, and IC Design and Fabrication. A dedicated Q&A segment was included to address students’ questions and concerns and to support them in selecting the most suitable concentration.
Online
27 Jan, 2026
06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
The Electrical Engineering Department (EE) at KFUPM provides a world-class education and innovative learning experiences for both undergraduate and graduate students.
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