Study Programmes

Power Engineering

The undergraduate professional study programme of Power Engineering is organized modularly and lasts six (6) semesters for full-time and eight (8) semesters for part-time students, with an equal number of teaching hours. Upon completion of the professional studies, students acquire 180 ECTS and are awarded a professional title of Professional Bachelor in Power Engineering.

The first two semesters comprise basic lessons within the specified curriculum and syllabus - Electrical Engineering (60 ECTS) and are delivered jointly with the study programme of Electronics. The central module of the study programme - Power engineering (60 ECTS) spans the third and fourth semesters and is unique for all students of Power engineering. It is structured so that students have the opportunity to choose technical / non-technical courses from a common module of elective courses.  Practical lessons totalling 60 ECTS are held in the fifth and sixth semesters.

Students, according to their personal preferences, opt for modules by enrolling in the relevant elective groups (professional modules). The offered elective groups are: Power systems (EES-1 and EES-2 modules) and Industrial power systems (ESIN-1 and ESIN-2 modules). Depending on the selected professional modules, students can seek employment in the field of generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, in power plants within the shipbuilding, cement, chemical and metal industries, and in a number of companies dealing with the planning and design of electrical installations, power installations, tools and other complex components and devices. Students are trained to operate and maintain power systems and industrial plants.

Students who complete this professional study programme can enrol in the Specialist Professional Graduate Study Programme of Electrical Engineering (120 ECTS) at the University Department of Professional Studies in order to acquire a title of Professional Specialist in Electrical Engineering. The curriculum and syllabus design of the Power Engineering study programme was based on the documents of the associated agencies of the European Commission focused on the harmonization of European higher education structure, particularly the one referring to the scientific branch of Electrical Engineering and accompanying reference documents related to engineering training.

Course syllabus

Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering: Marko Vukšić, PhD, college professor with tenure, e-mail
Assistant to the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering: Predrag Đukić, PhD, college professor, e-mail

Learning outcomes of the study programme
  • select methods for the design and operation of electrical machines, electronic power converters, transmission lines, substations, switchyards
  • plan the development, construction, testing, protection, maintenance and supervision of electric power systems, machines and plants
  • recommend solutions based on the system model, simulations, measurement of relevant components and valid mechanical standards with the preparation of supporting documentation
  • apply appropriate programming tools for the design, analysis and verification of the power system and its components
  • supervise the management and protection of transmission and distribution networks, switchyards and power plants
  • describe the principles of operation and application of energy devices in industrial plants
  • clarify automation in industry
  • model the basic elements of power systems in industry - transformers, transmission lines, electric generators and motors, power electronics components
  • propose the configuration of PLC and SCADA systems for industrial plant management
  • plan the development and application, construction, testing, protection, maintenance and supervision of assemblies and devices in industry, automatically controlled electric motor drives and plants
  • use modern programming tools for project design and equipment for operating and managing power systems in industry
  • interpret the process of project design, construction, testing and maintenance of electrical installations 0-1000V in residential, commercial and public buildings
  • calculate electrical quantities using different methods for solving complex networks
  • define the basic mathematical, physical and technical principles of operation of electrical elements, assemblies, devices and systems
  • describe application of laws and phenomena in electrical engineering in design and operation of electrical devices and machines
  • demonstrate measurement of fundamental electrical quantities within the components of electrical circuits
  • describe mathematical principles and techniques important for electrical engineering including elementary mathematics, linear algebra, differential and integral calculus, numerical mathematics and mathematical statistics
  • conduct laboratory experiments and interpret the obtained results
  • define basic physical concepts, quantities and laws in the field of electrostatics, electromagnetism, direct current and alternating currents
  • devise creative solutions in the analysis, design and development of energy components, machines, devices and equipment
  • harmonize the construction, reconstruction and maintenance of systems, plants and facilities according to the project documentation with the valid laws, regulations and standards
  • interpret orally and / or in writing, the results of individual or team work
  • present information, ideas, problems and solutions to professional and general audiences
  • use English in professional literature and everyday professional communication
  • use new technologies and techniques as part of the lifelong learning process
  • demonstrate the acquired knowledge required for studying at specialist graduate professional level
  • achieve employment and self-employment in the technical sector and professional advancement in the field of power engineering or similar technical branches
  • describe the principles of operation and application of the system for generation, transmission and distribution of electricity
  • apply analytical methods and procedures for modelling basic parts of power systems - transformers, transmission lines, rotary machines for electromechanical conversion, power electronics components