Introduction
Would you like to work on solving different kinds of problems by developing new technologies? Then a major within the Electrical Engineering sector might be the right fit for you. These majors will teach you how to research and design electrotechnical installations, such as (micro)chips, smartphones, drones, and production systems.
Does this sound familiar?
- Your dream is to invent new electrical products
- You are good at mathematics and physics
- You are both logical and practical
- You would like to come up with solutions for everyday problems
- You are creative and willing to design alternatives for current inventions
Majors
Do you sometimes wonder if the world could be a better place? And do you think this can be done by using (new) technologies involving electronics and electromagnetism? Then the major Electrical and Electronic Engineering would be the perfect fit. This major will teach you about energy efficiency and electrical networks, and you will learn how to design, build and maintain electrical appliances and machinery.
Interview with an Electrical and Electronic Engineering student
HA Songheng (22) is studying Electrical Engineering in year 3 at the National Technical Training Institute. He likes this major because it is based on practice, each subject is clear, there is good discipline and the education is good. The workload is not so high; he spends only 5 days a week on his studies at present. What he likes most is Electrical because you learn skills and acquire knowledge for the future and this will make it easy to find a job. In the future Songheng would like to own a shop with all kinds of electrical equipment and he would also like to offer repairs of electrical systems.
Songheng thinks the high school subject of Mathematics is important because Mathematics is needed in everything you do in this major. His tips if you are interested in this major: have a look at other subjects as well and if you decide to take this major, be patient, and try to practise as much as you can.
The following universities offer this major:
- Angkor University, Siem Reap
- Asia Euro University, Phnom Penh
- Build Bright University Battambang, Battambang
- Build Bright University Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh
- Build Bright University Siem Reap, Siem Reap
- Build Bright University Sihanoukville, Sihanoukville
- Cambodian University for Specialities, Phnom Penh
- City University, Phnom Penh
- Institute of Technology, Phnom Penh
- International University, Phnom Penh
- National Polytechnic Institute of Cambodia, Phnom Penh
- National Technical Training Institute , Phnom Penh
- Norton University, Phnom Penh
- Panha Chiet University, Phnom Penh
- University of Management and Economics, Battambang
Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.
Are you more specifically interested in signal transmission? Then a major in telecommunication systems would be something for you. This major will teach you more about the connection between devices.
Interview with a Telecommunication Systems student
PALAYSTINT Thorng is 20 years old and studies Telecommunication and Electrical Engineering at the Royal University of Phnom Penh. Three years ago he decided to enroll in this major because he liked to learn about mathematics and he wanted to innovate things that make people’s life easier. One of the things he likes about the telecommunication and electrical engineering major is that it offers real practice, which makes the major quite fun. In addition, the major has great opportunities for scholarships and exchange projects. On the other hand, Thorng doesn’t like the fact that he gets assigned a lot of assignments. Because of this, there is not much time left for a part-time job. Thorng needs to study hard, meaning that he has to go to the university for 4 hours a day and spend time afterwards on homework, research, and projects. But, in general he likes the major. His favorite subject is electromagnetic theory because here he can practice and experiment with real components. Thinking back to his highschool-time, he says that physics and maths are most relevant for his current study.
His tip for you? Make sure you have a good understanding of physics and mathematics and do a little research on electronics.
The following universities offer this major:
- Institute of Technology, Phnom Penh
- Norton University, Phnom Penh
- Phnom Penh International University, Phnom Penh
- Royal University of Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh
Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.
Graduates are now working as:
- Electrical engineers
- (Software) designers
- Programmers
- Product developers
- Telecommunications systems managers
Interview with a professional
