Master Of Engineering In Electrical Power Engineering (ME Electrical Power)
Affiliated to: Kathmandu UniversityAbout Course
- Course Title : Master Of Engineering In Electrical Power Engineering (ME Electrical Power)
- Category/Level : Masters
- Course Duration (months) : 23 months
- Cost Range (NPR) : Full Scholorship
- Affiliated to : Kathmandu University
Course Description:
The ME in Electrical Power Engineering Program is an international program designed for improving the professional competence of electrical engineers in Nepal, South-East Asia, and Africa in the electrical power engineering field.
The program started at Kathmandu University (KU) in the year 2004 as the NORAD Fellowship Program in cooperation with Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) under Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) fellowship program, administered by Center for International University Cooperation (SIU), Norway.
The first batch of students graduated in December 2005. There were 4 students from Nepal, 1 from Zambia, 1 from Indonesia, 2 from Bangladesh, and 1 from Sri Lanka. In the year 2006, the program was revised and made 2-year full-time program. Students admitted in August 2006 will graduate in June 2008. There are currently 5 students from Nepal, 3 from Zambia, and 1 from Tanzania.
The name of the NORAD Fellowship Program has now been changed to NOMA, which stands for Norad's Programme for Master Studies. This program was lauched in 2006. Norwegian Universities and University Colleges were invited to apply for the fund under NOMA. NOMA is a programme providing financial support to develop and run Master Degree Programmes in cooperation between higher education institutions in the South and corresponding institutions in Norway. KU and NTNU made a joint application for the NOMA Program in September 2007 and the the application was accepted by SIU. Current funding from NOMA is for running the ME in Electrical Power Engineering Program for the next two batches (2008 batch and 2010 batch).
The ME in Electrical Power Engineering Program now comprises study at both NTNU and KU. The students study at NTNU for the first semester (Aug-Dec 2008 for 2008 batch, and Aug-Dec 2010 for 2010 batch) to earn 30 credits in European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The credits earned by students are transferred to 15 KU credits. The student then study at KU for the remaining period (Jan 2009-June 2010 for 2008 batch, and Jan 2011-June 2012 for 2010 batch), earning 45 KU credits. The degree is awarded by Kathmandu University, mentioning the study at NTNU and collaboration with NTNU.
Students enrolled in the program are provided with scholarship for covering their living in NTNU, Trondheim, Norway, and KU, Dhulikhel, Nepal, and other study and welfare supports. For details, please download the course description. Please contact eee@ku.edu.np This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for any further queries.
The program is monitored by a Steering Committee (SC) with members from KU and NTNU. The SC meets twice a year, examines progresses, handles problems, and other matters related to the program.
Admission info
General requirements
Eligible Countries:
Nepal, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Generally, 50% of the intake will be Nepal and rest from other countries.
- Relevant professional experience of 2 years
- Leave of absence from your job in your home country
- For countries where English is not the official language, a TOEFL test certificate or an equivalent documentation is required. A TOEFL score of 500 points (paper-based) or 170 (computer-based) is required.
Age: Preferably 25-35 years
The programme aims at equitable access and gender parity and women are especially encouraged to apply.
Formal prerequisites:
Applicants must hold Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks or 2.5 Cumulative Grade Point Average (on a 4 point grading system).
Recommended prerequisites:
University undergraduate level knowledge in mathematics, power systems, electrical machines, system/control theory, electronics, electromagnetics, and materials science
Computer programming skill, numerical computation skill, English written and verbal communication skills.
Syllabus
Course Code and Name |
Semester |
*Type |
Credit (KU) |
Location |
TET4115 Power System Analysis |
I |
C |
3.75 |
NTNU |
TET4190 Power Electronics |
I |
C |
3.75 |
NTNU |
TET4160 High Voltage Insulation |
I |
C |
3.75 |
NTNU |
TET5100 Power Engineering Updates |
I |
C |
3.75 |
NTNU |
MATH501 Advanced Probability and Statistics |
II |
C |
3 |
KU |
MEPE501 Financing and Economics of Power Systems |
II |
C |
3 |
KU |
MEPE510 Power System Dynamics and Control |
II |
E/S |
3 |
KU |
MEPE504 Distribution Systems Design |
II |
C |
3 |
KU |
MEPE508 Project Work |
II |
I/R |
3 |
KU |
MEPE509 Renewable Energy Systems |
III |
E/S |
3 |
KU |
MEPE502 Social Impacts of Engineering Systems |
III |
C |
3 |
KU |
MEPE519 Power System Reliability |
III |
E/S |
3 |
KU |
MEPE520 Project Work |
III |
I/R |
6 |
KU |
MEPE580 Dissertation Work |
IV |
I/R |
15 |
KU |
*Type of Course: C: Compulsory I/R: Individual/Research E/S: Elective/Supplementary Note: In E/S type courses, other courses may also be offered. |
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