ME in Electrical and Power Engineering

ME in Electrical and Power Engineering at KUSoE

ME in Electrical and Power Engineering is a two-year, full-time postgraduate engineering program under the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Kathmandu University School of Engineering (KUSoE), Dhulikhel, Kavre. KUSoE operates within Kathmandu University (KU).

Within the department, the program is identified as Master of Engineering in Electrical Power Engineering (MEEPE). It follows a four-semester structure: three semesters consist of taught study, while the final semester is devoted to a research project leading to submission of a Master's Thesis.

Course Highlights

Electrical Power Engineering at KUSoE

The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering carries academic study from bachelor's through master's, research, and doctoral levels. Its graduate structure includes Master of Engineering programs as well as MS by Research, while PhD study is available in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

ME in Electrical and Power Engineering is one of the department's taught master's routes. It should be distinguished from ME in Communication Engineering, which is a separate postgraduate program within the same department, and from MS by Research, which follows a research-intensive academic structure.

The department also offers B.E Electrical and Electronics Engineering (BE Electrical) at undergraduate level, with Power and Control forming part of its electrical engineering academic background.

Program Development

Electrical Power Engineering has a longer postgraduate history within KUSoE. An international Master of Engineering in Electrical Power Engineering was started in 2004 in collaboration with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) under Norwegian-supported academic cooperation.

The first batch of ME in Electrical Power Engineering students graduated in 2005. That graduating group included students from Nepal as well as Bangladesh, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Zambia.

The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering also established a High Voltage Laboratory in 2005 as part of its academic development.

These developments place the master's program within an established departmental history of electrical power engineering education and graduate study.

Duration and Semester Structure

Duration: Two years.

Study Mode: Full-time.

Academic Structure: Four semesters.

The first three semesters are taught semesters. Academic activities during this part of the degree include:

• lectures;

• exercises;

• practical courses;

• excursions; and

• assessment.

The fourth semester shifts from taught coursework to independent research work. Students undertake a research project that leads to submission of a Master's Thesis.

This structure separates the degree from the department's MS by Research route. MEEPE is a taught Master of Engineering program with a defined three-semester coursework phase followed by a thesis semester, while MS by Research is organized primarily around supervised research.

Academic Focus

The degree is positioned specifically within Electrical Power Engineering rather than the broader undergraduate Electrical and Electronics Engineering program.

At department level, power engineering is associated with the generation, transmission, distribution, and control of electrical energy. The Electrical and Electronics Engineering academic environment also covers power systems, electrical machinery, power electronics, control engineering, switchgear and protection, measurement and instrumentation, and related electrical engineering areas at undergraduate level.

The master's program builds on the Electrical Power Engineering discipline through postgraduate coursework, practical academic activities, and thesis research.

The exact master's subject sequence is governed by the curriculum applicable to the program under Kathmandu University.

Research Project and Master's Thesis

Research is concentrated in the fourth semester.

After completing three semesters of taught study, students undertake a research project leading to a Master's Thesis.

This arrangement gives the degree both coursework and research components. The earlier semesters establish the taught postgraduate portion of the program, while the final semester requires students to work on a defined research problem and prepare the thesis required by the academic structure.

The thesis component also differentiates the program from a postgraduate qualification based entirely on classroom coursework.

Eligibility and Admission

Eligibility: Eligibility for ME in Electrical and Power Engineering follows the postgraduate academic requirements prescribed by Kathmandu University for the program.

Admission: Application, entrance or selection procedures, enrollment, and other admission requirements are governed by Kathmandu University rules and regulations.

The postgraduate admission route is separate from the undergraduate entrance process used for bachelor's programs at KUSoE. Applicants seeking the master's degree follow the requirements established for the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and the relevant graduate program.

Examination, Results, and Degree Award

The program operates within the academic system of Kathmandu University.

Examinations: Coursework assessment and examinations follow Kathmandu University rules and regulations.

Results: Academic results are administered through the University's applicable system.

Degree Award: Completion of taught requirements, the research component, thesis requirements, and other academic conditions leads to the degree award according to Kathmandu University regulations.

KUSoE is an academic school of Kathmandu University, so the program remains within KU's academic structure from admission through degree completion.

Related Graduate Routes

The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering provides more than one pathway for graduate and research study.

Students can distinguish among:

• ME in Electrical and Power Engineering;

• ME in Communication Engineering;

• MS by Research; and

• PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

ME in Electrical and Power Engineering is the taught master's route focused on Electrical Power Engineering. ME in Communication Engineering carries a separate postgraduate title, while MS by Research is structured as an intensive research-oriented degree.

The PhD program extends departmental study to doctoral level in areas related to Electrical, Electronics, and Communication Engineering according to the research framework of the department.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ME in Electrical and Power Engineering at KUSoE?

It is a postgraduate engineering program under the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Kathmandu University School of Engineering. The departmental program name is Master of Engineering in Electrical Power Engineering (MEEPE).

How long is the program?

ME in Electrical Power Engineering is a two-year, full-time program.

How many semesters are there?

The program is delivered over four semesters.

How is the course structured?

The first three semesters consist of taught courses with lectures, exercises, practical courses, excursions, and assessment. The fourth semester consists of a research project leading to a Master's Thesis.

Does the program include a thesis?

Yes. A Master's Thesis based on the final-semester research project forms part of the program structure.

Which department manages the program?

The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Kathmandu University School of Engineering manages the program.

Is ME in Electrical Power Engineering the same as ME in Communication Engineering?

No. They are separate Master of Engineering programs within the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

Is the program the same as MS by Research?

No. ME in Electrical Power Engineering is a taught four-semester master's program with a thesis in the final semester. MS by Research is maintained separately as an intensive research-oriented program.

Who manages admission, examinations, and degree award?

Admission, curriculum, assessment, examinations, results, academic progression, thesis requirements, and degree award follow Kathmandu University rules and regulations.