Electronics, Automation and Robotics

General Information about the Study Program: BSc in Electronics, Automation and Robotics (EAR) 2024–2027

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) study program in Electronics, Automation and Robotics (EAR) at the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (FECE), University of Prishtina, is a three-year program (180 ECTS) providing comprehensive undergraduate education in advanced electronic and automated system technologies.

The program offers two specialized profiles:

  • Profile: Electronics

  • Profile: Automation and Robotics

The program is designed to prepare contemporary, innovative engineers oriented toward practical solutions in modern technologies. Students acquire broad knowledge and practical skills in analog and digital electronics, microelectronics, power electronics, industrial process automation, robotics, digital communications, the Internet of Things (IoT), and intelligent integrated systems.

The curriculum combines strong theoretical foundations with extensive practical experience through laboratory work, design projects, and real-system development, ensuring competencies for the design, simulation, and implementation of electronic and automated systems in diverse environments.

In the Electronics profile, students develop knowledge in circuit design, signal processing, and analysis of electronic systems, including power electronics applications used in energy management, smart devices, electric vehicles, and sustainable energy systems.

In the Automation and Robotics profile, students gain expertise in the design of automatic control systems, industrial and mobile robots, distributed monitoring systems (SCADA), and the application of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and IoT in automation.

By integrating disciplines such as power electronics, automation, communications, and intelligent device networks, the program aims to prepare professionals capable of designing, developing, and managing smart systems for industry, energy, transport, public services, and sustainable applications.

Upon completion, graduates are fully equipped to contribute to emerging technological and industrial sectors.

Mission, Objectives and Administration

Mission

The mission of the Bachelor in Electronics, Automation and Robotics (EAR) program aligns fully with the overall mission of the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (FECE) at the University of Prishtina. The program is oriented toward modern teaching, continuous scientific research, and innovative technological development.

It follows a clear didactic and research concept that integrates electronics, automation, robotics, and information technologies with emerging fields such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Cyber Security, and the Foundations of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

All academic staff and students of the program adhere to FECE and UP internal regulations governing ethical conduct in teaching, research, and assessment, ensuring professionalism and academic integrity in all activities.

Graduates of this program demonstrate knowledge, skills, and competencies consistent with the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).

The program’s mission is to prepare competent, creative, and ethical engineers who possess both transferable and specialized skills in electronics, automation, and robotics. Graduates will be capable of addressing the technological challenges of the digital era and contributing to the sustainable development of society.

The program aims to ensure that students:

  • master fundamental principles of electronics and automatic control systems;

  • understand and apply IoT technologies for interconnecting devices, sensors, and intelligent systems;

  • acquire practical knowledge in cyber security for protecting networks, automated systems, and smart devices;

  • develop a strong foundation in artificial intelligence and machine learning for integration in robotics, automation, and autonomous systems;

  • are prepared to contribute to Industry 4.0, smart systems, sustainable energy, intelligent transport, and the digital infrastructure of the future.

Through an interdisciplinary and modern teaching approach, the program provides both solid theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience through advanced laboratories, computer simulations, engineering projects, and teamwork.

The program is fully aligned with the strategic mission of FECE — to enhance academic and research performance, modernize study structures, and develop practical skills that meet local and international labor market demands.

Its mission is to offer modern and flexible content reflecting the latest developments in information technology, automation, energy, communications, artificial intelligence, and cyber security — enabling graduates to lead the digital transformation across various sectors.

 

Objectives

Graduates of the Electronics profile will be able to design, analyze, and optimize circuits and electronic systems by combining theoretical knowledge with practical laboratory experience.
They will acquire competencies in analog and digital electronics, power electronics, microelectronics, and optoelectronics, as well as in designing smart devices for energy, transportation, and automation.

Students are trained to integrate IoT technologies into electronic systems, apply cyber security principles to protect interconnected devices, and use AI-based approaches to develop self-adaptive and optimized electronic systems.

They will be prepared for research, product development, and advanced industrial applications in fields such as energy systems, electric transport, biomedicine, and industrial automation.

Graduates of the Automation and Robotics profile acquire in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge in the design, programming, and integration of automatic control systems, industrial and mobile robots, distributed control (SCADA) systems, and smart device networks.

They will master mathematical modeling, system simulation, use of microcontrollers, PLCs, and embedded systems, as well as the application of IoT and AI in automation and robotics.
Students develop the ability to apply cyber security protocols in industrial networks, build autonomous and cooperative systems, and contribute to Industry 4.0 through intelligent automation and digital transformation of processes.

 

Administration

The Bachelor program in Electronics, Automation and Robotics (EAR) is administered in accordance with the Statute of the University of Prishtina, the regulations of the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (FECE), and the guidelines of the Faculty Study Committee.

The program is jointly managed by two academic departments:

  • Department of Electronics, covering analog and digital electronics, microelectronics, power electronics, optoelectronics, computer architecture, and integrated systems;

  • Department of Computerized Automation and Robotics, covering automatic control, embedded systems, robotics, industrial automation, and IoT-based communication technologies.

Coordination between the two departments ensures the harmonized development of core and specialized courses, integrating interdisciplinary competencies across the program.
The Faculty Study Committee, in collaboration with departmental committees, oversees academic quality, syllabus updates, ECTS harmonization, and continuous curriculum improvement aligned with modern engineering education practices.

To strengthen collaboration with industry and ensure alignment with labor market needs, the program operates an Industrial Advisory Board, composed of representatives from partner industries, institutions, and professional organizations. This board provides recommendations for curriculum enhancement, professional practice development, and alignment with Industry 4.0 and digital transformation trends.

Academic and administrative processes are managed through the Student Electronic Management System (SEMS), in compliance with the Bologna Process and the institutional quality assurance standards of the University of Prishtina.
Close collaboration between academic and administrative staff and students ensures sustainable implementation of teaching, research, and professional development activities within the program.

 

Admission Criteria

New student admissions at the University of Prishtina (UP) follow regulations based on the University Statute. Public announcements are made on the UP website and the FECE website. Article 103 of the UP Statute provides general details regarding admission requirements, which are applied uniformly to all candidates. Specific conditions for Bachelor studies, including application and registration details, are described in Articles 6, 7, and 8 of the UP Regulations. The subjects for the entrance exam are determined by the FECE Council, in accordance with Article 103. Traditionally, FECE selects Mathematics as the entrance exam subject, and results are usually published within 2–3 days.

Candidates have the right to appeal within three days. The committee responsible for publishing results is established by FECE. The application and registration criteria for Bachelor studies are announced on the UP website in two calls, usually in July and September.

The selection of students for enrollment in FECE study programs is based on three criteria: previous academic achievement measured by high school performance (30%), points from the State Matura Exam (30%), and points from the Mathematics Entrance Exam (40%). The same Mathematics entrance exam is used for all study programs.

Based on Article 6 of the UP Regulation for Undergraduate Studies – Bachelor, No. 22, dated 13.01.2022, all candidates who have completed secondary education and passed the State Matura Exam, as well as those who have completed four years of the former gymnasium (without the State Matura Exam), are eligible to apply for Bachelor studies.

The specific requirements/criteria for candidates who completed prior education outside of Kosovo are based on Article 103 of the UP Statute. Students must have valid secondary school diplomas or other equivalent academic documents in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI). Students are required to submit original copies of their diplomas and transcripts, as well as the original certificate of points from the State Matura Exam.

 

Assessment Criteria

All academic units of the University of Prishtina apply the following grading scale to evaluate student performance:

  • 10 and 9 – Excellent

  • 8 – Very Good

  • 7 – Good

  • 6 – Sufficient

  • 5 – Insufficient / Fail

A student successfully completes a course when achieving at least a grade of 6 (Sufficient).

Assessment in each course may include a combination of:

  • Final exam

  • Midterm exams or quizzes

  • Project work or laboratory assignments

  • Participation and engagement in lectures

The exact distribution of points among these components is specified in each course syllabus, but all courses follow the same University grading scale presented above.

 

Expected Learning Outcomes

Students of the Electronics profile will develop advanced knowledge and skills in electrical and electronic engineering, focusing on the design, analysis, and maintenance of electronic and integrated systems. Upon completion, they will be able to:

  • understand the functioning of electronic systems and subsystems within electrical engineering;

  • explain the design and operation of basic electronic components and systems (amplifiers, transmitters, receivers, microprocessors, computers, power sources, inverters, electric vehicles, and robots);

  • analyze and optimize commercial and multimedia electronic systems (TVs, mobile devices, radios, and communication systems);

  • apply principles of bioengineering and photonics in biomedical diagnostics and smart medical devices;

  • design and implement systems based on microprocessors, microcontrollers, and computers for industrial and service applications;

  • apply IoT concepts for device interconnection and real-time data acquisition;

  • implement cyber security principles to protect electronic devices and systems from unauthorized access;

  • apply AI foundations for voice, image, and signal recognition and optimization of automated electronic functions;

  • prepare and maintain technical documentation in compliance with professional and international engineering standards.

Students of the Automation and Robotics profile will acquire in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge for the design, implementation, and management of automatic control systems, robotics, and integrated industrial automation systems. Upon completion, they will be able to:

  • understand and analyze electronic and automatic control subsystems in electrical and computer engineering;

  • design, document, and implement dedicated computer-based systems using microcontrollers, computers, and PLCs for industrial automation;

  • design and implement automation systems for industrial, domestic, and smart building environments, integrating IoT and intelligent sensors;

  • program and operate industrial and mobile robotic systems, integrating them with automation systems, electric vehicles, and autonomous motion systems;

  • implement intelligent user interfaces (HMI) and AI-based applications for voice and visual recognition in robotics;

  • apply cyber security measures in automated networks and systems to ensure data integrity and process protection;

  • participate in the development and management of distributed automation and monitoring systems (SCADA) and industrial communications;

  • utilize modeling, simulation, and optimization methods to develop intelligent and autonomous systems within the framework of Industry 4.0.

 

Tuition Fees

Studies at FECE are free of charge for all full-time students who successfully follow the three-year (Bachelor) programs and do not repeat any academic year during their studies.

In cases where a student fails to advance to the next academic year and is required to repeat the year, a semester fee of 25 euros, or 50 euros per academic year, is applied.

 

Syllabi for BSc in Electronics, Automation and Robotics - Sylabuses

BSc Electronics, Automation and Robotics
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