Program overview
Electrical machines and apparatus is a truly "hardcore" direction in electrical engineering. Simply put, it studies the devices that convert between electricity and mechanical force—like motors, generators, transformers, and switchgear. You'll dive into core courses such as electrical machines, electrical apparatus, power electronics, motor control, and electromagnetic field theory, and you'll get hands-on with experiments, modeling, and parameter tuning. This major suits students who enjoy physics and math, have an interest in both mechanics and circuits, and don't mind taking things apart and putting them back together. Chinese universities have a strong traditional advantage in this field—think Harbin Institute of Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, and Tsinghua University—with well-equipped labs and close industry partnerships that give you access to the latest industrial projects. If you're curious about "how to make a motor run more smoothly and efficiently" or "how to design a smart circuit breaker," this major will be right up your alley.