Electrical Engineering applies principles of the exact sciences and technology to design, implement, and optimize the electrical and electronic systems that underpin contemporary infrastructure. At UFPR, the program prepares professionals to work in the generation, transmission, and intelligent use of energy, in addition to developing solutions in automation, telecommunications, and embedded systems. With a strong integration of theory, laboratory practice, and innovation, the course offers three specializations starting from the 6th semester, with full-time or evening options, and is notable for its solid market integration, diverse extension projects, and international opportunities.
About the Program
- Duration: 5 years (10 semesters) or 6 years (12 semesters) |
- Workload: 4234 hours
- Modality: On-campus
- Schedule: Full-time (5 years) or Evening (6 years)
- Degree Awarded: Electrical Engineer
- Year of Establishment: 1964
- Location: Centro Politécnico Campus – Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
- Professional Field: The electrical engineer works in the development, operation, and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems that range from power generation and distribution to the operation of advanced technologies such as industrial automation, telecommunications, embedded systems, and intelligent devices. Their work is essential in sectors such as energy, industry, transportation, information technology, and urban infrastructure. The profession is regulated by the Federal Council of Engineering and Agronomy (CONFEA) and overseen by the Regional Councils of Engineering and Agronomy (CREAs), which ensure technical responsibility, ethics, and safety in the activities performed. It is a strategic profession for sustainable development, technological innovation, and the modernization of socioeconomic structures.
Internship
The program requires the completion of a mandatory supervised internship, registered as a curricular component:
- Internship (TE370): 240 hours
- Total: 240 hours
Final Graduation Project
The Final Graduation Project is divided into two stages:
- Final Graduation Project I (TE347) – 150 hours
- Final Graduation Project II (TE348) – 150 hours
- Total: 300 hours
Curriculum Structure
Course Syllabi and Basic Bibliography:
Syllabi – Electrical (Electronics and Telecommunications)
Syllabi – Electrical (Power Systems)
Syllabi – Electrical (Embedded Electronic Systems)
Faculty
Contact
Course Coordination:
Current Coordinator: Prof. Eduardo Gonçalves de Lima
International Relations Committee Member:
Faculty Representative: André Augusto Mariano
Postgraduate Program
As part of the graduate programs at the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), the PPGEE (Postgraduate Program in Electrical Engineering) trains qualified professionals at the Master’s and Doctoral levels for scientific research and technological development in three strategic areas:
- Power Systems
- Electronic Systems
- Telecommunications
Link: https://www.prppg.ufpr.br/site/ppgee
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