FAQ
Frequently asked questions
For prospective students and parents. Still have a question? Ask directly via Admissions WhatsApp.
For prospective students
Is Electrical Engineering hard, with lots of maths?
There is maths (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Statistics), but it is always used to build something: circuits, robots, or AI systems. Project-based learning makes the concepts feel real, and you learn together with classmates and supervising lecturers.
What will I become after graduating?
The curriculum prepares five profiles: Electronic Systems Designer, Control & Automation Systems Expert, Smart Systems Developer (AI/IoT), Technopreneur, and Early-Career Researcher/Academic. See Graduate Profiles and vacancies from alumni.
How is it different from Informatics Engineering?
Informatics focuses on software. Electrical Engineering builds smart hardware — circuits, sensors, microcontrollers, automation — and then embeds AI into it. Read the comparison.
Do I need to be good at Mandarin first?
No. Mandarin 1–4 and English 1–4 are learned from the basics in semesters I–IV as part of the trilingual curriculum.
Can I do an internship in industry?
Yes. The curriculum includes a Practical Work placement, opens MBKM programs, and the program is developing certified industry internships.
Which concentrations are available?
Three: Electronics & Embedded Systems, Industrial Control & Automation, and Smart Systems (AI & IoT). You still take the same core courses, then go deeper through electives and the Final Project.
For parents
Is the study program accredited?
Yes, it is accredited Good. The certificate and decree can be viewed directly on the Accreditation page. Universitas Widya Kartika is also accredited “Good”.
How much are the tuition fees?
A per-semester breakdown and one-time fees are available on the Fees & Instalments page, including an instalment simulation. For the latest figures, contact UWIKA Admissions.
Are there scholarships?
There are several schemes, including KIP Kuliah and the Pemuda Tangguh Scholarship (Surabaya City Government), as well as fee-reduction programs from UWIKA. See Scholarships.
Where do graduates work?
Graduates work in electronics, embedded systems, industrial control & automation, and AI/IoT. The latest vacancies and news straight from alumni are on the Job Vacancies and Alumni News.
How can I monitor my child’s studies?
Every student has an academic advisor. Academic information is available through the UWIKA academic portal, and parents can contact the program at any time.
Who can I contact?
UWIKA Admissions via WhatsApp 0812-3277-0503 / 0813-5659-4211, or the program at (031) 5922403 and elektro@widyakartika.ac.id. See Contact.
