Bachelor in Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (Bachelor's), applications for the Jan 2027 intake are due by Dec 1, 2026; tuition is Tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $5,850 per semester for Louisiana residents and $12,600 per semester for non-residents..

This on-campus programme is offered full-time and takes four years to complete. Students gain hands-on experience in designing, testing, and maintaining electronic systems using industry-standard tools and equipment. The curriculum emphasizes practical lab work and real-world applications across multiple technical fields.

Focus areas include Automation, Biomedical Engineering, System Design.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across general education, core engineering technology courses, and specialized technical electives. Students complete laboratory-based coursework and hands-on projects throughout the program.

Graduates work as automation technicians, electronics engineering technologists, and biomedical engineers in industrial, healthcare, and technology sectors.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Required documents include official transcripts and a completed application form. International students must submit English proficiency test results.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 94% of applicants.

For more than 140 years, Northwestern State University of Louisiana has served students from its historic home in Natchitoches. What began as a long-standing Louisiana institution has grown into a university offering more than 100 areas of study, career-focused preparation, and flexible routes for traditional students, transfers, working adults, and military learners.

Academic options span technology, healthcare, education, the arts, public service, communication, criminal justice, English, and nursing. Programs combine classroom learning with practical experience. Nursing students develop clinical skills in healthcare settings, communication students can work in campus media and live broadcasts, and criminal justice students can apply their studies through internships. NSU also offers online study, graduate degrees, an Associate of General Studies, engineering technology, allied health, and Louisiana Scholars’ College. Classes average 15 students, with a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Natchitoches is NSU’s historic home, with modern facilities, classrooms, residence halls, student spaces, and specialized learning facilities. Students can choose from more than 100 clubs and activities and 14 NCAA Division I sports teams. The First Year Experience connects students with people, programs, and resources for academic success and personal growth. International students are part of the NSU community, including campus events created to welcome them. NSU also serves students at instructional sites in Shreveport, CENLA, and Leesville.