Why study engineering?
Engineering is considered one of the most prestigious professions for its impact on the well being and life style of people all over the world. Engineers are problem solvers; they are always looking for different ways to develop and design new products and services that enhance our quality of life.
Demand for engineers is very high in every single country and in almost every sector of the economy. Both male and female engineers can enjoy limitless career opportunities. In our interconnected world, engineers can apply their knowledge and expertise on a global level. The engineering career is definitely an international one!
If you are creative, ambitious, like science and mathematics, and enjoy challenges, then engineering might be the right career for you. At Texas A&M University at Qatar, there are four programs to choose from depending on your interests and passions. You can study Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Petroleum engineering.
Chemical Engineering:
Chemical engineers apply knowledge gained from basic sciences and engineering principles to design and develop processes for economical and safe conversion of chemical raw materials to useful products.
As a chemical engineer, you can lead in a variety of industries from food and pharmaceutical processing to biochemical and biomedical engineering to industrial development and environmental control. Safety and environmental responsibility are considered top priorities for chemical engineers. They insure that processes, products, and services are safe and environmental friendly.
For more information visit the Texas A&M at Qatar Chemical Engineering Program.
Electrical Engineering:
Electrical engineers develop and apply the theories of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetics to analyze and design a variety of systems in such diverse fields as telecommunication, electric energy, computers, and automatic control, as well as consumer and entertainment electronics.
As an electrical engineer, you work on developing systems to operate cell phones, satellite communication, television, radar, global positioning systems, computers, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems, as well as sophisticated domestic appliances.
For more information, visit the Texas A&M at Qatar Electrical Engineering Program.
Mechanical Engineering:
Mechanical engineers are among the most versatile professionals and enjoy employment in industry, government, consulting and research organizations. Manufacturing systems, robotics, and environmental control systems are primarily designed by mechanical engineers.
As a mechanical engineer, you can be working at equipment manufacturers, material processing plants, aerospace, petroleum, or transportation companies. You might also choose to be a consultant or researcher at engineering firms or government agencies.
For information, visit the Texas A&M at Qatar Mechanical Engineering Program.
Petroleum Engineering:
Petroleum engineers are primarily concerned with the economic extraction of oil, gas, and other natural resources from the earth. This is accomplished through the design, drilling, and operation of wells and well systems, and the integrated management of the underground reservoirs in which the resources are found.
As a petroleum engineer, you will be involved in nearly all phases of the production process, from finding the oil through refining and distributing it. You can take advantage of the increased demand for alternative energy to innovate clean energy products that produce fewer harmful carbon emissions.
For information, visit the Texas A&M at Qatar Petroleum Engineering Program.
Study Abroad:
Texas A&M University at Qatar students have the opportunity to participate in a semester-long study abroad experience at Texas A&M University’s main campus in College Station, Texas. Spending an entire semester studying in the United States allows you to not only experience your courses in a different setting, but also enables you to experience firsthand the time-honored Aggie traditions, vibrant student life and diverse academic community that make our university unique.
You will live in university dormitories, learn your way around campus, make new friends from the United States and other parts of the world — you will enjoy the original Aggie experience. Students take the same courses they would be taking at home, while experiencing the rich cultural, historical, academic and sociological diversity of their study abroad destination.
Internships:
An internship is a work experience, usually in the summer, related to a student’s major or area of interest. In most cases a student will complete a summer program with a given employer. Local industry partners visit campus each spring to talk with students about summer work opportunities.
Throughout your internship, you can learn how to create a development plan with specific milestones to monitor targeted deadlines, work as an active and contributing member of a team, and troubleshoot potential obstacles and barriers that could delay project completion.
Internships are not only a good way to gain some experience in your field and see a snapshot of the industry; they also improve your chances of getting hired following graduation. In fact, you can consider your internship a 10-week “working interview,” where employers get a chance to observe you in action.
Internships are your chance to shine!
