The Electrical Engineering program was established in 1993 as one of the first engineering disciplines in the Faculty of Engineering at An-Najah National University. It aims to graduate highly qualified and motivated electrical engineers equipped with fundamental knowledge and practical skills in power systems, communications, electronics, control, and electrical machines—enabling them to lead and advance these sectors in Palestine and the Arab world.

 Designed according to the highest academic standards, the program has been internationally accredited by ABET since 2014, following multiple academic evaluations by the Ministry of Higher Education and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which have driven continuous improvements in its content and quality. In 2025, the curriculum was revised to a streamlined four-year structure totaling 137 credit hours, with an increased focus on core engineering courses and a reduction in non-specialized requirements to enhance professional readiness. The program is delivered in modern, well-equipped classrooms and laboratories featuring state-of-the-art technology, fostering an interactive and effective learning environment. Graduates are prepared for diverse and dynamic career paths across a wide range of sectors, including:
• Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution companies
• Solar and renewable energy systems
• Manufacturing and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment
• Electric vehicles and charging infrastructure
• industrial control systems
 • Electrical engineering contracting firms
• Wired and wireless telecommunications companies
• Electronic circuit design and hardware verification. 
• Government institutions and municipalities responsible for infrastructure management.

 

The first was carried out (in Feb 2008)  by the ‎Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission – Ministry of   Higher Education , and the ‎second, carried out in Oct 2008, by the United Nation Development Program – Regional ‎Bureau for Arab States (Higher Education Project).

The outcomes (judgments) of these two ‎evaluation processes were favorable and have highlighted areas of strengths and concerns of ‎the program. Measures are already taken to alleviate the concerns and improve the execution ‎of the program.

The Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Through the ABET accreditation, students are expected to attain 7 Student Outcomes (SOs) , which are set by ABET Organization. These SOs are linked to the Program Educational Objectives (PEOs), which describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years after graduation, and these are consistent with the mission of An-Najah National University. The ABET accreditation process is managed by the ABET Centre.