Electrical Engineering vs Mechanical Engineering: Which One to Choose?

Fawad Shaukat
1 min readApr 27, 2023

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If you are thinking about pursuing a career in engineering, then you might have come across the two most popular branches of engineering — Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Both these fields have their own unique set of skills and specializations, making it difficult for students to decide which one to choose. In this article, we will discuss the differences between Electrical Engineering vs Mechanical Engineering and help you decide which one is best for you.

Introduction

Before we dive into the differences between Electrical Engineering vs Mechanical Engineering, let’s take a brief look at what these fields are all about.

Electrical Engineering: Electrical Engineering is a field of engineering that deals with the study of electricity, electromagnetism, and electronics. Electrical engineers design, develop and test electrical equipment, systems, and devices. They also work on power generation, transmission, and distribution systems, as well as telecommunications and control systems.

Mechanical Engineering: Mechanical Engineering is a field of engineering that deals with the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. Mechanical engineers …Read more; please visit

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Fawad Shaukat

I did my MSc. from Imperial College, London - UK in 2003. By profession, am a teacher & presently teaching at an Engineering University in Karachi, Pakistan.