Do I need to have built robots or electronics before choosing engineering?
No. Prior experience building robots or doing electronics is not necessarily required before choosing engineering. Willingness to learn mathematics and science, think about how things work, and learn through trial and error can also be useful. Experience can provide a starting point for learning, but some programs offer experiments and practical work from the basics for students without prior experience.
Key points
- Practical experience can support interest and understanding, but it is not always required.
- Some programs begin experiments and design from the fundamentals after enrollment.
- Interest in mathematics and science, together with a willingness to learn through trial and error, can be useful.
Things to check
- Admission subjects and course structure vary by university, faculty, program, and academic year, so check the official information for the programs you are considering.