The Power Engineering Graduate Program has two options: Power Systems and Power Electronics. When a person applies to the Power Engineering Program, he/she must identify one area of interest within the program. If the person is admitted to the program, he/she must meet the minimum requirement for the selected option. These requirements are:

These requirements can be met if the student has taken such courses or their equivalent in their previous degree, through continuing education programs or relevant work experience (proof required). Otherwise, students must take such courses during their first year at UPRM. If a student wants to take courses in an option in power engineering different to the one for which he/she was admitted, it will be that student's responsibility to meet the requirements for the second option in power engineering.

These options are meant as guides, not as strict rules, or cages. All students will be considered Power Engineering students, some specializing in power system topics, others in power electronics applications. Students are encouraged to attend courses in both options. This will give a better understanding of power engineering and would prepare students for the challenges of working in industry or continue Graduate School.