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Electrical Engineering, BS

Today, electrical engineering has applications in every aspect of our daily lives. Electrical engineers are responsible for creating a wide range of devices that are used regularly, such as mobile computing systems, semiconductor chips, wind, solar and fusion power generators, robotic actuators, MRI machines, X-ray scanners, electric vehicles, and avionics. They also work on developing the algorithms that enable these machines to function according to our needs. As an electrical engineering major, you will learn the fundamental principles behind the operation of these devices and systems. You will gain the skills to analyze and design them, as well as improve upon existing technology throughout your career. You can also specialize in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science, and earn a named option on your transcript.

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Admission to the College as a First-Year Students

Students  applying to UW–Madison  need to indicate an  engineering major  as their first choice in order to be considered for direct admission to the College of Engineering. Being directly admitted to a major means students will start in the program of their choice in the College of Engineering and will need to meet  progression requirements  at the end of the first year to guarantee advancement in that program.

Cross-Campus Transfer to Engineering

UW–Madison students in other schools and colleges on campus must meet minimum admission requirements for admission consideration to engineering degree programs. Cross-campus admission is competitive and selective, and the grade point average expectations may increase as demand trends change. The student’s overall academic record at UW–Madison is also considered. Students apply to their intended engineering program by submitting the online application by stated deadlines for spring and fall. The College of Engineering offers an online information tutorial and drop-in advising for students to learn about the cross-campus transfer process.

Off-Campus Transfer to Engineering

With careful planning, students at other accredited institutions can transfer coursework that will apply toward engineering degree requirements at UW–Madison. Off-campus transfer applicants are considered for direct admission to the College of Engineering by applying to the Office of Admissions with an engineering major listed as their first choice. Those who are admitted to their intended engineering program must meet progression requirements at the point of transfer or within their first two semesters at UW–Madison to guarantee advancement in that program. A minimum of 30 credits in residence in the College of Engineering is required after transferring, and all students must meet all requirements for their major in the college. Transfer admission to the College of Engineering is competitive and selective, and students who have exceeded the 80 credit limit at the time of application are not eligible to apply.

The College of Engineering has dual degree programs with select four-year UW System campuses. Eligible dual degree applicants are not subject to the 80 credit limit.

Off-campus transfer students are encouraged to discuss their interests, academic background, and admission options with the Transfer & Academic Program Manager in the College of Engineering:  [email protected]  or 608-262-2473.

Second Bachelor's Degree

The College of Engineering does not accept second undergraduate degree applications. Second degree student s might explore the Biological Systems Engineering program at UW–Madison, an undergraduate engineering degree elsewhere, or a graduate program in the College of Engineering.

University General Education Requirements

Summary of requirements, university degree requirements.

All undergraduate students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are required to fulfill a minimum set of common university general education requirements to ensure that every graduate acquires the essential core of an undergraduate education. This core establishes a foundation for living a productive life, being a citizen of the world, appreciating aesthetic values, and engaging in lifelong learning in a continually changing world. Various schools and colleges will have requirements in addition to the requirements listed below. Consult your advisor for assistance, as needed. For additional information, see the university Undergraduate General Education Requirements section of the Guide .

The following curriculum applies to students admitted to the electrical engineering degree program.

Mathematics 1

In additional to the courses listed in the Mathematics Requirement at least one additional course must be completed for the advanced mathematics auxiliary condition. Choose:  MATH 319 Techniques in Ordinary Differential Equations ,  MATH 320 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations ,  MATH 340 Elementary Matrix and Linear Algebra ,  MATH 341 Linear Algebra ,  E C E 334 State Space Systems Analysis , or  E C E/​COMP SCI/​M E  532 Matrix Methods in Machine Learning  to satisfy the advanced math auxiliary condition. These credits count toward either professional electives or advanced elective credit depending on the course.

MATH 375 and MATH 376  taken in sequence will fulfill the requirement for MATH 234 , professional elective credit, and advanced math auxiliary condition.

 Students may also fulfill this requirement by taking E M A 201 Statics and E M A 202 Dynamics .

Electrical Engineering Core 

Electrical Engineering Advanced Electives

Students must take 22 credits in at least three of six areas and at least 2 credits in two laboratory courses.

• At least 9 credits must be in E C E courses numbered 400 and above.
• At least one course must be a capstone design course from the following list: E C E 453 Embedded Microprocessor System Design ,  E C E 454 Mobile Computing Laboratory ,  E C E 455 Capstone Design in Electrical and Computer Engineering ,  E C E 554 Digital Engineering Laboratory . These courses are also indicated in the areas below with a *.
• At least one course must be  MATH 319 Techniques in Ordinary Differential Equations ,  MATH 320 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations ,  MATH 340 Elementary Matrix and Linear Algebra ,  MATH 341 Linear Algebra , E C E 334 State Space Systems Analysis , or E C E/​COMP SCI/​M E  532 Matrix Methods in Machine Learning  to satisfy the advanced math auxiliary condition. MATH 319 Techniques in Ordinary Differential Equations , MATH 320 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations , MATH 340 Elementary Matrix and Linear Algebra , and  MATH 341 Linear Algebra  count toward professional electives. E C E 334 State Space Systems Analysis and E C E/​COMP SCI/​M E  532 Matrix Methods in Machine Learning count as advanced electives.
• Students can count 1 credit of E C E 1 Cooperative Education Program toward advanced electives.
• Students can count up to 6 credits of E C E 399 Independent Study  ,  E C E 489 Honors in Research or E C E 699 Advanced Independent Study towards advanced electives.
• Students can take E C E 379 Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering and E C E 601 Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering as advanced electives.
• Students can count up to 5 credits of COMP SCI courses numbered 500 and above (not including independent study)
• E C E courses numbered 300 that are not specified in an area can count toward the total number of advanced elective credits required.

Course is designated as a Capstone Course 

Fields & Waves

 Systems & Control

Power & Machines

Communications & Signal Processing

 Circuits & Devices

Computers & Computing

Professional Electives

 Students may only earn degree credit for MATH 320 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations or MATH 340 Elementary Matrix and Linear Algebra , not both.

Communication Skills

Liberal Studies Electives 

All liberal studies credits must be identified with the letter H, S, L, or Z. Language courses are acceptable without the letter and are considered humanities. Note : See an E C E advisor and/or the EE Curriculum Guide for additional information.

Honors in Undergraduate Research Program

Qualified undergraduates may earn an Honors in Research designation in their transcript. The Honors in Research program gives an undergraduate the opportunity to participate in a research project under the direction of a faculty member. It is expected that the student will be actively involved in research that could lead to new knowledge. The project can be independent or a component of a larger team effort. 

Admission Requirements include: 

• Complete at least one semester on the UW-Madison campus, 
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5,
• Major in Computer Engineering (CMPE) or Electrical Engineering (EE), 
• Identify an ECE faculty advisor who is willing to supervise the research project. 

Students admitted to the program should register for one to three credits of E C E 489 Honors in Research .    The “Honors in Research” designation will be awarded to graduates who:

• Complete either the CMPE or EE degree requirements.
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 at graduation.
• Complete a total of at least six credits of E C E 489 Honors in Research .
• Receive a final grade of at least B in  E C E 489 Honors in Research .

Named Option

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• Electrical Engineering: Machine Learning and Data Science, BS

Total Degree Credits: 120

• Learning Outcomes
• an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
• an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
• an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
• an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
• an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
• an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
• Four-Year Plan

Sample Four-Year Plan

• Advising and Careers

Every College of Engineering undergraduate has an assigned  academic advisor .   Academic advisors support and coach students through their transition to college and their academic program all the way through graduation .  

Advisors  help students navigate the highly structured engineering curricula  and course sequencing,   working with  them  to  select courses each semester.   

When facing a challenge or making a plan toward a goal, students can start with their academic advisor. There are many outstanding resources at UW – Madison, and academic advisors are trained to help students navigate these resources. Advisors not only inform students about the various resources, but they help reduce the barriers between students and campus resources to help students feel empowered to pursue their goals and communicate their needs.  

Students can find their assigned advisor in their  MyUW  Student Center.

Engineering Career Services

Engineering Career Services  (ECS) assists students in  finding  work-based learning experiences such as co-ops and summer   internships,  exploring  and applying to graduate or professional school,   and finding full-time professional employment.  

ECS offers two large career fairs per year, assists students with resume building and developing interviewing skills, hosts skill-building workshops, and meets one-on-one with students to discuss offer negotiations.  

Students are encouraged to engage with the ECS office early in their academic careers. For more information on ECS programs and workshops, visit:  https://ecs.wisc.edu .  

Susan Hagness (Chair) Nader Behdad Daniel Botez Azadeh Davoodi (Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies) Kassem Fawaz (Associate Chair for Research) John A. Gubner (Associate Chair for Operations) Yu Hen Hu Hongrui Jiang (Associate Chair for Graduate Studies) Irena Knezevic Bernard Lesieutre Mikko Lipasti Zhenqiang Ma Luke J. Mawst Robert Nowak Parameswaran Ramanathan Bulent Sarlioglu William A. Sethares Daniel van der Weide Giri Venkataramanan Amy E. Wendt Zongfu Yu

Associate Professors

Mikhail Kats Daniel Ludois Paul H. Milenkovic Umit Ogras Dimitris Papailiopoulos Line Roald Andreas Velten

Assistant Professors

Joseph Andrews Jennifer Choy Grigoris Chrysos Jeremy Coulson Dominic Gross Chirag Gupta Tsung-Wei Huang Robert Jacobberger Akhilesh Jaiswal Bhuvana Krishnaswamy Kangwook Lee Chu Ma Pedro Morgado Shubhra Pasayat Jinia Roy Joshua San Miguel Manish Singh Haihan Sun Eric Tervo Ramya Korlakai Vinayak Ying Wang Feng Ye Lei Zhou

Teaching Faculty

Mark C. Allie Eric Hoffman Joe Krachey Srdjan Milicic  

Teaching Professor

Eduardo Arvelo Setareh Behroozi Steven Fredette Nathan Strachen

See also  Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Directory .

• Accreditation

Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of  ABET , https://www.abet.org, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communication, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.  

Program Educational Objectives for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering  

W ithin the first few years after graduation, our graduates should be engaged in activities such as:  

Employment in industry, government, academia, or nonprofit using their degree knowledge or skills for professional functions such as teaching, research and development, quality control, technical marketing, intellectual property management, or sales. Graduates may eventually reach a leadership position supervising others.  

Continuing education through self-study or short courses and workshops through their employer, local or online educational institutions, or attendance at professional events such as conferences.  

Taking a principal role in starting a new business or product line.  

Pursuing a postgraduate degree.  

Note: Undergraduate Student Outcomes, number of degrees conferred, and enrollment data are made publicly available at the Electrical Engineering  Undergraduate Program website . (In this Guide, the program's Student Outcomes are available through the "Learning Outcomes" tab.)  

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Contact Information

Electrical and Computer Engineering 608-262-3840 2415 Engineering Hall 1415 Engineering Dr., Madison, WI 53706 ECE Department

College of Engineering Academic Advising [email protected] 608-262-2473 Room 170, 1410 Engineering Drive Madison, WI 53706 Student Services Advising

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What Is Electrical Engineering?

Required coursework, job prospects, and average salaries for graduates

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Electrical engineering is an engineering field focused on electricity and electronics, from microscopic computer components to large power networks. Students who graduate with an electrical engineering majors will have job opportunities in wide-ranging fields, from telecommunications to the computer industry to the automotive industry.

Key Takeaways: Electrical Engineering

• Electrical engineering is focused on electricity, from microscopic computer components to large power networks.
• In college, electrical engineering majors will take a range of classes in mathematics and physics.
• Electrical engineers work in fields including the computer industry, automotive industry, and telecommunications.
• Average salaries for electrical engineers are well above the nation's average income.

Specializations in Electrical Engineering

Any product that uses or produces electricity was most likely designed by an electrical engineer. From large-scale power grids to microscopic computer components, electrical engineers work on a wide range of projects. Below are some of the most popular areas of specialization for electrical engineers.

• Communication: If you've ever used a telephone, watched television, or Skyped a friend, you've used a product that was designed by a communication engineer. Any task that involves the electronic transfer of information from one place to another falls into this electrical engineering specialty.
• Computers: The hardware side of computing—the power supplies, electronic components, sensors, drives, and storage devices—is all within the purview of electrical engineering. Electrical engineers create the devices that are then programmed by computer scientists and software engineers.
• Control: From the cruise control on your car to the electronics that stabilize a spacecraft, control systems play an important role in the 21st century. Control engineers design systems that constantly monitor a product's performance and, through feedback systems, make necessary adjustments to ensure proper functioning.
• Electronics: An electronics engineer is an expert in all kinds of circuits, such as resistors, diodes, capacitors, and transistors. Electronics are central components in everything from wind turbines to vacuum cleaners. Home electronics such as televisions and audio systems are also a major part of this area of specialization.
• Instrumentation: From the fuel gauge on a car to sensors on a satellite, instrumentation is a central component of most electronic devices. Given the development drones and self-driving vehicles, the field of instrumentation has plenty of growth potential in the coming decades.
• Microelectronics: Technological progress depends upon developing ever-smaller devices with increased speed and functionality. Experts in microelectronics are at the forefront of this progress as they work to create electronic components at microscopic scales. Materials science and chemistry are important areas of expertise for this specialty.
• Power Systems: Power engineers work on the large systems for generating, storing, and transmitting the electricity that runs our world. From generators in a dam to fields of solar panels to the transmission lines that cross the country, experts in power tend to work on large-scale projects.

College Coursework for Electrical Engineers

As with most STEM fields, electrical engineers must take foundation courses in math and the natural sciences, especially physics classes such as mechanics and electromagnetism. Some specializations, such as microelectronics, will also require significant coursework in chemistry and materials, whereas a field such as bioelectronics would require a strong grounding in the biological sciences.

All electrical engineering majors, however, are likely to take the following courses:

• Calculus I, II, III and Differential Equations
• Digital Logic Design
• Electromagnetic Fields and Waves
• Signals and Systems
• Electric Circuits
• Embedded Systems
• Microelectronics
• Probabilistic Methods
• Communication Systems
• Computer Organization

Students who want to excel in an electrical engineering profession may choose to take additional courses related to communication and leadership skills. In addition, many electrical engineering programs have internship or co-op requirements, giving students hands-on experience solving real-world challenges. These research expectations are one reason why engineering fields often have a lower four-year graduation rate than many other majors. Five years is not an unusual time frame for earning a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.

Realize that an "electrical engineering technology" major is not the same thing as electrical engineering. Electrical engineering technologists often play a support role to electrical engineers, and the coursework is typically less rigorous and theoretical.

Best Schools for Electrical Engineering Majors

Electrical engineering, like mechanical engineering , is an extremely popular branch of engineering, and most schools with engineering programs will offer an electrical engineering major. Many of the schools listed below are also considered some of the nation's best engineering schools in general.

• California Institute of Technology (Caltech): Located in Pasadena, California, Caltech typically vies with MIT for the title of #1 engineering school in the U.S. Caltech's electrical engineering program is popular at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, but it's not easy to get into: the overall undergraduate acceptance rate is 8%.
• Carnegie Mellon University : Electrical engineering is the most popular major at Carnegie Mellon, which is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The university graduates over 150 electrical engineers a year. If you enjoy the arts as much as you enjoy STEM subjects, you might love CMU, as it's well-known for its strong arts programs.
• Cornell University : Located in Ithaca, New York, this member of the Ivy League has a highly-regarded school of engineering. Electrical engineering is one of the school's most popular graduate programs. At the undergraduate level, about 80 students graduate with electrical engineering degrees each year.
• Georgia Tech : This public university in Atlanta, Georgia, offers excellent value for in-state applicants. The robust electrical engineering program graduates about 250 students a year, and campus life is lively thanks to the school's urban location and Division I athletic programs.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): MIT often ranks #1 among all schools for electrical engineering, and the school's facilities and faculty are hard to beat. Like Caltech, however, getting that acceptance letter is a challenge. MIT has a 7% acceptance rate, and perfect scores on the math section of the SAT are common among admitted students.
• Stanford University : Located in California's Bay Area, Stanford's 5% acceptance rate vies with Harvard for the most selective in the country. The school's engineering programs are also some of the best in the nation, but the university also has strengths that span the arts, humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
• University of California at Berkeley : UC Berkeley graduates nearly 1,000 engineers each year, and electrical engineering accounts for over one third of those students. The UC system is more expensive than most public universities in the U.S., but Berkeley consistently ranks among the best engineering schools in the country.
• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign : With over 48,000 students, UIUC is one of the largest schools on this list. Its engineering school is one of the best in the country. In-state tuition is a bargain, and students can also enjoy cheering on the school's NCAA Division I athletic teams.
• University of Michigan : Like UIUC, Michigan has a highly-regarded school of engineering housed within a large public university. It has the added advantage of being situated in one of the country's best college towns . The school graduates over 100 electrical engineers annually.
• University of Texas at Austin : Electrical and mechanical engineering are two of the most popular majors at this school of over 51,000 students. The university's Cockrell School of Engineering consistently receives high rankings.

Always keep in mind that "best" is a subjective term, and remember that the best school for your own personality, learning style, and professional goals may differ from the schools listed above.

Average Salaries for Electrical Engineers

Electrical engineering is one of the highest paying engineering fields. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the median pay for electrical engineers in 2020 was $103,390 per year. PayScale.com breaks down the numbers further to note that early career employees have a median salary of $71,800, while mid-career electrical engineers earn a median pay of $121,400. On average, these salaries are a bit higher than those earned by mechanical engineers and civil engineers.

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Your Complete Guide to an Electrical Engineering Degree: Pathways and Potentials

What can you expect from an electrical engineering degree? With its rigorous coursework, potential specializations, and robust career prospects, this degree stands as a cornerstone for aspiring technology innovators and problem-solvers. This guide will take you through accredited programs, dive into the essential subjects, and explore potential career pathways, providing a comprehensive understanding of both the challenges and promises of pursuing a degree in electrical engineering.

Key Takeaways

• Electrical engineering degrees pave the way for various specializations, such as power systems and robotics, with an emphasis on practical laboratory work and the importance of program accreditation.
• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering provides a strong foundation and diverse skillset, while a master’s degree allows for specialization in emerging fields and can result in higher salaries and advanced roles.
• Financial considerations for electrical engineering degrees include tuition, scholarships, and financial aid options, with various resources available to support both domestic and international students.

Understanding Electrical Engineering Degrees

The field of electrical engineering is broad and multifaceted, bridging the gap between scientific theory and practical application. It’s the force behind the design and optimization of electrical and electronic systems that power our daily lives. From the humble light bulb to the complex circuitry of a supercomputer, electrical engineering is at the heart of it all.

And it all begins with an accredited engineering degree that equips you with the necessary skills to solve the engineering problems of tomorrow.

Electrical vs. Electronics Engineering

Although often used interchangeably, electrical and electronics engineering are distinct disciplines within the broader field of engineering. Electrical engineering is primarily concerned with the large-scale production and distribution of electrical power, as well as the design and development of electrical equipment. Electrical engineers work on high-power systems, focusing on the transmission and distribution of power.

On the other hand, electronics engineering, a sub-discipline of electrical engineering, zeros in on the design and optimization of electronic devices. Electronics engineers focus on dealing with low-power systems, creating and fine-tuning the electronic components within devices such as computers and smartphones.

Importance of Accreditation

Opting for an accredited electrical engineering program is of paramount importance. Accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET signifies that the program meets high educational standards and equips students with the skills necessary to enter the engineering field. ABET accredited programs satisfy stringent criteria including curriculum, faculty qualifications, and continuous improvement, ensuring that graduates are adequately prepared for professional practice and licensure as an electrical engineer.

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Embarking on a career as an electrical engineer starts with acquiring a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. This foundational program sets students off on an exploratory journey, covering a wide spectrum of electronic and electrical engineering principles before delving into specialized areas such as:

• Power systems
• Control systems
• Electronics
• Telecommunications
• Renewable energy

With an average loan debt of around $22,989, this degree is an investment in your future, opening the door to a world of possibilities.

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Core subjects and coursework.

Undertaking a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering involves:

• Practical application of theoretical knowledge to address real-world engineering challenges
• Essential principles of engineering and electricity, including analog and digital circuit design, signal processing , and computer programming
• Specialized courses in advanced math, electromagnetic fields , microprocessors, and energy systems

This curriculum provides a strong foundation and prepares students for a career in electrical engineering.

The skills developed during this program are varied and practical, including essential engineering skills. They range from:

• designing electric power systems and electronics
• developing signal processing algorithms and semiconductor devices
• designing and testing circuit building blocks
• honing computer programming and computer-aided design (CAD) skills

Practical applications taught within these programs involve designing and testing circuit building blocks, as well as honing computer programming and computer-aided design (CAD) skills.

Practical Experience and Laboratory Work

Electrical engineering is not merely grounded in electrical circuit theory; it flourishes through practical implementation. This is why laboratory work is a vital component of the electrical engineering curriculum. Alongside lectures and tutorials, hands-on sessions in the lab prepare students for the practical challenges they will face in the industry.

Students learn to conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and draw conclusions by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical skills. Internships and cooperative engineering programs further provide invaluable industry experience, making graduates more marketable in the job market.

Specializations and Concentrations in Electrical Engineering

Echoing the proverb that ‘variety is the spice of life’, the realm of electrical engineering is brimming with diverse possibilities. It offers a cornucopia of specializations, each with its unique flavor and appeal. These specializations include:

• Control Systems
• Communication and Signal Processing Systems
• Power Systems
• Computer Engineering
• Electrophysics
• Electromagnetics
• Microelectronics

Each of these fields offers a unique view of the vast landscape of electrical engineering, providing the opportunity to delve deeper into one’s areas of interest.

Power Generation and Renewable Energy

Given the current concerns about global warming, the demand for efficient power generation and renewable energy sources has escalated like never before. Electrical engineers specializing in electric power and energy systems are at the forefront of this revolution. They work on:

• the generation of electric power
• the transmission of electric power
• the utilization of electric power
• both conventional and alternative energy systems

The power generation and distribution specialization focuses on:

• Developing energy-efficient technologies for improving the operation of the electric grid and integrating vehicles
• Key areas of focus include renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power
• Electrical engineers in this field typically find career opportunities in electric utilities or as consultants, working on projects that integrate renewable energy solutions.

Communications and Computer Systems

Visualize a world devoid of the internet, mobile phones or digital television. Challenging to conceive, isn’t it? Thanks to electrical engineers specializing in Communications and Computer Systems, we don’t have to. This specialization focuses on the design and analysis of systems that transmit information securely and efficiently. Some of the topics covered include:

• Communication theory
• Modulation schemes
• Systems design in noisy environments
• Network architecture

Career opportunities in the field of Computer Systems are diverse and varied. Some potential career paths include:

• Digital and satellite broadcasting
• Fiber-optic communications
• Wireless networks
• Software development
• Computer hardware design
• Artificial intelligence
• Computer architecture
• Security and cryptography
• Network communications

The possibilities are endless in this field, offering a wide range of opportunities for electrical engineers.

Robotics and Control Systems

Robots have now transcended the boundaries of science fiction. In fact, they’re becoming an integral part of our daily lives. From manufacturing to healthcare, robots are hard at work, and it’s the electrical engineers specializing in Robotics and Control Systems who make this possible.

This specialization focuses on:

• the design, control, and operation of robots and autonomous systems
• providing students with a solid foundation in dynamic systems modeling
• feedback control systems
• embedded systems design
• implementing real-time operating systems for controlling robots

Control Systems engineers boast a versatile skill set spanning electrical, mechanical, and electronics systems, as well as computer software systems. This is vital for organizing and managing components in production processes, utilizing the engineering design process to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

Robotics, on the other hand, focuses on the design, control, construction, and operation of robots across diverse environments. This specialization sees a growing application of robotics in various sectors, including:

• Manufacturing

This is paving the way for a future where humans and robots work side by side.

Career Prospects for Electrical Engineering Graduates

An electrical engineering degree paves the way for a plethora of opportunities. With strong career prospects characterized by below-average unemployment rates, high earnings , and continued job growth, electrical engineering graduates are well-equipped to leave their mark on the world.

From the design of systems for buildings, computers, and telecommunications to alternative energy, biomedical technology, and personal technology, the possibilities are endless.

Electrical Engineer

Within the expansive domain of electrical engineering, the position of an electrical engineer is prominent. Electrical engineers:

• Take theoretical designs and apply practical solutions to turn them into tangible systems
• Excel in communication, articulating complex ideas clearly
• Possess teamwork and project management capabilities
• Adhere strictly to an ethical code of conduct in their professional activities.

Experienced electrical engineers often:

• oversee the manufacturing, installation, and testing processes that electrical engineers design to ensure all electrical components and systems meet the required specifications and codes
• address customer complaints, diagnose problems, and propose effective solutions
• primarily work in an office-based setting, but may need to visit various sites to oversee or troubleshoot issues

With diverse career paths available, including roles in power engineering, control systems, and consulting firms, the opportunities are as vast as the field itself.

Other Engineering Careers

The skills and knowledge that electrical engineering graduates possess are not confined to one field. They can explore career opportunities in diverse fields such as:

• Aerospace engineering
• The electronics sector
• The automotive industry

Their technical background also allows them to transition into non-engineering roles like:

• acoustic consultant
• broadcast engineer
• design engineer
• technical sales engineer

These roles make use of their skills in research, development, and evaluation of electronic devices.

Non-Engineering Careers

The versatility of an electrical engineering degree extends beyond engineering. With their problem-solving abilities and practical knowledge, electrical engineers are sought after in various sectors, including:

• IT consulting
• Clinical technology
• Land-based engineering
• Project management
• Management consulting

Their skills are valuable in a range of sectors beyond engineering, leading to opportunities in IT, sales, marketing, and business administration.

Master’s Degree and Continuing Education

The academic quest extends beyond a Bachelor of Science degree. Pursuing a master’s degree in electrical engineering can help individuals specialize in emerging fields like wireless technology, internet of things, and energy-saving technologies.

With an average loan debt of around $30,434, a master’s degree is an investment in your future, opening the door to advanced roles and higher salaries.

Master’s Degree Programs

Master’s degree programs in electrical engineering offer a chance to delve deeper into specific areas such as:

• Bioengineering
• Communications and networking
• Computer engineering
• Power generation
• Renewable and sustainable energy sources

These programs offer advanced knowledge beyond the bachelor’s level and mastery in a specific area of professional electrical engineering practice.

Online master’s degree programs offer flexibility for working professionals to balance their studies with employment. Comprehensive career services support is often provided to help students navigate their career paths. With the right guidance and support, a master’s degree can open doors to new opportunities and propel your career to new heights.

Professional Licensure and Certifications

Obtaining professional licensure and certification can bolster career opportunities for electrical engineers. The Professional Engineer (PE) license is recognized as the highest standard of competence for electrical engineers. To be eligible for a PE license, electrical engineers must first obtain a master’s degree, followed by gaining several years of professional experience.

Certifications such as the Certified Energy Manager and Systems Engineering Professional can further credentials, opening up new avenues for career advancement.

Financial Considerations: Tuition, Fees, and Scholarships

Undertaking an electrical engineering degree constitutes a substantial investment. It’s essential to consider the financial implications, including tuition, fees, and the availability of scholarships and financial aid.

With careful planning and the right resources, the financial aspect of earning an electrical engineering degree can be well-managed.

Tuition and Fees

The average tuition cost for undergraduate electrical engineering programs in the USA is $10,876 for state residents and $32,033 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, the average tuition cost is $12,605 for in-state students and $28,170 for out-of-state students. Vocational programs in electrical and electronics engineering have an average tuition cost of $21,680.

Bear in mind that these figures represent average costs, and actual tuition may deviate depending on the institution and its location.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

There are numerous scholarships and financial aid options available to help students afford their electrical engineering education. Some examples include:

• The IEEE Charles LeGeyt Fortescue Scholarship , which provides $24,000 to graduate students
• The Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship Program , which offers $40,000 for undergraduate or graduate studies
• The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program , which offers a full tuition scholarship and guaranteed employment post-graduation for STEM students
• The Tau Beta Pi/SAE Engineering Scholarship , which grants $1,500 for those with excellent academic performance.

Students who have completed significant work in their field can seek the following scholarships:

• Davidson Fellows Scholarship : awards up to $50,000
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE): provides financial aid for female students in engineering programs
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholarship : awards up to $5,000 for students of Hispanic heritage studying electrical engineering
• SAE/Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies Scholarship : for automotive engineering interests
• Richard T. Gates Engineering and Technology Endowed Challenge Scholarship : caters to students in various circumstances.

International Students and Electrical Engineering Degrees

International students aspiring to earn a degree in electrical engineering must fulfill certain admission prerequisites. However, universities provide support services and resources to ease this process and help students settle into their new environment.

Admission Requirements

International students typically need to:

• Demonstrate English language proficiency through tests like TOEFL or IELTS to be admitted to electrical engineering degree programs in the United States
• Provide letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose as part of their application
• Have their transcripts evaluated by an accredited NACES member credential evaluation service

In addition to these, GRE scores may be required for admission into graduate electrical engineering programs, with minimum scores often set for the Quantitative, Verbal, and Analytical Writing sections. Evaluation may also be based on:

• undergraduate GPA, with a common minimum requirement being a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• participation in undergraduate research
• post-undergraduate professional experience
• publications in peer-reviewed journals
• presentations at technical conferences

These factors may strengthen an international student’s application.

Depending on the satisfaction of admission criteria, international students may be admitted into different levels of admission standing, such as Full, Provisional, or Special Standing.

Support Services and Resources

International students are not solitary in their academic pursuit. They can benefit from the following services offered by universities:

• Dedicated International Student Offices that offer counseling, visa assistance, and orientation services
• Tutoring services and writing centers to help them academically succeed in their electrical engineering studies
• Enrollment coaches who guide them through alternative admission pathways such as Earned Admission

These services are designed to support international students throughout their academic journey.

Intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are often available for international students who need to improve their English language skills. Upon acceptance to an electrical engineering program, international students need to apply for an F-1 visa and submit required documentation to the United States Embassy or Consulate. Although international electrical engineering students are generally not eligible for U.S. government-funded financial aid, they may be eligible for scholarships, teaching assistantships (TA), or research assistantships (RA) offered by individual institutions or departments.

Universities often assist with finding suitable accommodations, offering options like graduate dormitories and off-campus housing.

From the basic light bulb to the complex circuitry of a supercomputer, from the power grid that lights up our cities to the renewable energy sources that promise a sustainable future, electrical engineering is the force that powers our world. Whether you’re considering a bachelor’s degree, a master’s, or even a PhD, the journey to becoming an electrical engineer is as electrifying as the field itself. With myriad specializations and countless career opportunities, there’s a place for everyone in the electrifying world of electrical engineering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best degree for electrical engineering.

The best degree for electrical engineering is a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, as it generally leads to a job as an engineer. Consider pursuing this degree for a successful career in the field.

Is electrical engineering 2 years?

No, an electrical engineering degree typically takes around four years of full-time schooling to complete, leading to a bachelor of science (BS) degree.

Is electrical engineering a hard degree?

Yes, electrical engineering is generally considered a challenging degree due to the complexity of the subject matter and the time required for mastering foundational knowledge.

What is the difference between electrical engineering and electronics engineering?

The main difference between electrical engineering and electronics engineering is that electrical engineering deals with the production and distribution of electrical power, while electronics engineering focuses on designing and optimizing electronic devices. Electrical engineering is more oriented towards power systems, while electronics engineering is focused on electronic devices.

What are the career prospects for electrical engineering graduates?

Electrical engineering graduates have strong career prospects with below-average unemployment rates, high earnings, and continued job growth. They can work in diverse fields such as building systems design, computer design, telecommunications, alternative energy, biomedical technology, and personal technology.

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From the subway systems beneath our cities to the HD televisions on our walls to the smart phones in our pockets, innovations by electrical engineers touch every aspect of modern life. But this process of innovation is never complete, and new challenges await the electrical engineers of tomorrow.

As a student in our BS in Electrical Engineering program, you train to become a member of this next generation. Our curriculum builds on foundational mathematics and science courses with studies of analysis and design in electrical engineering. These studies often include hands-on coursework in our state-of-the-art laboratories. In addition, the variety of specialized subjects you can investigate through elective coursework — from local area networks to wireless communication and deregulated power systems — ensures a highly flexible education suited to your particular interests. Our BS in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET .

Recognizing the need for well-rounded engineers, we also emphasize strong communication and interpersonal skills. Our students develop these skills not only through required courses in the humanities and social sciences but also during team projects in design classes. Sponsored research and affiliate programs put you in a position to learn from faculty familiar with current issues.

Where possible, classroom work will challenge you to apply your knowledge to current design situations. You’ll also apply broad technical knowledge to practical problems through interdepartmental cooperation.

You can apply your electrical engineering training across a wide spectrum of fields. Our students have launched careers in electronic design, bioengineering, city planning, and astronautics. They also find opportunities in image processing, telemetry, computer design, and patent law. As they mature and develop their capabilities, their careers may move toward system engineering, management, sales, or education. Some graduates also pursue advanced studies toward a master’s or doctorate degree.

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The broad objectives of the Electrical Engineering Program are:

• Graduates are expected to be engaged and advancing in their professional careers in a profession that utilizes their NYU Tandon degree, in Electrical Engineering or other career path, that include industry, academia, and governmental or non-governmental organizations.
• Graduates are expected to be seeking continuous professional development and life-long learning through graduate school studies, continuing education credits and/or professional registration.

Student Outcomes

In order to prepare our students to meet these objectives after graduation the ECE department has adopted the ABET 1 to 7 criteria as the appropriate student outcomes that our curriculum is designed to foster in our students:

(1) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

(2) an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

(3) an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

(4) an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

(5) an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

(6) an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

(7) an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Minor in Electrical Engineering

You may obtain a minor in electrical engineering by taking 15 credits of ECE prefixed courses. The courses may be any ECE courses subject only to the prerequisite requirements. A grade of C- or better is required in ECE-UY 2004 and a GPA of 2.0 or better in the entire minor is required. A minimum of 8 credits in the minor must be taken at the School of Engineering. The electrical engineering minor is not open to computer engineering students.

More information is available in the NYU Bulletin .

Transfer Students

Transfer credits for courses taken at other schools are based on evaluation of content and level. Students completing the same program at another school, but in different years, may receive a different number of transfer credits. You should consult an electrical engineering undergraduate adviser for current information.

Retention, Graduation, & Placement Rates

To fulfill the degree requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, you must complete 128 credits with at least a 2.0 GPA in all courses. 

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Senior Design Project

In the 2-semester Senior Design Project, a required course for seniors, you will focus on an aspect of electrical engineering. In the first semester, you will develop skills using specialized laboratory equipment and computer-design packages. You will be introduced to techniques for planning projects and how to make effective presentations. You will also learn to balance such design requirements as performance, safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness.

In the final semester, you will design, build, or simulate and test a device or system to meet prescribed engineering specifications. Informal and formal written and public oral presentations will help you prepare for professional careers. Design project students frequently work in groups or pairs to develop interaction skills essential to good engineering.

Senior Thesis

Seniors with a 3.0 GPA or above may register for Senior Thesis in place of the Senior Design Project. The thesis must be design oriented. If you opt to complete a Senior Thesis, you do not need to register for either DP-1 or DP-2 but must instead:

• Complete 6 total credits of ECE-UY 397. We recommend that these credits be taken over the course of 2 semesters;
• Make a presentation to your thesis adviser that is open for other students and faculty to attend; and
• Bind your thesis according to the School of Engineering's guidelines for MS and Ph.D. theses.

Before registering for Senior Thesis, you must arrange for a faculty member to serve as thesis adviser. Students in the Honors Program must complete a Senior Thesis, unless they have completed a MS thesis as part of their participation in the BS/MS Program. In such cases, the MS Thesis fulfills the requirement instead.

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Electrical Engineering has long played a critical role in undergirding innovations that improve the quality of life, support economic growth, and address societal problems. The curriculum of the Electrical Engineering S.B. emphasizes both depth and breadth within the sub-disciplines of electrical engineering. All students will specialize in electronic circuits and devices while being provided the opportunity explore signals and systems theory, control systems, robotics, optoelectronic devices, integrated circuits, energy systems, computer vision, electronic materials, computer software and hardware, as well as mechanical, biological, and environmental systems. Through this coursework students also gain experience in the engineering design process.

Students interested in Electrical Engineering may pursue the Engineering Sciences AB concentration with a specialization on the Electrical and Computer Engineering Track. Electrical Engineering plays a pivotal role in power and energy distribution, communications, and computation, even with the evolution of power-carrying channels from metal cables to nanowires or optical fibers; networks of communications from wires to wireless to neurons; and basic electrical switches from vacuum tubes to transistors to carbon nanotubes. The curriculum emphasizes depth and breadth within EE sub-disciplines. Students specialize in electronic circuits and devices, with the opportunity explore signals and systems theory, control systems, robotics, optoelectronic devices, integrated circuits, energy systems, computer vision, electronic materials, computer software and hardware, as well as mechanical, biological, and environmental systems. Students are also eligible to apply for an A.B./S.M. degree program.

Harvard School of Engineering offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Engineering Sciences — Electrical Engineering, conferred through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Electrical engineers at Harvard are pursuing work on diamond nanofabrication; quantum devices; integrated circuits for cellular biotechnology; millimeter-scale robots; hardware for machine learning; the optimization of smart power grids and other networked systems; disentangling brain signals and mapping brain circuits; distilling information from large stochastic datasets; and the fundamental limits of private information sharing.

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Online Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering

In Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Science in Engineering in electrical engineering online, you’ll develop engineering skills with a focus on the design of electric power systems, electronics, signal processing algorithms, antennas and semiconductor devices. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for careers that pioneer new technologies in robotics, computing, the energy sector and more.

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ASU offers programs that lead to professional licensure with the state of Arizona and may allow graduates to be eligible for licensure in other states. Students should check the professional licensure list for the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering to determine if this program meets requirements in their state. Please note that not all programs within the Fulton Schools lead to professional licensure.

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No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”

Online electrical engineering courses

If you’re a full-time student, you can earn your online electrical engineering degree in four years, though the actual time you spend may vary based on your circumstances. In general, during the first two years of study, you’ll develop a foundation in the essential principles of engineering and electricity. Over the following two years, you may specialize in specific electrical engineering subfields. This program concludes with a two-semester design lab, during which you’ll work with your peers to create an original project.

The jobs you could get with an electrical engineering degree

Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for roles in a variety of fields working on the electrical components of computers, robots, cell phones, navigation systems and more. Many of these jobs are well-compensated and offer the opportunity to make an impact on energy systems and technological development. Potential career paths include, but aren’t limited to:

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All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.

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• A minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score, minimum 24 ACT combined score, 3.00 minimum ABOR GPA or class ranking in top 25% of high school class.
• No high school math or science competency deficiencies.

Transfer additional requirements

Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours:

• A minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for less than 24 transfer hours.
• A minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score (or 1140 if taken prior to March 5, 2016), minimum 24 ACT combined score, 3.00 minimum ABOR GPA or class ranking in top 25% of high school class.

Transfer students with 24 or more transferable college credit hours must meet the primary or secondary criteria:

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• A minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for 24 or more transfer hours.
• No high school math or science competency deficiencies (if Admission Services requires submission of a high school transcript).

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• A minimum transfer GPA of 2.50 for 24 or more transfer hours.
• A minimum GPA of 2.75 in all critical courses for Terms 1 and 2 (MAT 265, MAT 266, PHY 121 and PHY 122).

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The admission standards for majors in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering are higher than minimum university standards. International students may have an additional English language proficiency criterion. Foreign nationals must meet the same admission requirements shown above with the possible additional requirement of a minimum TOEFL score. If the university requires a TOEFL score from the applicant, then admission to engineering requires a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), 79 on iBT (internet-based) or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.

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Electrical engineers design, test and improve electronics systems. They’re a crucial part of teams that make groundbreaking ideas come to life, from pilots’ flight navigation technology to the device you’re using now.

Electrical engineering can be a great career choice for curious students who enjoy solving problems in math and science classes. If you love subjects like trigonometry, linear algebra and physics, this high-paying, in-demand career could be right up your alley. Like other engineering degrees , electrical engineering programs help you build skills through technical courses and hands-on labs.

Our research team ranked the best online electrical engineering degrees based on our strict methodology. Discover the top contenders to consider as you begin your pathway toward this exciting career.

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Should you enroll in an electrical engineering degree online, accreditation for online electrical engineering degrees, how to find the best online electrical engineering degree for you, frequently asked questions (faqs) about online electrical engineering degrees.

• Electrical engineering programs focus heavily on advanced mathematics and science courses. It helps to have a solid background in these subjects.
• Many electrical engineering programs offer specializations, like bioengineering or digital forensics, allowing you to hone in on an area of interest.
• Online electrical engineering degrees typically require a few more credits than the average 120-credit bachelor’s degree.

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Located in Stony Brook, New York, Stony Brook University (SBU) offers an online electrical engineering degree accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. Students must complete SBU’s general curriculum before moving on to the 100% online major coursework. The program requires 18 elective credits and 83 credits covering math, science, and engineering concepts.

Online SBU students must complete proctored mid-term and final exams for each course, either online or at nearby testing centers or approved facilities.

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• Application Fee: $50
• Degree Credit Requirements: 120 credits
• Program Enrollment Options: Full-time
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Signals and systems, electromagnetics, semiconductor devices
• Concentrations Available: N/A
• In-Person Requirements: No

$236/credit (in-state)

Accredited by ABET, the Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from the Miami-based Florida International University requires 128 credits. The curriculum spans topics like linear systems, logical design and engineering data evaluation. Students must take 42 elective credits and explore at least two concentrations, such as control systems, data system software, or entrepreneurship.

During the last two semesters of the program, each learner completes an engineering project that they design, implement, test and improve using their learned skills.

• Application Fee: $30
• Degree Credit Requirements: 128 credits
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Evaluation of engineering data, differential equations, circuits analysis
• Concentrations Available: Bioengineering, control systems, power/energy, computer architecture and microprocessor design, data system software, embedded system software, networking and security, cybersecurity, digital forensics, artificial intelligence and big data, entrepreneurship
• In-Person Requirements: Yes, for some concentration courses

$300/credit (in-state)

Designed for working adults, the online B.S. in electrical engineering from Evansville’s University of Southern Indiana (USI) can be completed in just over five years. Students take two to three classes per semester. If necessary, they can also take a semester off and resync their classes with another cohort when they’re ready to resume.

USI’s electrical engineering program is ABET-accredited and eligible for Indiana’s Adult Student Grant, which offers up to $2,000 for state residents over 25 years old.

• Application Fee: $40
• Degree Credit Requirements: 127 credits
• Program Enrollment Options: Part-time
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Integrated circuits, control systems, electrical systems integration

$408/credit (in-state)

Old Dominion University (ODU), located in Norfolk, Virginia, offers a bachelor’s degree completion program in engineering technology through its online campus, ODU Global. The ABET-accredited program requires up to 134 credits and allows senior students to choose from five concentrations, including embedded systems technology and mechatronics engineering technology.

Students in ODU’s electrical engineering degree must attend live class meetings for interaction with instructors and peers. However, they can complete assignments independently.

• Our Flexibility Rating: Learn on a set schedule
• Degree Credit Requirements: 128-134 credits
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Electrical power and machinery, principles of communications systems, digital electronics
• Concentrations Available: Communications systems technology, computer engineering technology, embedded systems technology, mechatronics engineering technology, power systems technology

Mississippi Valley State University

$403/credit

Mississippi State University (MSU) has a strong commitment to research in multiple industries, including airspace and education. The 128-credit online electrical engineering degree from MSU is accredited by ABET. Instructors deliver coursework asynchronously via Canvas, covering concepts like calculus, engineering statistics, computer programming and data analysis.

Students also complete virtual labs in electronics, circuitry and other subjects to enhance their learning. MSU provides a lab supply list, but learners are responsible for the additional costs of the materials.

• Example Major-Specific Courses: Digital devices and logic design, signals and systems, microprocessors

$600/credit

The Bachelor of Science in electrical and computer engineering from the Tucson-based University of Arizona blends both disciplines, enhancing the necessary skillsets of future robotic technicians, solar energy specialists or cybersecurity professionals. Required courses include vector calculus, introductory electromagnetics and microprocessor organization.

To apply for the ABET-accredited program, applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Once admitted, candidates must complete the ALEKS math placement exam and register for a new student orientation, which is available virtually.

• Application Fee: $70
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Electronic circuits, circuit theory, applications of engineering mathematics

$428/credit (in-state)

Located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota (UND) offers an ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree online. Students complete the program asynchronously, supplementing their learning with virtual simulations, recorded lectures and online discussions.

The program includes virtual labwork in circuitry, electronics, control systems and embedded systems design. UND’s electrical engineering students can specialize in computer science, aerospace or biomedical engineering.

UND supports online learners with free tutoring, tech support and library services.

• Application Fee: $35
• Degree Credit Requirements: 125 credits
• Program Enrollment Options: Full-time, part-time
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Engineering data analysis, computer aided measurement and controls, embedded systems
• Concentrations Available: Aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science

$259/credit (in-state)

Lamar University , a public institution in Beaumont, Texas, lets students choose whether to complete their B.S. in electrical engineering in person, online or in a hybrid format. By default, online classes are synchronous, but students can request asynchronous classes from their instructors to fit their scheduling needs.

The four-year ABET-accredited program explores signals and systems, computer architecture, circuits and electrical analysis, and differential equations. Applicants apply free through the ApplyTexas system.

• Application Fee: Free
• Degree Credit Requirements: 123 credits
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Digital system design, control engineering, fundamentals of power engineering

North Dakota State University – Main Campus

$422/credit (in-state)

Fargo’s North Dakota State University (NDSU) provides multiple concentration options for its online electrical engineering degree, including electromagnetics, nanotechnology and power systems. Students can also choose courses from different specializations to customize their plans of study. The ABET-accredited program includes three capstone courses in which learners design and implement an electrical engineering solution.

NDSU’s Cooperative Education Program allows electrical engineering students to gain academic credit outside of the classroom through paid work experiences.

• Degree Credit Requirements: 126 credits
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Applied electromagnetics, random processes, energy conversion
• Concentrations Available: Biomedical engineering, communication and signal processing, control engineering, electromagnetics, electronics and microelectronics, nanotechnology, optical engineering, power systems

$370/credit

National University (NU), located in San Diego, California, provides year-round enrollment dates for its ABET-accredited online electrical and computer engineering program. Classes last just four weeks, allowing students to focus on one class per month and complete the program in four to six years.

Each senior completes a three-part capstone project requiring them to solve a realistic problem with the engineering skills they’ve gained. In addition to designing a solution, students can refine and test their ideas, create prototypes, and present their projects.

• School Type: Private
• Degree Credit Requirements: 180 quarter units
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Discrete structures and logic, VLSI design, computer communication networks

A synchronous online electrical engineering degree suits students who prefer real-time feedback, discussion and interaction. However, these programs have set meeting times, so consider a school that offers convenient evening or weekend classes.

Online electrical engineering degrees typically provide helpful resources and tools for students to gain practical experiences while studying conveniently from a distance. Still, it’s important to consider whether online college is right for you .

For example, a primary benefit of completing an electrical engineering degree online is that you won’t have to commute to and from school, which can leave some wiggle room in your schedule for personal and professional obligations. However, if your program delivers courses synchronously, you’ll still need to make room for live class meetings in your schedule.

In contrast, an asynchronous program doesn’t require you to meet with instructors or peers at specific times, making it a more flexible option. However, you need a high level of self-motivation to succeed in this format. Also, synchronous or hybrid classes could be more suitable if you prefer real-time feedback and collaboration with your instructors and classmates.

Additionally, pay attention to costs when comparing online and in-person electrical engineering programs. Online college can help you save on transportation and housing costs. Schools may provide the same tuition rate for in-state and out-of-state online students, potentially reducing costs for nonresidents.

The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the United States Department of Education approve institutional accrediting bodies.

Institutional accreditation is reserved for schools committed to meeting academic and quality standards set by accrediting bodies. Students typically need to attend an accredited school to be eligible for federal financial aid or transfer credits to another institution.

Online electrical engineering degrees or engineering departments may also earn programmatic accreditation. This usually comes from ABET, an organization that endorses science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs.

Some employers and certifications in the engineering sector prefer or require their candidates to graduate from an ABET-accredited program. Every program on our list has earned ABET accreditation.

If you plan to become certified in electrical engineering, enroll in a program that helps you achieve that goal. Accreditation, a well-designed curriculum and internships are a few features that certifying bodies expect from their candidates’ programs.

Consider Your Future Goals

A degree can open the doors to numerous electrical engineering careers , including controls engineering, technical writing, test engineering and instrumentation design. Choose a program that aligns with your goals to help you inch closer to your dream career.

To start, look for a program that prepares you for an electrical engineering certification, which may make you stand out to potential employers. Well-rounded programs cover practical electrical engineering skills as well as codes and standards. Some also include optional or required internships, allowing you to gain the work experience that certification programs sometimes prefer.

Also, consider whether you want to continue your education with a graduate degree. If so, attending a school with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in electrical engineering or a relevant pathway could smooth the transition.

Understand Your Expenses and Financing Options

The online electrical engineering degrees in this ranking charge $236 to $600 per credit, and most require 123 to 128 credits. Total tuition ranged from about $30,200 to $76,800, with an average of roughly $47,000.

To compare, the average four-year public school charged $9,750 in tuition and required fees for the 2022–23 school year, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics . Nonprofit public colleges cost an average of $38,421 per year. An average four-year program, then, totals $39,000 and $153,684, respectively.

Fill out the FAFSA ® to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid, like grants and loans. Also, check your school’s financial aid opportunities, as many offer scholarships, grants and tuition assistance programs to reduce your costs.

What degree is best for electrical engineering?

Students interested in becoming electrical engineers usually need a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, although some advanced positions prefer candidates with a master’s degree. Based on our methodology, the best online electrical engineering degree comes from Stony Brook University, which offers an ABET-accredited program with asynchronous coursework.

Are electrical engineering degrees worth it?

An electrical engineering degree could be a worthwhile investment, especially if salary is your priority. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , electrical engineers are among the highest-paid professionals in the architecture and engineering sector, earning a median annual salary of over $109,000.

Is electrical engineering a hard degree?

Electrical engineering degree programs incorporate advanced math and science concepts, which can be taxing for some students. However, if you enjoy learning physics, calculus and similar subjects, you may welcome the challenge.

What’s an electrical engineering degree called?

At the bachelor’s level, an electrical engineering degree is usually called a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering or a Bachelor of Engineering in electrical engineering. Some schools also offer an Associate of Applied Science or a Master of Science in electrical engineering.

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Electrical Engineering is one of two BS programs offered by the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. Electrical engineering draws on many disciplines. All of them, however, are linked by a common thread: the use and control of electromagnetic energy. Almost all information is captured using electromagnetic, electro-optical, bio-electrical, electro-chemical, or electro-mechanical transducers. The first step of developing a cellphone, a car’s parking assistance system, or a space probe is designing transducers, related electronics, and algorithms to process the captured information. With a degree in Electrical Engineering, you’ll learn these skills and be prepared to begin a career in a wide range of fields, from robotics to medical imaging.

As a student in this program, you will begin by learning the fundamentals of physical sciences, mathematics, and basic engineering skills. These foundations will then allow you to acquire discipline-specific knowledge and skills in electronics, electro-physics, electromagnetics, signals and systems, digital systems, and computer systems. You will also enroll in technical electives to help you gain a broader understanding of the subfields of electrical engineering, such as communications, signal processing, control systems, solid-state devices, materials, photonics, circuit design, computer systems, and software. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to explore areas of data science and machine learning through a sequence of available courses.

Design is integrated throughout the curriculum, providing an important infrastructure to the program. During your senior year as an electrical engineering student, you will join computer engineering students in a year-long, department-wide capstone design project that draws upon the skills learned in all your previous years of study. Structured to resemble a real engineering company, the capstone project class requires students to design a product to meet customer needs and specifications. Design teams are responsible for product conception, development, testing, and construction, as well as budget management, oral presentations, and documentation.

The BS program in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET ( www.abet.org ).

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering BS program will have:

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Degree Requirements

A total of 131 units is required for graduation. In addition to satisfying all BS requirements as listed below, a minimum of 48 units of coursework must be taken at Boston University in the upper-division program. The upper-division program consists of the program requirements and program electives as listed below for the junior and senior years. BU Hub electives and writing courses (CAS WR 120 & WR 15X) cannot be counted toward this requirement.

All BU undergraduate students, including both entering first-year and transfer students, will pursue coursework in the BU Hub, the University’s general education program that is integrated into the entire undergraduate experience. BU Hub requirements can be satisfied in a number of ways, including coursework in and beyond the major as well as through cocurricular activities. Students majoring in Electrical Engineering will ordinarily, through required coursework in the major, satisfy BU Hub requirements in the areas of Quantitative Reasoning and Scientific Inquiry, as well as most of the requirements in the areas of Communication and the Intellectual Toolkit. The remaining eight BU Hub requirements will be satisfied by selecting from a wide range of electives outside the major or, in some cases, cocurricular experiences.

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• CAS WR 120 Writing Seminar (4 units)
• ENG EK 100 Freshman Advising Seminar (0 units)
• ENG EK 121 Introduction to Programming and Data Science (2 units)
• ENG EK 122 Programming for Engineers (2 units)
• Natural science elective (4 units)

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• CAS MA 124 Calculus II (4 units)
• CAS PY 211 Physics I (4 units)
• CAS WR 151, WR 152, or WR 153 Writing and Research Seminar (4 units)
• ENG EK 103 Computational Linear Algebra (3 units)
• ENG EK 131 Introduction to Engineering (2 units)

First Term (18 units)

• CAS MA 225 Multivariate Calculus (4 units)
• CAS PY 212 Physics II (4 units)
• ENG EK 210 Introduction to Engineering Design (2 units)
• ENG EK 307 Electric Circuits (4 units)
• ENG EK 381 Probability, Statistics, and Data Science for Engineers (4 units)

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• CAS MA 226 Differential Equations (4 units)
• CAS PY 313 Waves & Modern Physics (4 units)
• ENG EK 301 Engineering Mechanics I (4 units)
• Hub elective (4 units)
• ENG EC 311 Introduction to Logic Design (4 units)
• ENG EC 401 Signals and Systems (4 units)
• ENG EC 410 Introduction to Electronics (4 units)
• ENG EC 455 Electromagnetic Systems I (4 units)
• EE Core elective (4 units)
• ENG EC 463 Senior Design Project I (4 units)
• Computer elective (4 units)
• Technical elective (4 units)
• ENG EC 464 Senior Design Project II (4 units)

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The profession of electrical engineering demands a strong foundation in physical science and mathematics, a broad knowledge of engineering techniques, and an understanding of the relation between technology and society. Curricula at Stanford are planned to offer the breadth of education and depth of training necessary for leadership in the profession. To engage in this profession with competence, four years of undergraduate study and at least one year of postgraduate study are recommended. For those who plan to work in highly technical development or fundamental research, additional graduate study is desirable. The master’s degree program provides advanced preparation for professional practice or for teaching at the junior college level.

If you want more flexibility than the part-time master's degree, you can  apply to take individual courses  or pursue an  electrical engineering graduate certificate  without being formally admitted to Stanford master’s degree program. Upon successful completion of each course, you will receive academic credit and a Stanford University transcript.

If you later choose to apply and are admitted into a master's degree program at Stanford, you may transfer up to 18 units towards the master's degree (pending department approval).

Not sure which of these credentials is right for you? Compare our  graduate certificate vs. master’s degree .

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To earn the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree, you must complete 45 units.

• As a part-time student, you can expect to finish the degree in 3 to 5 years
• As a full-time student, you can expect to finish the degree in 1 to 2 years

What You Need to Get Started

For admissions information , please visit the department’s site or contact [email protected] .

For degree requirements , please review either the department’s graduate handbook or Stanford Bulletin . 

For more about the policies, procedures, and logistics, please review our website .

While this degree can be completed online, it depends on your program plan and area of focus. Most courses in the Electrical Engineering department are offered only on campus. Specific online course offerings depend heavily on your program plan, area of focus, and the course offerings for any given academic quarter.

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The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department takes a human-centric approach to research and education, with a focus on applications in speech processing, medical imaging, bio-photonics, computer-integrated surgery, renewable energy, human inspired electronic systems for perception and cognition, and other cutting-edge technologies that address real-world problems. Our courses cover wide-ranging topics in three broad areas: signal, systems, and control; electro-physics; and computational systems.

The Electrical Engineering Program at Johns Hopkins is supported by faculty in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering who are committed to providing a rigorous educational experience that prepares students for further study and to professionally and ethically practice engineering in a competitive global environment. Electrical Engineering is concerned with a wide variety of topics in signals, systems and communications, photonics and optoelectronics, and computer engineering. The mission of the program is to provide students with a broad, integrated education in the fundamentals and advanced topics in computer engineering, basic sciences, mathematics, and humanities in an environment that fosters the development of analytical, computational, and experimental skills, and that involves students in design projects and research experiences; and to provide our electrical engineering graduates with the tools, skills and competencies necessary to understand and apply today’s technologies and become leaders in developing and deploying tomorrow’s technologies.

ECE Focus Areas for Undergraduate Studies

ECE Students have a lot of flexibility as it relates to their studies. They have the ability to craft a program that is as broad or as specific as they wish. Students who want to deepen their knowledge can do so in seven different areas of the discipline. They are: 

• Computing Systems
• Integrated Circuits and Microsystems
• Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
• Medical Imaging
• Photonics and Optoelectronics
• Signals, Systems, and Communication

​Classes that fall under each category can be found here . 

The information below describes the academic requirements for students entering JHU as degree-seeking students in Fall 2024.  Students who entered JHU as degree-seeking students prior to Fall 2024 should view the appropriate  archived catalogue .

Students must meet the University requirements and the Whiting School of Engineering requirements (see  Requirements for a Bachelor's Degree  in this catalogue), as well as the departmental major requirements, to complete a bachelor’s degree.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering requires 126 credits.

The ECE department recognizes students with exemplary academic records by awarding Departmental Honors to students with a Grade Point Average of 3.50 or higher in courses used to satisfy the  Electrical Engineering Requirements. 

UNIVERSITY AND  WSE SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS

These requirements are described in this section of the  catalogue . 

First-Year Seminar (FYS)

All students entering Hopkins from high school are required to complete a First-Year Seminar with a Satisfactory (S) grade in their first year of study. First-Year Seminars are offered only with the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading system; they are not offered for letter grades.

Writing Intensive for BS in Electrical Engineering 

A grade of C- or higher is required. No Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grades will be accepted. Courses must be at least 3 credits each and courses applied here may also be used towards satisfying the Distribution requirement.

A recommended course, EN.661.315 Culture of the Engineering Profession , can be used to fulfil three requirements: Writing Intensive, Distribution, and Ethics. 

Distribution for BS in Electrical Engineering  

Courses must be at least 3 credits each and may overlap with the Writing Intensive requirement. Elementary language courses, which do not carry an area designator, can be used to satisfy the Distribution requirement for engineering students.

Breadth & Depth courses must have a thematic connection and must be from the same department. 

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

Mathematics.

A grade of D or higher is required. No Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grade will be accepted. 

BASIC SCIENCES

A grade of D or higher is required. No Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grade will be accepted. If a requirement is waived and no credits are awarded, students must take additional N courses to reach 16 credits of Basic Sciences. 

Courses coded as NS are not allowed. Introduction to Computing courses may not be used to fulfill the requirement.

ETHICS REQUIREMENT

EN.660.310 Cases in Workplace Ethics , EN.660.455 Reimagining The City to Resist Climate Change , and EN.660.463 Engineering Management & Leadership can be used to fulfill two requirements: Distribution and Ethics.

EN.601.315 Databases can be used to fulfill three requirements: Writing Intensive, Distribution, and Ethics.

PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENT 

EN.500.113 Gateway Computing: Python is preferred before taking EN.601.220 Intermediate Programming . If EN.500.112 Gateway Computing: JAVA or EN.500.114 Gateway Computing: Matlab are taken, then EN.500.133 Bootcamp: Python is required. EN.500.133 can be used towards the major requirement, even though it is offered as a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grade. EN.500.133 can count as Computer Science credits and be used towards the 45 ECE Credits or the Other Engineering Requirement. 

The 45 required Electrical Engineering credits are comprised of ECE Courses, Advanced Labs, and ECE Electives.   A grade of D or higher is required. Students must obtain a 2.0 GPA in the Electrical Engineering Requirements. No Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grade will be accepted.

ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING (ECE) COURSES

Students who matriculated prior to Fall 2024 are required to take EN.520.123 Computational Modeling for Electrical and Computer Engineering  (3 credits) or EN.553.385 Introduction to Computational Mathematics (4 credits) instead of EN.520.137 First Year ECE Design First Year ECE Design. 

ADVANCED LABS

Students who matriculated in Fall 2022 or later must complete a total of 6 credits in Advanced Labs in addition to the two Capstone Design Project courses,  EN.520.498 Capstone Design Project l  and  EN.520.499 Capstone Design Project ll . Students who matriculated in Fall 2021 or earlier should complete a total of 12 credits of Advanced Labs, of which at least 6 credits must be in ECE and/or CS. Both  EN.520.498 Capstone Design Project l  and  EN.520.499 Capstone Design Project ll  will count as ECE Advanced Labs for students matriculating in Fall 2021 or earlier.

ECE ELECTIVES

Up to 6 credits of Computer Science (EN.601) courses may be used towards the 45 ECE credit requirement. 

Although EN.500.11x and EN.500.133 are General Engineering courses, they can count as Computer Science credits and be used to meet the ECE Electives or Other Engineering Courses requirements.  

OTHER ENGINEERING COURSES

Courses must have an area E designation. Courses may be from the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences (AS.xxx) or outside of the following engineering departments/centers: Applied Math & Statistics (EN.553), Center for Leadership Education (EN.66x), Electrical & Computer Engineering (EN.520), and General Engineering (EN.500).

If Other Engineering Advanced Lab is taken, it can fulfill both Advanced Lab and Engineering Course outside of AMS, CLE, ECE, or Gen Eng requirements. 

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ADVANCED LAB COURSE LISTINGS

A total of 6 credits in Advanced Lab must be taken from the ECE Advanced Labs or Other Engineering Advanced Labs lists. The Other Engineering Advanced Lab courses can also count towards the 6 credits of the Other Engineering Courses requirement. The following courses have been approved for use. 

ECE Advanced Labs

Other Engineering Advanced Labs

The sample program below is very general. Sample programs with an emphasis on computing systems, integrated circuits and microsystems, machine learning & artificial intelligence, medical imaging, photonics and optoelectronics, robotics, and signals & systems can be found in the undergraduate advising manual and at https://engineering.jhu.edu/ece/academics/undergraduate-studies/degree-options/study-focus-areas-for-undergraduates/ .

Most students will take one of the required math courses each semester for the first two to three years. Students can adjust if they have transferred in or earned exam credits for the math courses.

Students beginning at the Calculus I level should discuss with the professional academic advisor when to take Physics I and lab. 

Although EN.520.219 Introduction to Electromagnetics and EN.520.214 Signals and Systems require AS.110.202 Calculus III as a prerequisite. Calculus III can be taken as a co-requisite. Students should keep this in mind and plan accordingly. 

Students may choose a different course to fulfill the Ethics requirement: EN.660.310 Cases in Workplace Ethics , EN.660.455 Reimagining The City to Resist Climate Change , or EN.660.463 Engineering Management & Leadership . However, they must make sure that another Writing Intensive course is taken in order to satisfy the 6 credits of Writing Intensive requirement.

Can be fulfilled by ECE Advanced Lab or Other Engineering Advanced Lab from the approved list. 

Accreditation Statement

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

Program Educational Objectives

The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) for electrical engineering (EE) at the Johns Hopkins University describe what EE graduates are expected to attain within a few years of graduation. The PEOs are determined in consultation with the Electrical and Computer Engineering External Advisory Committee and approved by the ECE faculty.

The educational objectives of the EE program are:

• Our graduates will become successful practitioners or innovators in engineering and other diverse careers.
• Some graduates will pursue advanced degree programs in engineering and other disciplines.

Student Outcomes

Students graduating with a B.S. in electrical engineering will have demonstrated:

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. 
• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. 
• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

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Electrical engineers create innovative technology solutions in a wide range of areas from handheld communications to solar panels; from cardiac pacemakers to autonomous robots; from wireless networks to bio-engineered sensors that detect dangerous pathogens; and intelligent surveillance systems that perform face and motion recognition. Employers visiting campus seek out electrical engineering students for recruitment more than any other major at the University of Maryland.

Electrical Engineering Curriculum

The Electrical Engineering curriculum requires a minimum of 120 credits to degree completion. Undergraduate students pursue a common foundation in math, physics, chemistry, and an introduction to engineering design and programming.  Sophomores and juniors will concentrate on the electrical engineering core curriculum and seniors will choose from a wide variety of electrical engineering elective courses from the following sub-disciplines:

• Communications and Signal Processing
• Computer Engineering
• Electrophysics
• Microelectronics
• Power Systems

During senior year, students will also complete a capstone design course that integrates classroom learning with hands-on practical design. Students thereby gain valuable technical skills for subsequent graduate study and/or technical advancement. Due to the similarity in curriculum, students in Electrical Engineering are not allowed to earn a second major or degree in Computer Engineering.

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Best Electrical Engineering colleges in the U.S.

If you're interested in entering a STEM-based field that's bolstered by competitive salaries and an expanding job market, pursuing an electrical engineering degree is a solid academic choice. Often a popular choice for students with a knack for math and science, electrical engineering students hone the theoretical and technical knowledge essential to our interconnected, digital world.

Whether you want to pursue a career in Silicon Valley or dedicate your time to combating climate change through green energy technologies, electrical engineering may be right for you.

Best Electrical Engineering colleges in the U.S. for 2024

The University of Southern California (USC) is a large, private research institution that offers various undergraduate and graduate-level electrical engineering programs. Based in Los Angeles , USC is home to nearly 50,000 students. Undergraduates pursuing an electrical and computer engineering degree focus on areas like computer engineering, systems engineering, and electrical sciences.

The Georgia Institute of Technology—more commonly known as Georgia Tech—is a public research institution based in Atlanta . This elite STEM-centric school offers undergraduate and graduate-level electrical engineering degrees. In addition to more traditional electrical engineering degrees, Georgia Tech students also have access to a joint BS/MS track that offers an accelerated path towards a master's degree.

The University of California at Berkeley is an elite public institution that was founded in 1868 as the first campus of the state's university system. UC Berkeley is home to more than 45,000 students and offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral electrical engineering degrees. This Bay Area institution also highlights an undergraduate path where students can complete electrical engineering and business degrees simultaneously.

Established in 1869, Indiana's Purdue University  is home to nearly 50,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Prospective electrical engineering students can access various bachelor's, master's, and doctoral tracks as on-campus and online options. In addition to traditional academic tracks, Purdue offers a 4+1 electrical engineering program where students can complete their bachelor's and master's degrees in just five years.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private research institution that's located in Worcester, Massachusetts . This STEM-centric New England school has an enrollment of over 6,000 students and offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in electrical engineering. In addition to standard on-campus programs, master's and graduate certificate students can complete their coursework online.

Whether completed on-campus or as part of Arizona State University's (ASU) deep catalog of online degrees, this large public institution offers multiple undergraduate and graduate electrical engineering degrees. Online and on-campus students complete an ABET-accredited curriculum and often gain hands-on experience through internships.

Stanford University is home to multiple electrical engineering degrees for both undergraduate and graduate students. Often acting as a career pipeline for tech-centric Silicon Valley, Stanford was established in 1885 and has an enrollment of over 17,000 students. This California-based school confers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in electrical engineering.

The University of Michigan's (UM) Ann Arbor campus is the state's flagship institution and is home to more than 48,000 students. This large public research university was founded in 1817 and offers several undergraduate and graduate electrical engineering degrees. UM's electrical engineering programs consistently rank among the best in the country and offer specialized research areas like small electronics, communication, and automation and robotics.

University of California-Los Angeles offers 5 Electrical Engineering degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 338 Electrical Engineering students graduated with students earning 151 Master's degrees, 141 Bachelor's degrees, and 46 Doctoral degrees.

North Carolina State University's (NCSU) main campus is in Raleigh, and with more than 36,000 students it's the largest school in the state. This public research institution offers several undergraduate and graduate-level electrical engineering degrees and several hundred students graduate each year. NCSU's electrical engineering programs consistently rank alongside the best in the country.

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What is Electrical Engineering?

Similar to other STEM-based degrees, electrical engineering students focus most of their academic energy on various math and science topics. Electrical engineering deals with the intricacies and technical aspects of electricity and associated technologies. Whether working with microchips or gigantic power plants, this academic field applies to a wide range of industries.

A bachelor's in electrical engineering is the traditional way students begin their careers. While some community colleges offer an associate degree in electrical engineering, most employers look for applicants with at least a bachelor's degree.

Whether they're pursuing an undergraduate or graduate-level degree, electrical engineering students have solid foundational knowledge in calculus, physics, and chemistry. Additionally, students tackle focused electrical engineering coursework in topics spanning from electromagnetic power systems to nanotechnology. 

Continue reading to review the various types of electrical engineering degrees, professional certifications, and what you can do with your degree in electrical engineering.

Electrical Engineering Degree Overview

An undergraduate degree in electrical engineering prepares students for a profession in designing electronics, building electrical systems, and generating power. The curriculum is oriented towards math and physics and focuses on specific engineering and automation technologies, as well as on important skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and project management.

Those who go on to pursue graduate level electrical engineering degrees will gain more in-depth expertise in areas of operational planning, circuit design, programming, instrumentation and measurements, and may also explore communication and organization to prepare them for positions in leadership.

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is the traditional path students take to jumpstart their engineering careers. These programs usually require students to complete 120 credits before graduation. Throughout their 4-5 year undergraduate experience, students complete core electrical engineering classes such as object-oriented programming, logic design, and applied software techniques.

Applicants must hold a high school diploma or GED. Additionally, prospective students submit an online application along with a personal statement and letters of recommendation. Some programs may consider standardized test scores alongside high school academic performance.

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

In addition to core electrical engineering knowledge, master's students gain the skills they need to take on managerial and leadership roles. These programs typically require students to complete about 30 credits of coursework over 2-3 years. Common master's coursework includes topics such as advanced digital systems, power electronics, and embedded systems. Additionally, students can pursue academic specializations in areas like digital signal processing and computer engineering.

Prospective master's students must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Applicants typically have a minimum cumulative GPA of about 3.0 and submit letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and GRE test scores.

Certification and Licensure in Electrical Engineering

In addition to essential electrical engineering coursework, as their degree culminates undergraduate students can prepare for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. This exam covers topics like circuit analysis, engineering economics, and ethics and professional practice. 

After several years of working alongside licensed electrical engineers, professionals can prepare and sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam which covers topics like control systems fundamentals and general engineering knowledge.

Electrical engineering professionals can also boost their resumes and skillsets through various certificate programs. Often an online option, students can hone both technical knowledge and managerial skills.

What Can I Do with a Degree in Electrical Engineering?

While electrical engineering degrees provide students with a focused set of theoretical and technical skills, an expansive list of industries and organizations rely on electrical engineers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , electrical engineers can anticipate their field to grow by 7% between 2020-2030. Additionally, electrical engineers earn a median salary that exceeds $100,000 per year.

In addition to working in various engineering fields, electrical engineering grads work in fields like manufacturing, electric power generation, and various research and development roles. Students graduating with a master's degree in electrical engineering gain the training and experience they need to take on various leadership and managerial roles— electrical engineering managers earn an average salary over $123,000 per year.

Earning an Online Electrical Engineering Degree

Students interested in pursuing an online degree in electrical engineering can anticipate a curriculum that mirrors on-campus options. The best programs strive to create a collaborative environment through digital platforms and engaging students through online forums, live and recorded lectures, and various group projects. 

Undergraduate degree-seekers often cut costs by completing general education requirements through a community college-based associate degree program. Those tackling a graduate degree traditionally choose between a master of science (MS) in electrical engineering or a master of engineering (M.Eng.)—the MS degree often prepares students for careers in research and instruction while an M.Eng. degree leans on career-advancing technical skills.

Whether the degree is offered as an online or on-campus option, the best electrical engineering programs hold accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Electrical Engineering FAQ

• Students graduating with an electrical engineering degree can expect to earn robust salaries while entering a field that is projected to grow over the next decade. In addition to salaries that exceed $100,000 per year, electrical engineers hone a valuable set of skills that are applicable to an expansive list of career opportunities.
• Students interested in pursuing a bachelor's in electrical engineering typically complete about 120 credits over 4-5 years. During their undergraduate tenure, students complete a mix of general education requirements, core electrical engineering coursework, and various hands-on learning opportunities. Before graduation, many students complete an internship in a professional environment.
• In addition to the 7% projected growth that electrical engineering can expect when entering the workforce, the degree applies to a long list of potential career fields. During their coursework, electrical engineering students can tackle academic and technical specializations in topics like computer engineering, microelectronics, and signal processing and communications.

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The components of the Information Age—global communication systems; computers and computer chips, and the software that runs them; as well as pacemakers, magnetic resonance imaging, and interplanetary space missions—are possible because of the efforts of electrical engineers. Today, electrical engineers are developing concepts and working to translate these ideas into the next generation of products, from computers and safe, energy-efficient vehicles, to radar that can detect unexploded land mines from the air, to microrobots that diagnose disease from inside the body.

Many electrical engineers work in the traditional areas of communications, computation, and control and components required to realize such systems. They are involved in design and product development, testing and quality control, sales and marketing, and manufacturing. Others use their problem-solving skills in diverse areas such as bioengineering, healthcare, electronic music, meteorology, and experimental psychology. Some graduates draw on their electrical engineering backgrounds to launch successful careers as physicians, financial analysts, attorneys, and entrepreneurs.

The BSEE degree requires a sequence of core courses and advanced study in one or more technical elective areas: electronic circuits and devices; signals and systems; fields, waves, and optics; power engineering; or computer engineering. General electives and electives in the arts and humanities and social sciences are also required.

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• Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality.  Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality.  
• Certain options within the program may be  required  at certain campuses or for certain program modalities.  Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality. 

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified and complete any additional courses needed beyond specific college and major requirements to satisfy graduation credit requirements.

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All undergraduate students are required to complete the  Universitywide Requirements .

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All undergraduate students are required to complete the  NUpath Requirements .

NUpath requirements: Interpreting Culture (IC), Understanding Societies and Institutions (SI), Engaging Differences and Diversity (DD), and Integrating Knowledge and Skills Through Experience (EX) are not explicitly satisfied by required engineering coursework. Successful completion of a cooperative education experience fulfills the EX requirement. Students are responsible for satisfying unfulfilled NUpath requirements with general elective coursework.  

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Supporting Courses: Mathematics/Science 

Complete all Mathematics/Science courses with a minimum of 30 semester hours. 

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Required General Electives

Students can substitute Engineering Design ( GE 1110 ) and Engineering Problem Solving and Computation ( GE 1111 ) for Cornerstone of Engineering 1 ( GE 1501 ) and Cornerstone of Engineering 2 ( GE 1502 ) . 

Major GPA Requirement

Minimum 2.000 GPA required in EECE courses

Program Requirement

133 total semester hours required

Sample Plans of Study

Four years, two co-ops in summer 2/fall.

Four Years, Two Co-ops in Spring/Summer 1

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Five Years, Three Co-ops in Spring/Summer 1

Computing Fundamentals for Engineers ( EECE 2140 ) can be taken in Year 1 Spring instead of a General Elective by students who are interested in the course in preparation for co-ops involving programming and computing hardware.

The capstone design courses are taken as follows: 

• Electrical and Computer Engineering Capstone 1 ( EECE 4791 ) in Summer 1 and Electrical and Computer Engineering Capstone 2 ( EECE 4792 ) in Spring, or...
• ... Electrical and Computer Engineering Capstone 1 ( EECE 4791 ) in Summer 2 and Electrical and Computer Engineering Capstone 2 ( EECE 4792 ) in Fall.

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Electrical engineers design and manufacture computer hardware; sensors; biomedical instrumentation; communication systems; control systems; radar and navigation equipment, as well as power generation equipment and propulsion systems.

Brown's Sc.B. degree in Electrical Engineering is designed to allow students to construct a program tailored to their interests. Building on the broad scientific foundation provided by the core curriculum, students may select combinations of upper level courses designed to prepare them for seven areas of specialization within Electrical Engineering. It is possible to switch between these specializations as late as senior year.

The program has the following general structure:

• The interdisciplinary engineering core, taken during the first two years; 
• Three advanced Electrical Engineering courses (ENGN1570 ‘Linear Systems,’ ENGN1620 ‘Design of Electronic Circuits,’ and ENGN1630 ‘Digital System Design’)
• One advanced Electrical Engineering foundation course that serves as a gateway to the traditional Electrical Engineering specializations of bioelectrical engineering, communication systems, computer engineering, multimedia signal processing, microelectronic systems, and solid-state electronics and photonics.
• Two additional upper level courses may be selected from a list of Electrical Engineering elective courses to define a student-designed specialization.
• A capstone design course
• An advanced science course 
• Four approved humanities courses 

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• If you have taken (or have Penn approved credit for) other previously assumed equivalent physics courses (e.g. PHYS 151 or 171) and review the ESE1120 module and pass the module exam, the course will count towards your degree as a natural science requirement. It also will satisfy the prereq for ESE 2150 and ESE 2180.

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• ESE 1120 is mandatory for EE and CMPE students entering Fall 2024 and later .
• Students transferring into EE or CMPE after their first year can use PHYS 151 or PHYS 171 in place of ESE 1120 once the module is completed and the diagnostics exam is passed. The module and diagnostic exam is only for transfer students. No AP credit will count towards the ESE 1120 requirement.
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Electrical Engineering Track and Track Laboratory

Students should select one track. Courses are listed below. Students may take alternatives courses but must see their academic advisor for approval. 

Prerequisite for track lab

Co-requisite for track lab

Electrical Engineering Technical Electives - 3 courses

The ECE Elective must be a 300 or 400 level ECE course or an advisor approved upper level engineering, science or mathematics course. Elective courses cannot cover the same material as ECE courses taken by the student. For example Math 333 is not allowed as an elective since ECE 321, covering similar topics, is in the EE curriculum. Similarly ECE 368 and ECE 421 are not electives in the EE program. Courses from the Engineering Technology Department are generally not approved as ECE electives.

Co-op courses bearing degree credit replace an elective or another course approved by the faculty advisor in the student's major department. In electrical engineering,  ECE 310 Co-op Work Experience I  is taken for zero credits, and  ECE 410 Co-op Work Experience II  is taken for 3 degree credits.

CoOp Option A Track

(145 credits minimum)

The ECE Elective must be a 300 or 400 level ECE course or an advisor approved upper level engineering, science or mathematics course. Elective courses cannot cover the same material as ECE courses taken by the student. For example, Math 333 is not allowed as an elective since ECE 321, covering similar topics, is in the EE curriculum. Similarly, ECE 368 is not an elective in the EE program. Courses from the Engineering Technology Department are generally not approved as ECE electives.

CoOp Option B Track

  Electrical Engineering Track and Track Laboratory

This curriculum represents the maximum number of credits per semester for which a student is advised to register.  A full-time credit load is 12 credits.  First-year students are placed in a curriculum that positions them for success which may result in additional time needed to complete curriculum requirements. Continuing students should consult with their academic advisor to determine the appropriate credit load.  

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Behind just about every advance in information, power and energy, you’ll find an electrical engineer – from developing and optimizing technologies for harnessing renewable energy sources, to developing essential medical equipment.

In this program, you’ll explore electronics, physics and electromagnetism and use them to design a wide range of devices powered by electricity – developing them from concept to reality. You'll specialize in a range of technologies such as power generation and clean energy, electric vehicles, Internet of Things, quantum computing, integrated circuit design and machine learning. When you graduate, you’ll have hundreds of career paths open to you, from designing power stations and aircraft control systems to pioneering the future of microprocessors and telecommunications systems.

Courses in Electrical Engineering

You’ll take a mix of foundational engineering, programming, and mathematics courses in first year. After first year, most of your classes will be Electrical Engineering courses covering topics such as communication systems, electronic circuits, electromagnetic fields and waves, machine learning and AI and analog control systems.

Sample first-year courses

This is a sample schedule. Courses are subject to change.

Upper year courses

For information about courses past your first year, check out the Undergraduate Academic Calendar.

Customize your degree with options and specializations

Options are a way to provide you with a path to expand your degree and get a secondary emphasis in another subject or area. Students should decide if they are interested in taking options as they enter second year. Some available options are:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Biomechanics
• Computer Engineering
• Entrepreneurship
• Environmental Engineering
• Life Sciences
• Management Sciences
• Mechatronics
• Physical Sciences
• Quantum Engineering
• Software Engineering

Specializations

A specialization is recognition of selected elective courses within your degree. Specialization offerings are unique to your engineering program and are listed on your diploma. Specializations that are available to Electrical Engineering students include:

• Communications & Signal Processing Specialization
• Quantum Engineering Specialization

Co-op for Electrical Engineering students

You’ll have an unrivalled opportunity to gain paid work experience before you even graduate. We’ll help you navigate job applications, résumés, and interviews; you’ll have the added benefit of trying out different roles and/or industries to find the one that fits you while building your work experience and reinforcing your in-class learning out in the real world. It all adds up to a competitive advantage after graduation.

Starting in first year, you'll normally alternate between school and work every four months, integrating your classroom learning with real-world experience. You can return to the same employer for a couple of work terms to gain greater knowledge and responsibility or work for different employers to get a broad range of experience.

Your first work term will be halfway through first year. Learn more about co-op.

Example co-op positions for Electrical Engineering students

• PCB hardware designer
• Electrical engineering sensor developer
• Hardware design engineer
• Test systems engineering
• Electrical engineer intern
• Junior designer - electrical
• Assistant information analyst

Example careers for Electrical Engineering graduates

• Hardware engineer
• Electrical designer
• Business technology analyst
• Microelectronics engineering
• Application specialist
• Engineering product management

Capstone design projects in Electrical Engineering

Capstone Design is the culmination of the engineering undergraduate student experience, creating a blueprint for innovation in engineering design.

Supported by numerous awards, Capstone Design provides Waterloo Engineering students with the unique opportunity to conceptualize and design a project related to their chosen discipline.

A requirement for completion of their degrees, Capstone Design challenges students teams to push their own boundaries, and apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom and on co-op work terms.  It reinforces the concepts of teamwork, project management, research and development. 

For a full list of previous capstone design projects, see our Capstone Design website .

FrequenSea (Capstone 2023)

Braden Bakker, Johan Alant, Devon Miller-Junk, Yrina Guarisma

Reliable underwater communication is critical for ocean research, remote underwater vehicles, and monitoring offshore infrastructure, but current solutions are expensive, low data rate, or require long wired connections. Our project is to design a short-range, high-data-rate, wireless, underwater communication system to enable high-speed communication in shallow waters without the use of bulky wire. We use software-based error detection and correction techniques layered on FM radio encoding to take advantage of the high-data-rate qualities of electromagnetic communication at frequencies that minimize signal loss in water.

AI Insulator Inspector (Capstone 2024)

Muhana Begum, Vincent Chen, Claudia Dioneda, Maria Pavlovic, Mehr Sharma, Daniel Thero

In power grids, polymer insulators leverage hydrophobic surfaces to operate; as a result, their effectiveness diminishes over time. This project focuses on developing a convolutional neural network that uses deep learning to classify these insulators, and then categorize them into the IEEE-defined levels of hydrophobicity ranging from 1 (high) to 6 (low). With augmented training datasets and select preprocessing techniques, the EfficientNetB0-based model will be able to provide timely, accurate assessments via web and mobile applications, lowering the barrier of entry to maintaining such insulators.

Student design teams

The Sedra Student Design Centre consists of over 20,000 square feet of space dedicated to design teams and student projects. There are more than two dozen design teams , all of which are student-led, and many of which represent Waterloo internationally.

Some examples include:

Electrium Mobility

Electrium Mobility is a student design team dedicated to building sustainable, portable, and electric transportation solutions in the form of electric skateboards, bikes, scooters, and other portable electric mobility options.

Waterloo Hacker Fab

Waterloo Hacker Fab is establishing Canada’s first open-source microchip fabrication lab, with all equipment engineered from scratch. Our goal is to develop reliable processes to build NMOSFET chips with a 10-micron gate length in a 24-hour turnaround.

Reality Labs

UW Reality Labs is a student design team at the University of Waterloo that specializes in XR (extended reality) and spatial computing. Our team offers students hands-on experience with cutting-edge VR and AR (augmented reality) technologies, as well as experimental spatial experiences.

Electrical Engineering alumni

Shiva bhardwaj.

Shiva (class of 2014), started a project in his third year called Shocklock which was a mechanical device to save technicians from injuries. At the time, Shiva and his team were able to sell a few thousand devices. After graduation this project evolved into his current company Pitstop.

Read more about Shiva's time in Electrical Engineering.

Barbara Paldus

Barbara (class of 1993), developed a spectrometer a million times more sensitive than existing instruments. Today, cavity ring-down spectroscopy is used for everything from detecting pipeline leaks to ensuring that every banana in a shipment ripens at the same time.

Read more about Barbara earning the alumni achievement medal.

Dhananja Jayalath

Dhananja (class of 2012) developed an idea for a product that could enhance people’s fitness training by telling them which parts of their bodies needed attention. Fast forward eight years and his wearable technology company, Athos, has received 42 patents for its innovations.

Read more about Dhananja winning a young alumni achievement medal.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between electrical engineering and computer engineering.

Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering are closely related fields, but they focus on different aspects of technology. Electrical Engineering is broader and deals with the study, design, and application of electrical systems, including power generation and distribution, electronics, control systems, and telecommunications. It involves a lot of work with circuits, electromagnetics, power systems, signal processing, and control systems, and graduates may find careers in industries like energy, telecommunications, electronics, and automation. In contrast, Computer Engineering is a specialized branch that combines elements of electrical engineering and computer science, focusing specifically on the design and development of computer systems, hardware, and software integration. It focuses more on digital systems, microprocessors, computer architecture, software development, and embedded systems, and graduates might find careers in designing and developing computer hardware, software, networking, and cybersecurity.

Both fields share a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, and basic electronics, and both may involve programming and digital design, but Computer Engineering delves deeper into computer-specific topics.

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Electronic and Electrical Engineering

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Applications for 2024 entry closed at 5pm on Friday 6 September. Applications for 2025 entry open on Monday 16 September.

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (nee EEE), Faculty of Engineering

Course description

Electronic and electrical engineering is a broad and rapidly expanding set of disciplines. Building on core teaching in electrical machines, electronic materials, and the way that electronic circuits interact, this course will allow you to choose from a wide range of optional modules from all our active research areas to tailor your learning in a way that meets with your requirements.

An open day gives you the best opportunity to hear first-hand from our current students and staff about our courses.

You may also be able to pre-book a department/school visit as part of a campus tour. Open days and campus tours

1 year full-time

We deliver research-led teaching with support for your research project and dissertation.

Assessment is by examinations, coursework, and a project dissertation with oral presentation.

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (nee EEE)

We've been at the forefront of research and teaching within the field of electrical engineering for over a century, and in electronics since its advent in the mid 20th century. The use of electronics has become mainstream in a very short period of time, as we find innovative solutions to meet our everyday needs and new challenges.

Our MSc postgraduate taught degrees provide you with an opportunity to further your knowledge of electronic and electrical engineering, while potentially specialising in a specific field of the subject, enabling you to pursue a particular direction in either your chosen career or further study.

Whether you’re interested in the latest communication systems, cutting-edge semiconductor research, or developing your understanding of electrical machines and drives for the vehicles of the future, studying with us will help you grow as a student and researcher. 

The department offers postgraduate students a choice of four one-year, full-time masters courses, which combine taught study on a wide range of modules and an exciting individual research project. You’ll learn from our academic experts, the majority of whom have strong links with partners in industry. 

Our state-of-the-art teaching laboratories allow you to gain exposure to the world-leading research environment of the department whilst undertaking your project, and get hands on with equipment used in industry as preparation for your career. All of our courses are also accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

Student profiles

I chose the University of Sheffield due to its great reputation for engineering courses. More specifically, I chose electrical engineering because I had conducted an electronics based final year project for my undergraduate degree. I wanted to continue studying electronics and gain further knowledge in the field.

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject with relevant modules.

Subject requirements

We accept degrees in the following subject areas: 

• Communication
• Electrical / Electronic
• Mechatronics

We may also consider other engineering subjects

Module requirements 

You should have studied at least one Mathematics module and one module from the following areas:

• Analogue Circuits
• Analogue Electronic Technology
• Communications Electronics
• Digital Circuits
• Digital Electronic Technologies
• Digital Signal Processing
• Electromagnetics
• Principles of Communications
• Signals and Systems

We may also consider other related modules.

IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent.

If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for a pre-masters programme in Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield International College . This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school/department .

Fees and funding

Applications for 2024 entry closed at 5pm on Friday 6 September. Applications for 2025 open on Monday 16 September.

More information

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MS in Artificial Intelligence Engineering, Standard Program

Curriculum requirements.

The goal of the MS in Artificial Intelligence Engineering–Electrical and Computer Engineering degree is for students to gain exposure to the three domain pillars of artificial intelligence:

Producers —develop tools that go beyond black box and align with physical systems Enablers —develop infrastructure needed to realize AI-engineered systems Consumers —use and analyze AI/ML for domain applications

Students will achieve this via the following curriculum:

• 42 units of ECE AI Core Courses
• 36 units of ECE AI Domain Courses
• 18 units of General Elective Courses
• 1 unit of Introduction to Graduate Studies   ( 18-989 )

Students may count up to 27 project units toward their degree requirements.

A. ECE AI Core Courses

• 18-763  Systems and Tool Chains for AI Engineering (12 units; Enablers )

Machine Learning

• 18-661  Introduction to Machine Learning for Engineers (12 units; Producers )

Deep Learning

• 18-780 Introduction to Deep Learning Part I (6 units; Producers )  OR
• 18-790 Introduction to Deep Learning and Pattern Recognition for Computer Vision Part I  (6 units; Producers )
• 24-784 Trustworthy and Ethical AI Engineering (12 units)

B. ECE AI Domain Elective Courses

Consumers Domain Elective Coursework (12 units required)

• Data Analytics for the Semiconductor Industry ( 18-663 )
• Advanced Digital Signal Processing ( 18-792 )
• Image and Video Processing ( 18-793 )
• Speech Recognition and Understanding ( 18-781 )

Remaining AI Domain Elective Units (24 units required)

• Foundations of Computer Systems ( 18-613 , Enablers) 
• Hardware Arithmetic for Machine Learning ( 18-640 , Enablers)
• Optimization ( 18-660 , Producers)
• Principles and Engineering Applications of AI ( 18-662 , Producers)
• Advanced Probability & Statistics for Engineers ( 18-665 , Producers)
• Algorithms for Large-Scale Distributed Machine Learning and Optimization ( 18-667 , Producers)
• Applied Stochastic Processes ( 18-751 , Producers)
• Estimation, Detection, and Learning ( 18-752 , Producers)
• Information Theory Measures for Artificial and Natural Intelligence Systems ( 18-753 , Producers)
• Deep Generative Modeling ( 18-789 , Producers)
• Special Topics - Graph Signal Processing and Learning ( 18-898D , Producers)
• Data Analytics for the Semiconductor Industry ( 18-663 , Consumers)
• Advanced Digital Signal Processing ( 18-792 , Consumers)
• Image and Video Processing ( 18-793 , Consumers)
• Speech Recognition and Understanding ( 18-781 , Consumers)
• MS Graduate Project - AIE (18-985, no domain)*

C. General Elective Courses

18 units of General Elective Courses must be taken as follows.

ECE Technical Elective 

• 6 units must be fulfilled by any 18-6XX course or above. 

General Technical Elective

• 12 units must be fulfilled by any course that is 600 level or above from the following approved departments.

*Please note: A maximum  of 12 units of undergraduate coursework (XX-300 to XX-599) can qualify to be substituted toward the 18 units of General Elective Courses. Qualifying coursework must be offered by the same departments approved below.

• Electrical and Computer Engineering (18)
• Carnegie Institute of Technology (CIT) (39)
• Biomedical Engineering (42)
• Chemical Engineering (06)
• Civil & Environmental Engineering (12)
• Engineering & Public Policy (19)
• Information Network Institute (14)
• Integrated Innovation Institute (49)
• Materials Science & Engineering (27)
• Mechanical Engineering (24)
• CMU–Africa (04)

Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences

• Statistics (36)
• Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition (86)
• Heinz School of Information Systems (95)
• Heinz College-Wide Courses (94)

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• Biological Sciences (03)
• Chemistry (09)
• Mathematical Sciences (21)
• Physics (33)

School of Computer Science (SCS)

• Computational Biology (02)
• Computer Science (15)
• Entertainment Technology Center (53)
• Institute for Software Research (08)
• Robotics Institute (16)
• Human–Computer Interaction Institute (05)
• Language Technologies Institute (11)
• Machine Learning (10)
• Software Engineering (17)

Tepper School of Business (TEP)

• Tepper School of Business (45)

Additional courses outside of these programs that are approved to be counted toward General Technical Elective Coursework:

• 46-926, 46-929
• 47-830, 47-834
• 57-947, 57948
• 85-705, 85-777
• 90-756, 90-808

For students interested in pursuing a summer internship, 3 units of Internship for Electrical and Computer Engineering MS Students ( 18-994 ) may be used toward the 18 units of additional MS coursework.

D. Introduction to Graduate Studies

1 unit of Introduction to Graduate Studies (18-989) must be taken.

This course must be completed in your first semester.

E. MS Graduate Project coursework

MS AIE–ECE students may count up to 27 project units toward their degree requirements as either Domain Elective or General Elective units. A maximum of 15 units of MS Graduate Project can be taken in any given semester.

A maximum of 12 project units can be applied to the ECE AI Domain unit requirement as 18-985. Students must get approval from the instructor that a project is appropriately AI-focused for it to fulfill domain unit requirements. Students can use the  Student Project Tracker (SPT)  website to apply for a project and work with their primary advisor for course approval and registration.

A maximum of 18 project units (but not to exceed 27 when combined with any domain project units) can be applied to the General Elective unit requirement as 18-980, 18-981, or 18-985. Students can use the  Student Project Tracker (SPT)  website to apply for a project and work with their primary advisor for course approval and registration.

*Please note that the   Intensive Project Option   is not available for MS AIE-ECE students.

F. Maximum units allowed

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The sample schedules below show a typical path through the first two-years for a preconcentrator interested in EE.  These sample schedules are provided as a guiding example, and students may decide on an alternate path. We strongly recommend that students interested in any of the engineering areas begin taking  mathematics  in their first semester and plan to complete their math, chemistry, and physics requirements within the first two years.  Leading up to a declaration of the Electrical Engineering during the sophomore year, students will work with concentration advisers to construct an individual degree program that matches their specific interests within EE while simultaneously fulfilling all of the concentration requirements.

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• First-year students who place out of Math 1b can take ES 155 in their first fall semester
• Strongly recommended to start physics in first year to be able to take ES152 (co-req Physics b) in sophomore year
• Strongly recommended to take ES 50 in the spring of the first year.

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Talk to a concentration advisor (ADUS) in any of our fields to chat about your options

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Students should start math freshman fall according to their placement (i.e., start at Math Ma, 1a, 1b, or Math 21a) and continue each semester until completion of the 21a/b series, which is required of all students. SB students starting in Math 1b and beyond will need to take additional advanced math courses beyond foundational math.

• SB: 20 courses, engineering design courses, including individual capstone design project in ES100 (this is a required thesis), ABET-accredited (for professional licensure)
• AB: 14-16 courses, more flexible requirements, can do research thesis, can do joint concentration

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Can do research for credit with an ES 91r

During summer: Students regularly join SEAS labs with funding through PRISE, HCRP, HUCE

Many students participate in research at other universities through NSF REU programs

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Industry internships are available and can be found by attending SEAS career fairs or talking to the SEAS Experiential Learning Director, Keith Karasek ([email protected])

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Electrical & electronic engineering is a specialist degree that will equip you with the skills you need to address electrical and digital electronics issues. You will develop new digital products to solve global issues. You will get an insight into the technology-related economy, and see how it is drastically shifting towards electrically or electronically controlled autonomous digital systems, smart communication devices, automation and robotics, controlled remotely via smart technology using green energy resources. 

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120 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator , including:

• A Levels in at least two subjects including Mathematics, Physics or Electronics
• BTEC Extended Diploma – DDM in a relevant subject. Must include distinctions in both Mathematics and Further Mathematics.
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• International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level and must include Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level.

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We are committed to fair admissions and access by recruiting students regardless of their social, cultural or economic background. Our admissions policy sets out the principles and procedures we use to admit new students for all courses offered by the university and its partners.

Further advice and guidance

You can speak to a member of our Applicant Enquiries team on +44 (0)20 8223 3333, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Alternatively, you can visit our Information, Advice and Guidance centre.

MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Meng electrical and electronic engineering, home applicant, full time.

• Home Applicant
• Full time, 4 years
• 9250 per year Pound 9250 per year

MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering, home applicant, part time

• Pro-rata full time fees Pro-rata full time fees

MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering, international applicant, full time

• International Applicant
• 14580 per year Pound 14580 per year

Fees, funding and additional costs

Uk/home students.

You don't need to pay the fees upfront.

Find out more about paying your fees. 

Fee status after Brexit

EU, EEA and Swiss Nationals starting a course from September 2021, will no longer be eligible for Home fees.

However, such nationals benefitting from Settled Status or Citizens' Rights may become eligible for Home fees as and when the UK Government confirms any new fee regulations. 

Further information can be found at UKCISA .

*Tuition fees are subject to annual change. Fees for future years will be published in due course.

UK fee status holders

Find out all the ways you can receive funding for your studies:

Government funding

UEL funding

External funding

The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) are here to help you navigate your finances while you are a student at the University of East London.

We can give you advice, information and guidance on government and university funds so that you receive your full funding entitlement.

• Phone: 020 8223 4444, M onday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
• Live chat: Click the live chat icon in the bottom left of the screen

International fee status holders

• UEL scholarships
• Ways to pay

Our International team at UEL are available for advice and guidance on studying in London, fees, scholarships and visa requirements.

• Email:  [email protected]

Additional costs

Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees, which students will need to consider when planning their studies.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees. 

Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. You may prefer to, or be required to, buy your own copy of key textbooks.

Computer equipment

There are open-access networked computers available across the University, plus laptops available to loan. You may find it useful to have your own PC, laptop or tablet which you can use around campus and in halls of residences.

Free WiFi is available on each of our campuses.

In the majority of cases, coursework can be submitted online. There may be instances when you will be required to submit work in a printed format. Printing and photocopying costs are not included in your tuition fees.

Travel costs are not included but we do have a free intersite bus service which links the campuses and halls of residence.

For this course, you will be:

• involved in processes of making, as a means of exploration, experimentation, and understanding your practice, by using a diverse range of media and materials
• required to purchase your own copy of books, for required reading
• required to produce physical artefacts for assessment 
• able to participate in optional study visits and/or field trips

However, over and above this you may incur extra costs associated with your studies, which you will need to plan for. 

To help you budget, the information below indicates what activities and materials are not covered by your tuition fees:

• personal laptops and other personal devices 
• personal copies of books 
• optional study visits and field trips (and any associated visa costs)
• printing costs
• your own chosen materials and equipment
• costs of participating in external events, exhibitions, performances etc.

The costs vary every year and with every student, according to the intentions for the type of work they wish to do. Attainment at assessment is not dependent upon the costs of materials chosen.

Learn about applying

Important information about your application, uk full-time starting sept.

How to apply Apply directly to UEL by clicking on the apply button. For further information read our  Guide to Applying . When to apply Places on many courses are limited and allocated on a first-come first-served basis. We advise you to apply as early as possible to give yourself the best chance of receiving an offer. Advice and guidance Our  Information, Advice and Guidance team  provide impartial advice on courses, entry requirements, pre-entry and access programmes in person and via the telephone. +44 (0)20 8223 4354 Already applied? You can track the progress of your application by contacting our Applicant Engagement team on +44 (0)20 8223 3333 (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm). Read our  guide to applying  for further information. Need help? Contact our Applicant Engagement team (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm) +44 (0)20 8223 3333

UK Part-time starting Sept

How to apply Apply directly to UEL by clicking on the apply button. For further information read our  Guide to Applying . When to apply Places on many courses are limited and allocated on a first-come first-served basis. We advise you to apply as early as possible to give yourself the best chance of receiving an offer. Advice and guidance Our  Information, Advice and Guidance team  provide impartial advice on courses, entry requirements, pre-entry and access programmes in person and via the telephone. +44 (0)20 8223 4354 Already applied? You can track the progress of your application by contacting our Applicant Engagement team on +44 (0)20 8223 3333 (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm). Read our  guide to applying  for further information. Need help? Contact our applicant engagement team (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm) +44 (0)20 8223 3333

International Full-time starting Sept

Submitting your application please read and consider the entry and visa requirements for this course before you submit your application. for more information please visit our  international student advice pages .  .

How to Apply We accept direct applications for international students. The easiest way to apply is directly to UEL by clicking on the red apply button. Please be sure to  watch our videos  on the application process.

When to Apply Please ensure that you refer to the international admissions deadline . We advise you to apply as early as possible to give yourself the best chance of receiving an offer.

International students who reside overseas Please ensure that you have read and considered the entry requirements for this course before you submit your application. Our enquiries team can provide advice if you are unsure if you are qualified for entry or have any other questions. Please be sure to read about the  Tier 4 visa requirements .

Advice and guidance Our  Information, Advice and Guidance team  provide impartial advice on courses, entry requirements, pre-entry and access programmes in person and via the telephone.

+44 (0)20 8223 4354 Need help? Contact our applicant engagement team (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm)

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About our foundation years

Our Foundation Year courses are perfect for you if you... 

• are returning to education after a long time, or you don't have the qualifications for direct entry into our degree programmes
• are thinking of re-training and would like an introduction to the area
• are an international student wanting an additional year to adapt to the UK academic system
• are still evaluating which degree pathway at UEL is the right one for you

Please note: Foundation years can only be studied full-time. However, you can transfer to part-time delivery once you have completed your foundation year. Please apply to the full-time option if you wish to study in this way.

What makes this course different

Digital focus

The future is full of electrification, green energy, digitisation, automation/ robotics and electronics, which is all covered in this course.

State of the art facilities

We house the latest equipment (digital and physical) in electrical and electronics engineering in state of the art labs. These are shared with other courses in the areas of mechatronics, mechanical, computer systems, electrical automotive, railway and aeronautical engineering as well.

Award winning

UEL's engineering students and staff have won several prestigious national and international awards and are in collaboration with various industrial partnerships via variety of channels (e.g. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, KTPs funded by Innovate UK).

Course modules

Computer systems and networks core module.

The module aims to provide a basic understanding of computer architecture. You will discover the relationship between hardware and software components of a computer system. You'll gain an understanding of the fundamentals of computer networking. 

The module delves into key concepts of computer science, ensuring you grasp the theoretical knowledge essential for navigating the complexities of modern computing systems and networks. 

You'll gain practical experience and hands-on skills. These will further enhance your understanding and prepare you for successful careers in the field of computer science, data and cyber security.

Applied Mathematics & Computing Core Module

The main aims of this module are to prepare you for second-year study by developing the mathematical abilities required for understanding engineering and being able to apply mathematical techniques to solve engineering problems. You will develop both the knowledge and understanding of mathematical principles and methodology necessary to underpin your education in your engineering discipline.

Engineering Principles Core Module

This module aims to provide students with the fundamental principles and concepts involved with dynamics, machine elements and electrical and electronic engineering. It enables students to select appropriate electromechanical systems to solve real-life engineering problems.

Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 1 Core Module

This module aims to develop your core competencies to form the basis of future competencies development throughout the programme of study. 

In this module, you will consolidate your engineering knowledge and skills for practical applications, and develop your awareness of the impacts on the environment, commerce, society and individuals brought about by various engineering activities.

AC Circuits and Electronic Principles Core Module

The module aim is to provide an understanding of fundamental principles of electronic  circuits in terms of theory, analysis, design and application. 

Electrical Materials & Fields Core Module

The main aim of this module is to develop your skills and understanding of  electrical materials and fields which underpins electrical engineering.  This will include study of fields and waves as applied to devices, electricity and magnetism; and the behaviour of various materials under electric and magnetic fields for  applications in developing technology.

Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 2 Core Module

This module builds on the Level 4 Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 1 module to further develop your competencies to form the basis of your future careers. In this module, you will undertake feasibility studies with reference to human, financial, and logistical resources to realise a product/service. The module will further develop your self-awareness, interpersonal and negotiation skills through teamwork and mentoring.

Advanced Mathematics and Modelling Core Module

The main aims of this module are to prepare you for third-year study by developing the mathematical abilities required for understanding engineering and being able to apply mathematical techniques to solve engineering problems. You will develop both the knowledge and understanding of mathematical principles and methodology necessary to underpin your education in your engineering discipline.

Dynamics and Control Core Module

This module covers dynamics and classical control theory, to enable you to extend the treatment of dynamics from point masses to rigid bodies and cover a broad range of applications of the principles of mechanics. You will apply a variety of mathematical and modelling techniques to the study of dynamics and feedback control problems.

Applied Electronics Core Module

The module aims to provide an understanding of fundamental principles of electrical circuits in terms of theory, analysis, design and application. This includes an Introduction to Alternating Current and Voltage (Sinusoidal Waveform, Sinusoidal Voltage Sources, Voltage and Current Values of Sine Waves, Analysis of AC Circuits), Capacitors and Inductors (Sinusoidal Response of RC and RL Circuits, Analysis of Series and Parallel RC and RL Circuits, Analysis of Series RLC and Parallel RLC Circuits), Diodes and Applications (Introduction to Semiconductors, Diode Characteristics, Diode Rectifiers, Special Purpose Diodes), Transistors and Applications (DC Operation of Bipolar Junction Transistors, BJT Class A and B Amplifiers, The BJT as a Switch, DC Operations of Field-Effect Transistors (FETs), FET Amplifiers), Operational Amplifiers (Introduction to the Operational Amplifier (Op-Amp), The Differential Amplifier, Op-Amp Parameters, Negative Feedback, Op-Amp Impedances), Applications of Operational Amplifiers (Comparators, Summing Amplifiers, Integrators and Differentiators, Oscillators, Active Filters, Instrumentation Amplifiers).

Digital Communications & Telecommunication Networks Core Module

The module aims to provide a basic understanding of fundamental principles of digital communications employed in telecommunication networks terms of theory, analysis, design and application. This will include techniques of baseband transmission, design of transmitters and receivers and various digital modulation techniques employed in telecommunication networks

Introduction of Renewable Energy Systems Core Module

The module will provide you with an understanding of sciences, engineering and deployment of renewable energy. This will include a brief historical overview of the energy landscape, before focusing onto the  main sources of renewable energy such as solar, hydrogen, wind, wave, hydro, biomass, tidal and geothermal energy. The scale and magnitude of the resource are considered, and the variety of technologies available to harvest and employ that energy resource are examined.

Industrial Sandwich Placement Optional Module

The aim of this module is to enable students to integrate the skills and knowledge students have acquired during the programme to produce reflections on and solutions to realistic work-based problems set within a real working environment

Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 3 Core Module

This module aims to develop your awareness of the importance of linking project management with professional life practice. It will prepare you for the challenges and opportunities of the 4th industrial revolution by further developing the skills and knowledge required. The key areas are as digital environment, ethics, and sustainability; preparing you to become world-class engineering professionals to support your practice with theoretical understanding, so that you can be innovative and push the barriers of technical excellence safely and sustainably. 

Capstone Project Core Module

The main aim of this module is to equip you with the necessary skills to carry out and report research in order to consolidate the knowledge gained in other modules in a chosen field of study, combine it with the published knowledge of others, investigate it practically and report your findings.

Digital Signal Processing Core Module

The module aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of sampled signals, systems and related signal processing operations. The module will provide a critical appreciation for application of digital signal processing in typical modern telecommunication systems.

Electrical Machines and Power Systems Core Module

The module provides you with the understanding and working of electrical machines and power systems.

This includes interaction with power semiconductor converter circuits to control their operational characteristics and integration with diverse power networks such as renewal energy systems.

Microcontrollers for industrial applications Core Module

Microcontrollers are small computers embedded in integrated circuits widely used in appliances, automobiles, robots and mobile phones.  The module introduces the fundamental principles of the design, operation and application of microcontrollers. The module will cover the architecture of microcontrollers and peripherals, such as various types of memories, analogue and digital input/output interfaces, communication modules, timers and interrupts. You will learn how to program a microcontroller and gain practical experience in designing an embedded system using a microcontroller.

Applied Research and Engineering Practice II Core Module

To enable you to demonstrate and apply suitable research methods and techniques for a chosen topic in an engineering field (e.g. civil, mechanical and general engineering) and analyse gathered data, display creativity and analytical skills, interpret in an engineering context and critical discussion, and compose a research report.

Mental Wealth: Professional Life Core Module

Advanced electronic circuits core module.

The module provides you with  the knowledge, understanding, methodologies and challenges for electronic circuit design and implementation. This includes (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis) SPICE models for basic building blocks, CMOS processing, layout rules design methods and noise analysis for various electronic components. Circuit design challenges are analysed for high-speed circuit design and performance evaluation is undertaken for phased lock loops (PLL).

Wireless Signal Propagation Optional Module

To provide an in depth understanding of radio-wave propagations and antennas, with primary applications to the field of wireless communications, including modelling aspects of the wireless communication channel and design principles of antennas in communications. 

Renewable Energy Systems Optional Module

The module provides you with advanced knowledge and understanding of power generation and control of renewable energy systems. Types and working of various fuel cells are described along with research challenges for integration with electric propulsion systems.

NOTE: Modules are subject to change. For those studying part time courses the modules may vary.

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Your future career

We offer dedicated careers support, further opportunities to thrive, such as volunteering and industry networking. Our courses are created in collaboration with employers and industry to ensure they accurately reflect the real-life practices of your future career and provide you with the essential skills needed. You can focus on building interpersonal skills through group work and benefit from our investment in the latest cutting-edge technologies and facilities.

Industry links

You will be delivered guest sessions by industry specialists (e.g. Atkins, Costain Skanska, Siemens, Laing O'Rourke, HS2 project etc.) to strengthen your knowledge of real-world issues and how they link to the concepts, theories, principles and hands-on practical elements taught during the course.

Graduate employers

Electrical and electronic engineers are highly employable and can find work in many areas, including the electronics, automotive, IT, gaming, telecoms, manufacturing, power, transport, utilities and construction industries. In the UK, graduate starting salaries are around £24,000 to £28,000, average salaries for experienced senior engineers range from £35,000 to £60,000 and salaries for specialist or chartered electrical/ electronic engineers can reach £85,000+.

Examples of job roles you could go into are: 

• Electronics Design Engineer 
• Telecommunications Engineer 
• Communications Systems Engineer 
• Digital Design Engineer 
• Hardware Design Engineer
• Power Systems Engineer 
• Electrical Engineer

Explore the different career options you can pursue with this degree and see the median salaries of the sector on our Career Coach portal .

Further study

You could go on to further study with one of our master's degrees.

How we support your career ambitions

We offer dedicated careers support, and further opportunities to thrive, such as volunteering and industry networking. Our courses are created in collaboration with employers and industry to ensure they accurately reflect the real-life practices of your future career and provide you with the essential skills needed. You can focus on building interpersonal skills through group work and benefit from our investment in the latest cutting-edge technologies and facilities.

Career Zone

This digital platform provides you with careers and employability resources, including:

• Jobs board for internships, placements, graduate opportunities, flexible part-time work 
• Mentoring programmes for insight with industry experts
• 1-2-1 career coaching services 
• Careers workshops and employer events 
• Learning pathways to gain new skills and industry insight

Mental Wealth programme

Our Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme issues you with a Careers Passport to track the skills you've mastered. Some of these are externally validated by corporations like Amazon and Microsoft.  

We are careers first

Our teaching methods and geographical location put us right up top:

• Work-based projects
• Networking and visits to leading organisations
• Support in starting a new business
• London on our doorstep

How you'll learn

Your academic team includes a dynamic mix of research-active industrial practitioners, renowned researchers, chartered professionals and technologists, whose combined knowledge ensures you leave with a comprehensive understanding of mechatronics engineering practice and research. You will be setting your own hands-on and research–based learning where you will evaluate and critique recent data, literature and case studies as well. You may also complete an optional placement year which enables you to get experience in a real working environment and put theory into practice.

Guided independent study

We are investing in key areas beyond your studies including our career services, library and well-being, to be available both face-to-face on campus and online with many of these available 24/7. We have new, modern library facilities on both campuses offering inspirational environments for study and research. Libraries contain resources in print and digital formats, a range of study spaces and a dedicated librarian who can assist with your learning.

Academic support

Students are supported with any academic or subject-related queries by an Academic Advisor, module leaders, and former and current UEL students. 

Dedicated personal tutor

If you need a bit of extra help with certain skills such as academic writing, English, maths or statistics, our Academic Tutors offer workshops, drop-in sessions and one-to-one appointments to help our students achieve their potential. You can receive advice and guidance on all aspects of the IT systems provided by the University from our IT.

Each year you will spend around 300 hours of timetabled learning and teaching activities. These may be lectures, workshops, seminars and individual and group tutorials. Contact hours may vary depending on each module. 

The approximate percentages for this course are: 

• Year 1: scheduled teaching - 300 hours; guided independent study - 900 hours. 
• Year 2: scheduled teaching - 300 hours; guided independent study - 900 hours. 
• Year 3: scheduled teaching - 300 hours; guided independent study - 900 hours.

Your timetable

Your individualised timetable is normally available to students within 48 hours of enrolment. Whilst we make every effort to ensure timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week between 9.00am and 6.00pm. For undergraduate students, Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities, but there may be occasions when this is not possible. Timetables for part-time students will depend on the modules selected.

Class sizes

The size of classes can vary depending on the nature of the course, module and activity. This can range from large groups in a lecture theatre setting, to smaller groups taking part in seminars and collaborative work.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment will consist of a combination of coursework and exams. Coursework can include presentations, software demonstrations, research-based assignments and practical exercises involving real life engineering problems. 

All assessments are designed to ensure that our mechatronics engineering course equips you with all of the skills required to get into the engineering sector giving you a major competitive edge. Apart from the coursework and exams, you will be assessed by using technology and other diverse modes. Your learning journey will be further supported by using technology enhanced learning as you will also participate in learning the latest industry-standard software. 

Feedback is provided within 15 working days in line with UEL's assessment and feedback policy.

Campus and facilities

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Our campus and the surrounding area.

Our waterfront campus in the historic Royal Docks provides a modern, well-equipped learning environment.

Join us and you'll be able to make the most of our facilities including contemporary lecture theatres and seminar rooms, art studios and exhibition spaces, audio and visual labs and a multimedia production centre.

Features include our 24/7 Docklands library, our £21m SportsDock centre, a campus shop and bookstore, the Children's Garden Nursery, cafés, eateries, a late bar, plus Student Union facilities, including a student lounge.   The University of East London is one of the few London universities to provide on-campus accommodation. Our Docklands Campus Student Village houses close to 1,200 students from around the world. We are well connected to central London and London City Airport is just across the water. We also run a free bus service that connects Docklands with Stratford campuses.

Who teaches this course

This course is delivered by School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering

The teaching team includes qualified academics, practitioners and industry experts as guest speakers. Full details of the academics will be provided in the student handbook and module guides.

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1) Student enrolment

Enrolment at UEL is the process whereby you officially become a UEL student. The enrolment process requires you to:

• Ensure that we are holding the correct personal details for you
• Agree to abide by our regulations and policies
• Pay your tuition fees/confirm who is paying your tuition fees

You are expected to enrol by the first day of your academic year (click on "Discover") which will be notified to you in your enrolment instructions. Failure to enrol by the deadline contained in our Fees Policy (for most students by the end of the second week of teaching) may lead to the cancellation of student status and all rights attached to that status, including attendance and use of UEL's facilities. If you do not complete the formal process of enrolment but, by your actions, are deemed to be undertaking activities compatible with the status of an enrolled student, UEL will formally enrol you and charge the relevant tuition fee. Such activities would include attendance in classes, use of online learning materials, submission of work and frequent use of a student ID card to gain access to university buildings and facilities. Late enrolment charges may be applied if you do not complete your enrolment by the relevant deadline.

2) Tuition fees

Your tuition fee is determined by:

• the programme you are studying;
• if you are studying full or part-time;
• whether you are a UK/EU or International student; and when you started your studies with us.

We will tell you the tuition fee that you are due to pay when we send you an offer as well as confirm any additional costs that will be incurred, such as bench fees or exceptional overseas study trips. Unregulated tuition fees (where the UK government has not set a maximum fee to be charged) are generally charged annually and may increase each year you are on the programme. Any annual increase will be limited to a maximum of 5% of the previous year's fee. Regulated tuition fees (where the UK government has set a maximum fee to be charged) may also be subject to an annual increase. Any annual increase will be in line with the increase determined by the UK government. You will be notified of any increases in tuition fees at re-enrolment in the programme. Further information on tuition fees and payment options is contained in our Fees Policy .

3) Student ID Cards

To produce an ID card, we need a recent photograph of you that is not obscured and is a true likeness. We will either ask you to send us/upload a photograph in advance of enrolment or take one of you at the point of enrolment. The photograph will be held on our student records system for identification purposes by administrative, academic and security/reception staff. By accepting these Terms of Admittance you are confirming that you agree to your photograph being used in this way. If you object to your photograph being used in this way please contact the University Secretary via email at gov&[email protected] . You are required to provide proof of your identity at initial enrolment and prior to the issue of your UEL student ID card. This is usually a full and valid passport but instead of this you may bring two of the following:

• A (full or provisional) driving licence showing current address
• An international driving licence
• An original birth certificate (in English)
• A debit or credit card (one only)
• A benefit book or benefit award letter (dated within the last 3 months)
• An Armed Forces Identity card
• A police warrant card

You are required to carry and display your student ID card whilst on UEL premises and must keep it safe so that it is not misused by others.

4) Proof of qualifications

You are required to produce evidence of having satisfied the entry requirements for your programme. Such evidence must be in the form of the original certificates or certified notification of results from the examining body. All qualifications must be in English or supported by an official certified translation. If you fail to provide evidence of having satisfied the requirements for the programme you are liable to be withdrawn from the programme.

5) Non-academic entry requirements

You may need to demonstrate that you have met non-academic entry requirements prior to enrolment by providing additional information to UEL. For example, if you:-

• are under 18 years of age at the time of initial enrolment,
• are applying to a programme that requires health clearance for study as stated in the programme specification,
• have declared a relevant criminal conviction,
• will be studying a programme that involves contact with children and/or vulnerable adults or leads to membership in a professional body that deals with children and/or vulnerable adults.

You will not be permitted to enrol and any offer will be withdrawn if UEL deems that you are unsuitable for study following assessment of this additional information in line with published policies. These policies will be provided to you when the additional information is requested.

6) Criminal convictions

UEL has a responsibility to safeguard staff, students and the wider community. You are required to inform UEL of any relevant criminal convictions you have and provide further information relating to these as requested. This includes any relevant criminal convictions received whilst studying at UEL. UEL will assess all information received in line with published policies and may remove you from a programme if the conviction makes you unsuitable for study in UEL's opinion. Failure to declare a relevant criminal conviction or provide further information about you may result in expulsion from UEL.

7) Providing false information to UEL

If you are discovered to have falsified or misrepresented information presented to UEL at application, enrolment or during your studies, you may be expelled from UEL.

8) Continued enrolment and student status

You are expected to abide by all UEL policies and regulations, both those in force at the time of first and subsequent enrolment and as later revised and published from time to time. UEL reserves the right to make reasonable changes to its policies and regulations and any substantial amendments will be brought to your attention. You are also required to take personal responsibility for your studies; this includes undertaking all studies in support of your programme as prescribed by UEL. Key policies include: Manual of General Regulations This describes the general regulatory framework of UEL and gives information about how UEL confers its degrees, diplomas and certificates. It includes important information about academic performance requirements for continued study. Engagement Attendance Policy This outlines UEL's expectations of students in relation to attendance on and engagement with taught programmes. These students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and engage fully with learning materials and resources provided to them - failure to do so may result in withdrawal from module(s) and/or the programme. Code of Practice for Postgraduate Research Degrees The purpose of this code is to provide a framework for the successful organisation and implementation of good practice in all matters relating to postgraduate research degrees at UEL. It aims to ensure that all students are effectively supported and supervised so that the full scope and potential of their research is realised; that their thesis is submitted within regulatory periods and that they complete their programme with a suitable and sufficient portfolio of research and employment-related skills and competencies. Health and Safety Policy This describes the structures and processes by which UEL protects the health and safety of its staff, students and visitors. It confirms that students will receive sufficient information, instruction and induction in relation to health and safety. All students should take reasonable care of their health and safety. They must abide by UEL’s rules and regulations and cooperate with supervisors to enable them to fulfil their obligations. Students must not interfere intentionally, or recklessly misuse anything provided for health and safety. UEL has consulted with its students and staff and has adopted a No Smoking Policy to safeguard the health and well-being of its community. Students are required to comply with this policy which restricts smoking to designated shelters and prohibits the use of electronic cigarettes within any UEL building or near building entrances. For further information on our Healthy Campus initiatives and support please visit the Health and Safety pages . Student Disciplinary Regulations and Procedures (incorporating the student code of conduct) This code is more than a list of things that we should and should not do: it reminds us that we should always consider how our behaviour affects others. The code applies:

• to all students;
• at all sites throughout our estate, and;
• when we represent UEL on business beyond our campus, both in real (face-to-face) and virtual environments.

And outlines expectations of students:

• verbal and physical behaviour should always be polite and respectful;
• behaviour should not impair the engagement, learning or participation of others;
• anti-social behaviour by individuals and groups will not be tolerated.

9) Changes to scheduled programmes

UEL will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the programme of study that you have accepted will conform to the programme specification published on our website and will ensure that the necessary resources required to enable you to meet the required learning outcomes and pass the relevant assessments are available. In order to ensure that our programmes are current and relevant, they are subject to regular review. From time to time, to ensure the maintenance of academic standards and/or compliance with professional body requirements, it may be necessary to amend a module or make adjustments to programme content. Major changes to programmes that in the reasonable opinion of UEL, will have a significant impact on students will involve consultation with students already enrolled on the programme when the changes are proposed. Once any changes are confirmed, UEL will notify all students and applicants of the changes. When UEL reasonably considers that the change may only impact one or more cohorts on the relevant programme, UEL may decide to only consult with the relevant cohort. In the event that we discontinue a programme, we will normally permit existing students to complete the programme within the typical duration of study. In these circumstances, UEL will use reasonable endeavours to continue the programme for existing students without making major changes. If this is not possible, we will support students in changing to another UEL programme on which a place is available, and for which the student is suitably qualified, or assist with transfer to another HEI to complete the programme elsewhere.

10) Changes to these terms

We may change these terms from time to time where, in UEL's opinion, it will assist in the proper delivery of any programme of study or in order to:- (a) Comply with any changes in relevant laws and regulatory requirements; (b) Implement legal advice, national guidance or good practice; (c) Provide for new or improved delivery of any programme of study; (d) Reflect market practice; (e) In our opinion make them clearer or more favourable to you; (f) Rectify any error or mistake; or (g) Incorporate existing arrangements or practices. No variation or amendment to these Terms of Admittance may be made without our prior written agreement. In the event that we agree to transfer you to an alternative programme of study, the transfer will be considered to be a variation to the Terms of Admittance, which shall otherwise remain in full force and existence. If we revise the Terms of Admittance, we will publish the amended Terms of Admittance by such means as we consider reasonably appropriate. We will use reasonable endeavours to give you notice of any changes before they take effect.

11) Data Protection

UEL is committed to adhering to its obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018 and will act as a Data Controller when it processes your personal data. You can find our registration to the Data controller register on ico.org.uk . UEL processes your personal data to fulfil its contractual and legal obligations to students. Personal data that we process about you includes:

• Your contact details and other information submitted during the application and enrolment processes;
• Details of courses, modules, timetables and room bookings, assessment marks and examinations related to your study;
• Financial and personal information collected for the purposes of administering fees and charges, loans, grants, scholarships and hardship funds;
• Photographs, and video recordings for the purpose of recording lectures, student assessments and examinations and for the purposes of university promotion that is in our legitimate interest but still fair to you;
• Information about your engagement with the University such as attendance data and use of electronic services such as Moodle, Civitas and YourTutor;
• Contact details for next of kin to be used in an emergency;
• Details of those with looked-after status or those who have left the care system for the provision of support;
• Information related to the prevention and detection of crime and the safety and security of staff and students, including, but not limited to, CCTV recording and data relating to breaches of University regulations;

This is not an exhaustive list, for further information please refer to our fair processing notice pages on uel.ac.uk. In all of its data processing activities, UEL is committed to ensuring that the personal data it collects stores and uses will be processed in line with the data protection principles which can be summarised as:

• Being processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner;
• Collected for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes;
• Adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary;
• Accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date;
• Kept in a form which permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary;
• Processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security of the personal information;
• Be accountable for, and be able to demonstrate compliance with, the six principles above.

Student Responsibilities You must ensure that:

• All personal data provided to UEL is accurate and up-to-date. You must ensure that changes of address etc. are notified to the Student Hub.
• Students who use UEL's computing facilities may process personal data as part of their studies. If the processing of personal data takes place, students must take responsibility for that processing activity to ensure that it is in line with the data protection principles above.
• Students who are undertaking research projects using personal data must ensure that:
• The research subject is informed of the nature of the research and is given a copy of UEL's Fair Processing Notice and this Data Protection Policy.

12) Legal basis for use of data

By agreeing to these Terms of Admittance and enrolling at UEL, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of a contract for the use of your personal data relating to your enrolment, and if appropriate, registration and ongoing participation in a programme of study. Your personal or special category data will be collected, processed, published and used by UEL, its online learning and teaching services and/or its partners and agents in ways which support the effective management of UEL and your programme of study, to allow for the delivery of bursary schemes and to support improvements to student experience and progression, and are consistent with: The terms of the Data Protection Act 2018; Any notification submitted to the Information Commissioner in accordance with this legislation; and compliance with any other relevant legislation. You have fundamental rights associated with how organisations use your personal data. Further information on data protection and use of your personal data can be found in our Data Protection Policy and on uel.ac.uk.

13) Intellectual property

You are entitled to the intellectual property rights created during your time studying at UEL that would belong to you under the applicable law. There are some programmes where the assignment of certain types of intellectual property to UEL is appropriate. UEL will require the assignment to it of intellectual property rights relating to postgraduate research that is part of an ongoing research programme. Where the nature of the research programme means that some assignment of intellectual property rights to UEL is appropriate, we will take what steps that we can to ensure that your interests are protected. UEL will take reasonable endeavours to ensure:-

• the scope of the assignment is narrow, and is restricted to what is necessary, for example, to protect UEL’s legitimate interests in the intellectual property created as party to a research programme;
• the application of the assignment is clearly defined so that it is clear to you in which circumstances the assignment will apply;
• where the assignment of the intellectual property is appropriate in the circumstances, we will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the rights of the parties are evenly balanced (for example, your work being acknowledged in a publication and, where appropriate, subject to an appropriate revenue sharing scheme)
• where UEL claims ownership of intellectual property rights in relation to a taught programme of study, such treatment of those rights will be made clear in the published information relating to that programme.

14) How we communicate with you

UEL will communicate with you via a variety of channels, including postal letters, e-mail, SMS text messages and online notices. To enable this, we request that you provide us with your e-mail address, postal address, and contact telephone number when you first enrol. Throughout your studies, it is important that you keep your contact details up to date. You can view and edit this information by logging into our student portal, UEL Direct at https://uel.ac.uk/Direct . We will create a UEL e-mail account for you after you enrol. Your e-mail address will be your student number, prefixed with a ‘u’ and followed by ‘@uel.ac.uk’ – e.g.: [email protected]. UEL will use this e-mail address to communicate with you and it is important that you regularly check and manage this mailbox for important updates and information. You can access your email account, plus information about our services, news and events by logging into our Intranet, intranet.uel.ac.uk. At the login screen, enter your email address (as above) and password. Your default UEL password will be your date of birth, formulated as DD-MMM-YY, e.g. 31-jan-84. Your UEL email account and associated UEL IT accounts will be deleted not more than 6 months after you graduate or withdraw from your programme of study (if earlier).  

15) University of East London Students' Union

The University of East London Students' Union (UELSU) represents students at UEL. By enrolling at UEL you are automatically granted membership of both UELSU and the National Union of Students (NUS). If you wish to opt out from this membership, please inform UELSU in writing at either [email protected]  or by writing to Chief Executive, UELSU, University of East London, Docklands Campus, 4-6 University Way, London E16 2RD. UELSU provides a range of services and support to students and can provide advice and representation on any matter affecting the contract between you and UEL. For further information on this support, please visit www.uelunion.org

16) Students studying at partner institutions

If you are undertaking a programme of study at a partner institution you will need to generally abide by the above terms and also those of the partner institution. Further information and support in understanding these terms is available from the Academic Partnership Office -  [email protected] .

17) International students - additional responsibilities

All international students must also comply with UK Visa and Immigration requirements. All international students are required to hold a valid visa which permits study in the UK or hold a Tier 4 visa/have applied for a Tier 4 visa with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies issued by UEL. Students who are being sponsored under a Tier 4 student visa must also understand and comply with the responsibilities of their student visa and cooperate with UEL in fulfilling our Tier 4 duties .

18) Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

UEL is committed to working together to build a learning community founded on equality of opportunity – a learning community which celebrates the rich diversity of our student and staff populations and one in which discriminatory behaviour is challenged and not tolerated within our community. Within the spirit of respecting difference, our equality and diversity policies promise fair treatment and equality of opportunity for all regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability or religion/belief (or lack of). In pursuing this aim, we want our community to value and to be at ease with its own diversity and to reflect the needs of the wider community within which we operate. For further information on this inclusive approach to education please visit our Student Policies page .

19) Complaints

We welcome feedback on our programmes and services and facilitate this in a variety of ways, including programme committees, module evaluation forms and surveys. However, if you are dissatisfied with a particular service or programme or the manner in which it has been delivered, you must let the person responsible for that service know as we will always try to resolve matters at the earliest opportunity via informal conciliation. If you are unsure who to approach, please e-mail The Hub who will be able to direct your concerns appropriately. If you remain dissatisfied with a service or programme, or the manner in which it is delivered, you should refer to our formal complaints procedure to have the matter formally addressed. In addition, once you have enrolled on your programme, you will also have access to the Advice and Information Service offered by UELSU. This access is not available to students studying at partner institutions.

20) Cancellation

If you wish to cancel this contract within 14 days of enrolment in your programme, you must do so in writing. Any fees that you have paid will be refunded – please see the Fees Policy for further information on obtaining a refund.

21) Further guidance

If any of the information in these Terms of Admittance or related policies is unclear or if you have any questions, please contact The Hub for guidance on +44 (0) 208 223 4444 .

22) Right to advice

This is a consumer contract and you are able to obtain independent advice in relation to its terms and conditions from UELSU as well as your local Citizens Advice Bureau.  

23) General

Neither you nor UEL will be liable for failure to perform their obligations under these Terms of Admittance if such failure arises from unforeseeable events, circumstances or causes outside of that party's reasonable control. Examples of such events include, but are not limited to, war, terrorism, industrial disputes, natural disasters, fire and national emergencies. Only you and UEL are parties to these Terms of Admittance. No other person shall have any rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term of these Terms of Admittance. Failure or delay by you or UEL to exercise any right or remedy provided under this contract shall not constitute a waiver of that or any other right or remedy, nor shall it prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy. These Terms of Admittance are governed by the law of England and Wales and you and UEL agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

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