We provide a thorough grounding in electrical science, electrical engineering, and computer engineering, together with an intensive training in mathematics.

Electrical and Computer Engineering students building robots

Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) offers a diverse curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our experienced faculty have active research programs in areas including: nanotechnology, computer architecture, power distribution and more.

We offer degrees in both Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering at the bachelor, masters and doctoral levels. Both programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

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Electrical & Computer Engineering by the Numbers

  • 163

    2021 Undergraduate Degrees - Electrical & Computer

  • 187

    2021 M.S. Enrollment

  • 64

    2021 Ph.D. Enrollment

  • 34

    Full-time Faculty

Announcements

The Qualifier exam, for those who entered Fall 2019 and later has been modified. Please read the new Qualifier Exam Policy. If you have any questions, please email the ECE Ph.D. Coordinator (Alkim_Akyurtlu@uml.edu). 

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