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The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering's (ECE) undergraduate program is broad and flexible, structured to provide students with limited constraints consistent with a rich, comprehensive view of the profession. The undergraduate curriculum comprises mathematics, computer science, statistics, and more and accommodates students with diverse backgrounds, interests, and skills by enabling multiple paths to success. Students can configure their program to meet their objectives, preparing them for careers in technology, industry, or graduate school, or as a launching pad for careers in business, law, medicine, or public service. Students may choose to pursue additional majors or minors to enhance their experiences gained in electrical and computer engineering.

Graduates of the program go on to work at companies like Accenture, Amazon, Apple, Capital One, Google, and Microsoft and pursue graduate degrees at academic institutions such as CMU, Stanford University, Cambridge University, and the University of Michigan.

ECE students show off their project during design expo

Degree programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (BS in ECE)
    The BS in ECE is a broad and highly flexible degree program, enabling students to explore a wide variety of areas within the field. Graduates of the program are able to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems and apply engineering design to produce solutions for specified needs.
  • Integrated Master’s/Bachelor’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering (IMB)
    The IMB program allows students who excel academically to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree without needing to apply separately. Designed to provide extensive knowledge and technical proficiency, this program enhances students’ preparedness for careers in the industry. Typically completed in eight to ten academic semesters at CMU, this comprehensive experience ensures graduates are well-equipped for their professional endeavors.

Student experience

The ECE Department is committed to developing well-rounded students both in and out of the classroom. Students are encouraged to participate not only in engineering-specific events but also in campus and city-wide activities. With over 400 student-run organizations, Carnegie Mellon University offers opportunities for students of all backgrounds and interests.

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Mar 25

Health & Biomedicine

How does learning something new not overwrite what we know?

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh examine what happens in the brain when it’s presented with learning a new task, but also asked to recall a familiar one.

Faculty from Carnegie Mellon University will collaborate with West Virginia University and University of Pittsburgh on a National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines program.

CMU partners to reimagine energy in the region

Jan 26

News & Events

2024 NSF CAREER Awards

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Giulia Fanti, Guannan Qu, and Akshitha Sriraman, all assistant professors of electrical and computer engineering, the NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award.