Undergraduate electrical engineering

Welcome to the undergraduate program in electrical engineering at the University at Buffalo.

Electrical engineering (EE) has become the largest branch of engineering and the most-studied engineering discipline. UB's undergraduate program leads to the bachelor of science in EE (BSEE) degree. The BSEE program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

EEs work in research and development, product design, manufacturing, operation of technical systems, maintenance, service, technical sales and marketing, consulting, education, and environmental problem solving. Read more about what elctrical engineers do.

Our undergraduate program in EE provides the scope of knowledge and training for employment in the field and also forms the basis for further study at the graduate level. The curriculum emphasizes the fields of electronics, physical electronics, and information engineering.

Our faculty conducts research and offers courses in signal processing, quantum electronics, lasers and optics, electronic circuits, and electronic materials.

The first two years of undergraduate curriculum emphasize physical sciences and mathematics. In the third year, the emphasis is on physical electronics, electronic circuits, electromagnetic theory, applied mathematics, and the design of analog and digital circuits. Up to this point, the technical content consists of required courses. The fourth year is largely elective and is devoted to broadening the background, reinforcing lab skills, and studying design concepts. By choosing technical electives, students may concentrate in physical electronics, circuits, signal processing, or related studies. Students with computer engineering interests may concentrate on design of computers and their interface devices and networks through courses available in Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

Special undergraduate degree programs are offered under EE auspices in cooperation with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, the Department of Mathematics, and the Department of Physics. These programs are described under other Special Options and Programs.

For admission information please see admission section.