Electrical & Computer Engineering

Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Delaware

Undergraduate Program

Why ECE at UD?

Deciding between different universities and majors can be very complicated.  Hundreds of combinations are possible, and while the decisions are important, they at times feel overwhelming.  Here are some of the reasons UD ECE is such a good choice:

  • World Class Faculty:  Our faculty have been involved in the creation of the Internet, the fastest supercomputer in the world, and sensor technology driving Ipods.  Faculty are also on the cutting edge of imaging through walls with terahertz radiation, the discovery of new sources of hydrogen energy, the nanofabrication of next generation solar cells, and computational systems biology for advances in medine.  This innovation has yielded accolades for our faculty, including 10 National Science Foundation CAREER awards, 3 Office of Naval Research Young investigator Awards, and 8 IEEE/OSA  Fellows.
  • Low Student-to-Faculty Ratio:  Most research universities have enormous student bodies with 20 or more undergraduate students per faculty member.  In UD ECE, we have only about 11 students per faculty, a number that is among the lowest nationwide.
  • Undergraduate Research Opportunities:  Combine a low student-to-faculty ratio with world class faculty, and what you get is opportunities for undergraduate students to do groundbreaking research as early as their sophomore year.  Many Delaware undergraduates publish papers in scholarly journals or attend conferences all over the country before receiving their Bachelor’s degree!
  • Location, Location, Location:  The University of Delaware is located on a beautiful suburban campus within 3 hours driving distance of four major cities:  Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York.  No other major engineering campus is similarly located.

 

 

 

"I chose the University of Delaware because of its highly regarded College of Engineering and its view on the importance of a well-rounded education. Delaware provides excellent opportunities for undergraduate research, and the reputation of the Honors Program made it very attractive. The University of Delawrae also offers hundreds of clubs and activities to partcipate in, a great social life, and a beautiful campus. I became an elecytrical engineer because I wanterd to combine my passion for mathematics, computers, and the sciences. I enjoy coming up with innovative ideas and understanding how technology works. Electrical engineering is a broad field, which will allow me to pursue various concentrations after graduation.."

Rachael Laskin,
Undergraduate Student