Undergraduate studies at Carnegie Mellon
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The ECE Academic Guide has everything you need to know about the Bachelor of Science degree in ECE, including:
- Courses; areas
- Double majors; minors
- Integrated M.S./B.S. degrees
- Undergraduate Cooperative Education Program
Read about the rich history of ECE at CMU.
For over sixty years, the Carnegie Plan of Professional Education has been a vital component of the educational objectives of Carnegie Mellon University. The ECE department continues to place great emphasis on problem solving and design based upon the traditions of the Carnegie Plan.
With the introduction of its innovative broad and flexible curriculum in 1991, the ECE Department revitalized professional problem solving and design in their proper role in the engineering curriculum. The goal of ECE's curriculum is to create a flexible undergraduate educational experience, comprising: mathematics, science, computer science and statistics; general education (humanities, social sciences and fine arts); written and oral communication; electrical and computer engineering core, breadth, coverage, depth, and capstone design requirements; as well as free electives.
By enabling multiple paths through our program, we can accommodate students with different backgrounds, interests, skills and career goals. Within the flexible requirements, the students can customize and configure their programs to meet their objectives and particular career goals. Traditional students can prepare for technological careers in industry, graduate school or the road to management. The more interdisciplinary students can utilize our program as a launching pad for professional careers in business, law, medicine, or public service.
Application Instructions
To apply for admission in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering:
- Fill out the application on Carnegie Mellon's admissions web site.
- Check the box on the application next to the Carnegie Institute of Technology (CIT), also called the College of Engineering.
- Indicate that you prefer the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within CIT.
- Students are admitted to CIT either with or without an option for ECE.
Visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission for more information.
Contact Us
For additional information, email us or call 412-268-3666.
A top-ranked school
August 2007 rankings for undergraduate engineering programs at Carnegie Mellon University:
- Top Engineering Schools: College of Engineering (#9)
- Engineering Specialties: Computer Engineering (#2)
- Engineering Specialties: Electrical/Electronic (#10)
Engineering continues to be a leader in undergraduate education. Our college has created innovative curriculum which provides our students with the skill-set to be competitive in the global marketplace.
- Pradeep Khosla, Dean, College of Engineering
Many ways to get involved
Many organizations are available to ECE students who would like to participate in activities with other students or alumni in the department or college. The university offers several groups that promote student involvement in the engineering college.
- ECE Graduate Student Organization (EGO)
- ECE Student Advisory Council (ECE SAC)
- Eta Kappa Nu: Electrical and Computer Engineering Honor Society (HKN)
- Graduate Student Assembly (GSA)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Student Chapter
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) CMU Student Chapter
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- Tau Beta Pi: The Engineering Honor Society
- WinECE (Women in ECE)
In addition, CMU offers a wealth of activities for the active student. Visit the Office of Student Activities or the CMU Activities Board for more information.