Future Students

Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Why Choose Electrical and Computer Engineering at UT Tyler?

Our programs prepare students for a technological landscape that is changing at an extraordinary pace. Students can gain knowledge and experience in areas such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, computer architecture, embedded and intelligent systems, robotics and automation, semiconductor devices, communications, cybersecurity, renewable energy, power and energy systems, sensing technologies, and other emerging areas of electrical and computer engineering. This combination of fundamental engineering knowledge and exposure to emerging technologies prepares our graduates for successful careers and advanced graduate study.

Research and innovation are equally important parts of the electrical and computer engineering experience. The Department is home to three well-funded research centers and multiple specialized research laboratories where faculty and students are advancing knowledge and developing new technologies. These centers and laboratories also create exciting opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in research alongside faculty and graduate students. Such experiences allow students to move beyond learning existing technology to helping create the technology of tomorrow.

Engineering education is about more than earning a degree. It is about developing the ability to think critically, solve difficult problems, work effectively with others, innovate, and use technology to make a meaningful difference. Our faculty and staff are committed to providing an environment where students are challenged, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. 

We invite you to come discover what it means to be an electrical or computer engineer. Visit our department, meet our faculty and students, explore our laboratories and research centers, and learn about the remarkable opportunities available to you. The technologies that will define the next generation are being imagined and developed today. We invite you to join us and help build what comes next.

Students considering enrolling in electrical and computer engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler will find many of their questions answered in the Student Handbook, including questions about curriculum and graduation requirements. Transfer students will find resources in the section Important Information for Transfer Student about transfer credit for junior college coursework.

Further information can be obtained by contacting the Department of Electrical Engineering office or the College of Engineering advising office.