• The BSc in Electrical Engineering at Columbia University is a 4-year program.
  • This program is offered on a full-time basis.
  • The program gives students a rounded foundation in electrical engineering, with depth specializations in photonics and devices, circuits and electronics, signals and systems, and communications and networking.
  • Some of the main topics students learn through this program are:
    • Fundamentals of circuits
    • Computer design
    • Embedded systems
    • Digital and VLSI circuit design
    • Computer networks
    • Design automation
    • Parallel and distributed systems 
  • Electrical engineers also design communication networks, wireless systems, autonomous systems, computing systems, and signal and information processing systems. 
  • The program gives a comprehensive background in electrical engineering while offering significant flexibility in the areas pursued in depth through elective coursework and research projects.
  • The student-faculty ratio of this college is 6:1.
  • The department also offers MSc programs in Electrical Engineering and, jointly with the Computer Science Department, in Computer Engineering, as well as Ph.D programs.
  • The department prepares students for any future career path including work in engineering, careers in related mathematically-intensive fields, and further professional or graduate education.
  • The acceptance rate of Columbia University is 5.8%.
  • After completing this program, students can pursue a variety of careers either within the computer industry or elsewhere.
  • Columbia University is ranked #19 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.