Electrical Engineering

What will I learn?

Yes, our students have raced electric motor boats in class. That may not be a typical lesson, but it shows what we do at UB: find engaging ways to teach you about complex problems.

As an electrical engineering major, you'll start with core classes and labs in chemistry, physics, calculus and electrical engineering, including circuits and signals. As you get into your junior and senior years, you'll take more advanced classes in microprocessors, electromagnetic theory and similar topics. You'll also be able to choose electives in energy systems, optics or other areas that match your interests. 

What can I do with an electrical engineering degree?

UB grads have managed satellite programs at NASA, set world records for solar cell efficiency and designed computer chips at Samsung. “I think the most rewarding part of my job is working on things that are in our phones and cars and getting to say, ‘Hey, I made that chip, and I made it work well,’” said one alum.

Electrical engineers have opportunities in a variety of fields, including:

• Circuit design.
• Electrical systems.
• Machine learning, artificial intelligence and data analytics.
• Manufacturing.
• Medical electronics and imaging.
• Multimedia.
• Nanotechnology.
• Power engineering.
• Radar imaging.
• Signal processing.
• Video technology.
• Wireless communications.

Whether you want to work for a private company, government organization, or university, or go to grad school, this program is designed to give you options.

Who will I learn from?

Our professors are here to support you throughout your time at UB and beyond. They’ve won numerous honors for teaching and mentoring, including the UB President Emeritus and Mrs. Meyerson Award for Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching and Mentoring, IEEE Outstanding Teaching Award, and the student-nominated Milton Plesur Excellence in Teaching Award. As one of our students said, "Every faculty member that I have interacted with has always been a great encouragement to me as an aspiring engineer."

In addition, our faculty members are highly recognized for their research and scholarship. They have published hundreds of articles, been honored as IEEE Fellows (the highest level of membership), received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship & Creative Activities, and been recognized by the National Science Foundation.