Undergraduate · BE
Computer and Communications Engineering
Engineering study across computing, communications, networks, software, and connected systems.
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Build the intelligent systems ahead.
Programs and research across computing, communications, electronics, energy, artificial intelligence, robotics, and secure systems.
Overview
From circuits and code to connected systems.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering prepares engineers and researchers to work across hardware, software, communications, intelligent systems, and energy technologies.
Its mission combines strong engineering and science with leadership, entrepreneurship, integrity, responsibility, research, and service.
2 BE
Undergraduate engineering degrees
ME + PhD
Graduate degrees
AI + robotics
Focused academic pathways
Department focus
Design across hardware, software, and systems.
ECE education connects foundational engineering with fast-moving digital and physical technologies.
Students can build depth in electrical and computer engineering or computer and communications engineering, then extend their study through graduate degrees and focused tracks.
Research ranges from electromagnetics and signal processing to AI, robotics, embedded systems, power, networks, and cybersecurity.
- Computing, communications, hardware, and software
- Power, energy, electronics, and control
- Artificial intelligence, robotics, networks, and security
Study options
Electrical and computer engineering programs.
Current official offerings include two BE degrees, graduate study, a biomedical minor, and focused AI and robotics pathways.
Undergraduate · BE
Electrical and Computer Engineering
A broad engineering degree spanning circuits, electronics, computing, control, communications, and energy.
Graduate · ME
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Advanced professional and research-oriented study across ECE specializations.
Doctoral · PhD
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Original research and advanced study across the department's technical fields.
Minor
Biomedical Engineering
A cross-disciplinary minor applying electrical and computer engineering to biomedical systems.
Track and minor
Artificial Intelligence
A focused pathway in intelligent systems, machine learning, and related computational methods.
Track
Control and Robotics
Focused study in feedback, automation, autonomous systems, and robotics.
Research
Intelligent, connected, and dependable systems.
ECE research spans communications, embedded computing, power, AI, robotics, cybersecurity, electromagnetics, signal processing, and software correctness.
Perception and autonomy
Computer vision and robotics
Research on machine perception, robotic systems, and autonomous operation.
Networks
Mobile and distributed computing
Distributed systems and mobile computing research for connected applications and infrastructure.
Data systems
Big data and cloud computing
Scalable data processing, cloud platforms, and computing infrastructure.
Software assurance
Automated reasoning and correctness
Methods for reasoning about software behavior, verification, and program correctness.
Signals and fields
Communications, signal processing, and RF
Research on communication systems, signals, electromagnetics, antennas, and radio-frequency technologies.
Critical systems
Power, embedded systems, and cybersecurity
Research on energy and power, embedded hardware and software, networks, privacy, and secure systems.
Official resources
Current people, requirements, and student support.
Use the official department and catalog pages for the latest curricula, requirements, accreditation, and services.
People
ECE faculty directory
Faculty profiles and research expertise.
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Students
Student resources
Academic and practical resources for current ECE students.
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Research
ECE research overview
Current department research themes and activity.
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Catalog
2026–27 undergraduate catalog
The authoritative current catalog entry for ECE undergraduate programs.
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Accreditation
ECE accreditation
Official ABET accreditation information.
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Experience
ECE student experience
Student projects, activities, and department life.
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Official source
Confirm requirements and deadlines with AUB.
This page presents the most useful information in a clearer format. AUB remains the authoritative source for admissions, curricula, policies, dates, and forms.
Need help?
Contact Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Chairperson Ali Chehab is in Bechtel 316A. The main department office is in Bechtel 316, extension 3520; academic advising is available at extension 3522.