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We’re so glad you’re taking the time to consider electrical engineering and computer science at UT.
Introducing our Engineering Vols
Engineering Vols are a part of a collaborative, dynamic, student-focused community. They participate in engaging research experiences, go on career advancing co-ops and internships, and have a community of faculty, advisors, and students here to provide mentoring and support to help them graduate with the confidence and skills needed to start a fulfilling career or to go on to graduate school.
Our students are encouraged to explore their pursuits and passions no matter where that leads them. Our Engineering Vols family includes musicians, entrepreneurs, athletes, and restauranteurs. From students who compete on the world stage in downhill biking to alumni who have opened breweries, “engineer” is truly just one word to describe who you will be once you arrive on campus.
Meet some of our Engineering Vols.
Learn More About Our Programs
Our department is home to three programs in fast-growing fields. Our students have the opportunity to get hands-on experience in cutting-edge research, learn in innovative classrooms designed to complement our curriculum, and engage in co-ops and internships that apply our curriculum to real world problems. Explore our majors below.
Computer Engineering
Computer engineering deals with the design, construction, and implementation of the hardware and software components that comprise computers, computer-controlled systems, and networks of computing devices. Our curriculum provides a background into the hardware, software, and their integration.
Computer Science
Computer science is far more than just programming—it’s a major part of our daily lives used in smart phones, laptops, social media, robotics, scientific computing, and bioinformatics. Our CS curriculum allows students to explore these applications in real-world problems.
Electrical Engineering
A degree in electrical engineering teaches you the mathematics, physics, and hands-on skills necessary to design the high-tech electronics, electromagnetics, communication, controls, and power systems that are pervasive in modern life.