Undergraduate Admissions
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Considering applying for undergraduate study? This website is designed to give you an overview of the three majors that are part of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and all the other opportunities our department offers.
One important thing to know is that admission to our undergraduate programs is handled through UIC’s main undergraduate admissions office—so we encourage you to visit its site if you have not already done so. If you are looking for information on how and when to apply, details on financial aid, and a link to the online application, that is where you will find it.
We invite you to use the menus above and the featured links below to learn more about electrical and computer engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago.
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Computer engineering
In one page, get to know our computer engineering major.
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Electrical engineering
Here’s a quick look at the advantages of our electrical engineering major.
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Engineering physics
Is an engineering physics major for you? Read the linked page and see.
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ABET Accreditation Heading link
The undergraduate programs in electrical engineering and computer engineering at UIC have been accredited since 2001 by ABET, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, and its predecessor organizations. The department is in the process of applying for ABET accreditation for the engineering physics program, in line with a national trend of engineering schools beginning to seek ABET status for such programs.
ABET is the recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. It is a federation of 28 professional and technical societies representing these fields. Among the most respected accreditation organizations in the United States, ABET has provided leadership and quality assurance in higher education for more than 75 years.
Learn more about ABET accreditation at UIC ECE.