Overview

Students will become familiar with electrical and electronic devices, audiovisual equipment, automobiles, electric motors, electric power generation and distribution, digital hardware, and software. Students develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills throughout their studies. In addition, they develop an ability to apply their knowledge of mathematics, science, and general engineering to attack technical issues associated with electro-technology.

The mission of the Electrical Engineering program offered by The University of Alabama is to provide high-quality and broad-based education in Electrical Engineering that emphasizes critical thinking and communication skills while preparing graduates for professional careers and lifelong learning. The faculty has adopted the educational objectives listed below for the Electrical Engineering undergraduate program. The department has included a process to provide continual improvement of the curricula. Graduates will:

excel in engineering careers and/or postgraduate education using knowledge of Electrical Engineering disciplines and underlying fundamental principles of science and mathematics, engineering analysis, problem solving, and design

expand their knowledge of current and emerging issues in Electrical Engineering and continue career-long professional development through engagement in lifelong learning

grow professionally and advance throughout their engineering careers using skills in effective communication; responsible, multidisciplinary teamwork; and adherence to principles of professional accountability and ethics.

Career Opportunities

Electrical Engineering graduates have career opportunities in a number of industries and fields including, but not limited to, computing, communications, manufacturing, maintenance, utilities, aerospace, automotive, defense/military, medical, robotics and automation, and consumer electronics. The degree also provides an excellent background for graduate study in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering as well as medicine and law.

Types of Jobs Accepted

Electrical Engineering graduates often gain entry-level positions as utility engineers, plant engineers, programmers, maintenance engineers, or as design engineers with engineering and consulting firms.

Jobs of Experienced Alumni

Alumni of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department currently hold positions such as distribution manager, Alabama Power; vice president, ADTRAN; and senior design engineer, Radiance Technologies; senior engineer, TSC.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional or Restricted Area Elective

History (HI) or social and behavioral sciences (SB) elective

Humanities (HU), literature (L), or fine arts (FA) elective

Calculus

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-03 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

125 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tuscaloosa, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

Complete your Online Application and pay the application fee.

2-3 days after completing the application, check the email account that you listed on your application. You will be sent your CWID (Identification number) via email.

Copy of your passport

Relevant visa and immigration documents (this includes PR card, current visa, or F-1/ J-1 visa request and supporting documents.)

All students must meet the English proficiency requirements.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

34542 USD / year

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Out-of-State

34542 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

11684 USD / year

≈ 11684 USD / year

Living costs

Tuscaloosa

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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Career Opportunities

Types of Jobs Accepted

Jobs of Experienced Alumni

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Campus Location

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General requirements

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