
Overview
By taking the Computer Engineering degree from Portland State University , you will gain skills in all branches of the digital electronics and computer industry. This includes embedded systems, computer architecture, robotics, and machine learning among other areas. Students interested in focusing on software development should explore computer science.
We have a vibrant community of students and faculty from all walks of life. We are proud to be the home of many cultures with a dedication to excellence and developing technologies for the benefit of society. There are many areas of overlap with the electrical engineering program. Students in both programs are able to collaborate with each other and to interact with the faculty in each area.
Career
The alumni graduate with jobs in the computer engineering industry. They work as:
- computer and hardware engineers
- system-on-chip (SOC) engineers
- embedded systems engineers
The alumni work at companies like Daimler Trucks, Intel, Apple, Boeing, Tektronix, Interface Engineering, Mentor Graphics, and ON Semiconductor.
Many of our students go on to graduate programs, researching topics such as:
- embedded systems
- design verification and validation
- computer architecture
- machine learning
- biomedical signal processing
- wireless communications
- integrated circuit design
- intelligent robotics
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Exploring Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Computation
- Engineering Programming
- Digital Circuits
- Digital Systems
- Design Processes
- Project Development
- Electric Circuit Analysis
- Electronics
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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Informatics & Information Technology Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 997 other Bachelors in Informatics & Information Technology in United StatesExplore more key information
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English requirements
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You must have a cumulative (overall) grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 when converted to the U.S. 4.0 grading scale.
- Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement. You may be admitted to Portland State University and an Intensive English Language Program (IELP) pathway if you do not meet PSU's English Language Proficiency Requirement. Learn more about PSU’s English language programs.
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30698 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 671 USD per credit during 48 months. -
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30698 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 671 USD per credit during 48 months. -
In-State
11483 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 251 USD per credit during 48 months.
Living costs for Portland
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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