Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
Electrical and Computer Engineering is the technological foundation of modern society, and the unseen force behind today’s intelligent systems. With its impact on clean energy, precision health, cybersecurity, autonomy, communications, the quantum revolution and more, ECE holds the key to a better society.
As one of the most respected programs in the world, Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Michigan provides a progressive curriculum, internationally-recognized faculty, and an intellectual community that values diversity, interdisciplinary teamwork, entrepreneurial thinking, and inventiveness. Our areas of impact include:
- smart electronics
- energy and power
- information
- communication
- automation + robotics
ECE Research
Electrical and Computer Engineering at Michigan is a top-ranked, world-class department that is pushing the boundaries of research in the most high-tech and innovative areas affecting society.
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Electrical and Computer Engineering curriculum prepares students to join the AI revolution
As AI-related skills become more valuable in research and industry, ECE faculty weave these topics into courses spanning their educational journey.
Puffin Air Purifiers team are winners in national innovation competition
Rebecca Lentz and Rachel Silcox received $5K and additional mentorship from the VentureWell Accelerator program to develop their indoor CO2 monitor and air purifier technology.
2025 Undergraduate Student Awards
These students are recognized for their outstanding scholarship, research, service, leadership, and entrepreneurship.