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The electrical engineering curriculum establishes a robust grounding in networks, linear systems, electronics, electromagnetics, digital systems, and physical electronics. The program stresses the comprehension of fundamental principles via theoretical exploration and experimental validation. Acquire skills in device fabrication techniques—such as photolithography, oxidation, diffusion, and metallization—and construct your own circuits within the clean room environment.
The ECE department operates specialized research laboratories dedicated to Applied Plasma Technology, Cybersecurity, Communications and Networking Innovation, Microelectronics and Thin Film Devices, Medical Imaging, Diagnosis, and Analysis, Power Research, Systems Analysis of Metabolic Physiology, Systems Research, the Virginia Institute for Photovoltaics, and the Vision Lab.
ECE faculty contribute to University centers including the Applied Research Center, the Frank Reidy Center of Bioelectrics, and the Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center.
Further research facilities in the Hampton Roads region, involving ECE faculty partnerships, encompass the National Institute of Aerospace, NASA Langley Research Center, and Jefferson Lab.
Traditional freshman applicants are typically under the age of 21 and currently enrolled in high school or have graduated from high school within the past two years and have not attended any regionally accredited college or university (not to include dual enrollment).
English proficiency test scores: TOEFL of 79 (550 paper based); IELTS overall band of 6.5; PTE score of 53; new SAT Reading Test of 26 or SAT Critical Reading of 480; GRE Verbal Reasoning of 152; GCSE or GCE “O” level pass in English language; CPE grade of A, B, or C.
Fall: Early Action (Non-Binding) Dec. 1; Regular - Feb. 15
Spring Regular - Oct. 1