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The undergraduate programs in Electrical and Computer Engineering provide state-of-the-art lab facilities, passionate professors who foster independent research, and strong connections with top-tier corporations, utility providers, and government organizations. To earn a Computer Engineering degree, students must complete at least 122 credit hours. The program begins with fundamental coursework in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, and engineering principles before focusing on specialized computer engineering topics in the second and third years. Over the past three decades, breakthroughs in IT, wireless technology, and computer/internet systems have revolutionized modern life and human interaction. Computer engineering professionals utilize electrical engineering concepts, computer science fundamentals, and mathematical modeling to create, test, and improve both software and hardware components that power increasingly sophisticated computing capabilities. Career opportunities for computer engineers are diverse, including robotics design, microprocessor development, supercomputer architecture, smart device creation, semiconductor chip design, computer vision programming, cybersecurity solutions, and network system development.
High school students and students with fewer than 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours of university-level credit beyond secondary school should apply as freshman applicants.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
University of Maryland passing score: 95
Maryland English Institute score: 94 or lower
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
University of Maryland passing score: 7
Maryland English Institute score: 6.5 or lower