A message from our head
Welcome to the homepage of the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering! We are the largest academic unit at Purdue University, and the largest ECE department in the nation, with more than 120 faculty members, 2,000 undergraduates (sophomores through seniors), and roughly 1,300 graduate students on campus and online. We are proud to deliver excellent programs at that scale: our undergraduate and graduate programs are all in the top 10. According to US News & World Report, our graduate program in electrical engineering is No. 8 and in computer engineering is No. 10. On the undergraduate side, USNWR ranked electrical engineering 8th and computer engineering No. 7. And, for the third straight year, our Online Master’s in ECE topped the list at No. 1.
Electrical and computer engineering is a highly rewarding and exciting field to pursue, and our undergraduate, graduate, and online programs will prepare you for successful careers in industry or academia. With our excellence and our scale, whether you are a high school student looking to get a top electrical or computer engineering degree, an undergraduate looking to pursue graduate studies, or a seasoned professional looking to add to your skill set, we have a place for you.
Electrical and computer engineering is a field that is constantly evolving. As new technologies are developed and existing ones are improved, Purdue ECE is defining and advancing the next frontier. Our faculty and students are working at the cutting edge of AI, Semiconductors, , Autonomy, and more! No matter what future you imagine for yourself in the field of electrical and computer engineering, Purdue ECE will help you reach your goals.
Thanks for taking the time to learn more about our programs. Boiler up!
Milind Kulkarni
Michael and Katherine Birck Head and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering